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gaming3 days ago

Epic Pulls Porsche Concept Image After AI-Suspicions Surround Fortnite Scene

Epic Games removed a Porsche concept image tied to Fortnite after players speculated it was AI-generated. Epic said Porsche provided the image and that Unreal Engine workflows were used to create the background, but questions linger about why a Riot Games logo appeared on a balloon in the scene. The situation contrasts with the car configurator tool, which uses Unreal Engine and looks more advanced than the AI-generated image.

via GameSpot|
#ai#fortnite#gaming
Yoshi Reimagines Platforming as a Living-Book Adventure on Switch 2
gaming8 days ago

Yoshi Reimagines Platforming as a Living-Book Adventure on Switch 2

Yoshi and a sentient book named Mr. E guide players through non-linear stages that reward exploration and discovering unique creature abilities in a cozy, sandbox-style 2D platformer on Nintendo Switch 2. The visuals blend 3D book-cutscenes with hand-drawn 2D gameplay, run at 4K/60fps, and the title emphasizes single-player discovery over traditional goals, earning an 8.5/10 from the reviewer.

via My Nintendo News|
#2d-platformer#exploration#gaming
Disney’s Possible Epic Buy: How a Disney-led Unreal Engine Could Reshape Gaming
technology1 month ago

Disney’s Possible Epic Buy: How a Disney-led Unreal Engine Could Reshape Gaming

Rumors suggest Disney may pursue acquiring Epic Games, which would put Unreal Engine under Disney’s umbrella and could influence the engine’s pricing, licensing, and the broader gaming ecosystem. Disney already invested $1.5 billion in Epic, while Epic has faced layoffs and ongoing turnover. Developers are split: some fear a Disney takeover could constrain access or change profits-sharing, while others see potential benefits from Disney’s vast R&D, Imagineering know-how, and cross-media integration. Unreal Engine’s prominence—being widely used in games, film, and animation—means a Disney-owned path could significantly shift how the tool evolves and is priced for indie developers and larger studios alike.

via Creative Bloq|
#acquisition#disney#epic-games
Disney's Epic Bet Faces Reality as 1,000+ Jobs Cut at Epic Games
business2 months ago

Disney's Epic Bet Faces Reality as 1,000+ Jobs Cut at Epic Games

Epic Games confirms more than 1,000 layoffs tied to softer Fortnite engagement and cost pressures, complicating Disney’s $1.5 billion stake in the company. The memo frames it as a reset with plans for ongoing Fortnite content, tools, and a shift toward Unreal Engine 6, plus a major launch later this year; severance and benefits are provided. Disney will monitor progress on the Disney-Epic universe and Unreal integration amid external headwinds like weaker hardware sales and regional uncertainties surrounding related projects.

via WDWMagic|
#business#disney#epic-games
Epic-Google settlement hints at an $800M, joint-venture-like tech pact
technology4 months ago

Epic-Google settlement hints at an $800M, joint-venture-like tech pact

A San Francisco judge questioned an unannounced Epic Games–Google deal tied to their antitrust settlement, reportedly a six-year, $800 million arrangement involving joint product development and marketing. The plan would see Google use Unreal Engine more and Epic help market Android, with officials stressing they’re separate product lines rather than a single new product. The judge warned the deal could affect settlement terms and wondered if it creates a quid pro quo that dampens competition; Epic contends the transfer of value promotes greater competition, while terms remain largely confidential and both sides have not publicly commented.

via The Verge|
#android#antitrust#epic-games
Kojima's OD Xbox Game Unveiled with In-Engine Footage and P.T.-Style Trailer
technology8 months ago

Kojima's OD Xbox Game Unveiled with In-Engine Footage and P.T.-Style Trailer

Hideo Kojima's upcoming Xbox game, OD, is revealed through a new teaser trailer showcasing its horror elements, innovative visuals powered by Unreal Engine, and a collaboration with Microsoft. The game is described as a unique blend of game and movie, with development progressing well, though a release date remains unannounced. Jordan Peele is involved in part of the project, which is subtitled OD Knock, hinting at multiple components of the experience.

via The Verge|
#horror#kojima#od-game