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technology1 day ago•81 min saved

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

business17 days ago•3 min saved

Epic Games Axes 1,000+ Jobs as Fortnite Engagement Slumps

Epic Games has laid off over 1,000 employees amid diminishing Fortnite engagement and rising costs, continuing a restructuring that includes roughly $500 million in cost savings; the company will persist with Unreal Engine and platform investment while winding down select Fortnite modes and advancing toward Unreal Engine 6.

via 80 Level|

#business #epic-games #fortnite

business17 days ago•22 min saved

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

gaming21 days ago•8 min saved

CookieRun: New World Debuts as 2029 Open-World Adventure Across Console, PC, and Mobile

Devsisters unveiled CookieRun: New World, an open-world adventure based on the CookieRun franchise, planned for console, PC, and mobile in 2029 to coincide with the 20th anniversary; the game, built in Unreal Engine, was announced during the Devsisters Online Showcase alongside several other CookieRun titles.

via Gematsu|

#2029-release #cookierun-new-world #devsisters

gaming2 months ago•7 min saved

GDC Survey Signals Shifts: Layoffs Up, AI Adoption Grows, and Union Support Surges in US Gaming

The 2026 GDC State of the Game Industry survey of 2,300 professionals finds layoffs up about 6%, 36% using AI at work with 52% viewing it as harmful to the industry, strong US union support at 82%, and Unreal Engine now leads as the primary development engine ahead of Unity.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#ai #gaming #layoffs

technology2 months ago•4 min saved

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

technology6 months ago•1 min saved

Hideo Kojima and Jordan Peele Unveil 'OD' Trailer with P.T. Vibes

Hideo Kojima's upcoming horror game OD, revealed during the Beyond the Strand event, evokes the eerie atmosphere of P.T., featuring Sophia Lillis and other stars, with gameplay shown in a first-person perspective using Unreal Engine, but without a confirmed release date yet.

via GameSpot|

#hideo-kojima #horror-game #od-game

technology6 months ago•2 min saved

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

technology7 months ago•1 min saved

Suda51 Explores Compatibility of Romeo Is a Dead Man on Nintendo Switch 2

Suda51 is exploring the possibility of porting his upcoming game Romeo Is a Dead Man to Nintendo Switch 2, conducting tests to determine technical feasibility, with a positive outlook if the tests succeed.

via Nintendo Everything|

#game-development #nintendo-switch-2 #romeo-is-a-dead-man

entertainment8 months ago•10 min saved

Unreal Engine Revolutionizes Star Wars, Theme Parks, and Film Industry

Unreal Engine, developed by Epic Games, is transforming entertainment by being used in theme park rides like Disney's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, TV shows such as The Mandalorian, and movies including Predator: Killer of Killers and the upcoming Rogue Trooper, enabling more immersive, cost-effective, and innovative experiences across the industry.

via IGN|

#entertainment #movies #star-wars

gaming10 months ago•2 min saved

Persona 4 Remake Officially Announced for Xbox Showcase

Multiple reports suggest that Atlus will announce a Persona 4 remake during the Xbox Games Showcase on June 8, 2025, with potential enhancements like 4K 60 FPS gameplay and engine upgrades, possibly to Unreal Engine 5, aiming to bring new life to the classic RPG for modern consoles and PC.

via Windows Central|

#atlus #gaming #persona-4

technology10 months ago•1 min saved

Witcher 4 Tech Showcase Confirmed for State of Unreal 2025

CD Projekt Red will showcase new technology and features of The Witcher 4 at Epic's State of Unreal event on June 3, signaling progress on the highly anticipated game, which is expected to be released years from now and will utilize Unreal Engine technology.

via GameSpot|

#cd-projekt-red #gaming-event #state-of-unreal

gaming1 year ago•1 min saved

Fortnite's Moldy Texture: A Legacy of Tim Sweeney's 90s Decision

A Fortnite player noticed a mold-like texture in the game, which Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney explained is actually a default texture from Unreal Engine, dating back to 1995. This texture, a stock photo of cave pearls, appears when a programmer forgets to specify a texture. Sweeney's response on social media clarified the texture's origins, linking it to a nostalgic artifact from the 1990s.

via Kotaku|

#cave-pearls #default-texture #fortnite

gaming2 years ago•0 min saved

"Stellar Blade Dev Shift Up Begins Hiring for Next AAA Urban Sci-Fi Action RPG"

Seoul-based studio SHIFT UP is hiring for a new "cross-platform next-gen project," described as a "AAA urban science-fiction action RPG" built on Unreal Engine and set to release on console, PC, and mobile. The project will feature monsters and creatures, and the studio is currently seeking programmers, artists, and designers to work on the unannounced title.

via Gematsu|

#action-rpg #cross-platform #gaming

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Sonic Toys Party: The Latest Leaks and Rumors for New Sonic Games"

Rumours suggest that a remake of the 3D platformer Sonic Heroes could be in development for the successor to the Nintendo Switch, with a potential release date in 2025. This follows the recent leak of a mobile game called 'Sonic Toys Party'. The information comes from a report by Universo Nintendo and is supported by a social media leaker who has been linked to previous Persona and Sega rumours. However, it's important to note that this is currently just a rumour.

via Nintendo Life|

#gaming #nintendo-switch #rumours