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Epic Games Pivots to 'AI-First' Game Development for Disney Collaboration, Says Report

Epic Games' plan for a video game under its Disney collaboration will feature an AI-first development, according to a report.

Player One · 11h ago

Fortnite-maker Epic Games makes 'huge pivot' with AI, CEO says

Fortnite-maker Epic Games is making a "huge pivot" towards using artificial intelligence (AI) to boost video game development, CEO Tim Sweeney said on Monday. It also lands about six months after Epic said it would lay off more than 1,000 employees, though the company attributed the decision to broader issues…

The Economic Times · 13h ago

'I Think About Murdering Somebody': Fortnite Player Arrested After Voice-Chat Audio Was Sent to the FBI

A Fortnite player was arrested after Epic Games made an emergency disclosure to the FBI involving an audio recording, a federal affidavit says

International Business Times UK · Oct 7

Self-taught programmer from Maryland who built Fortnite began buying North Carolina wilderness in 2009; today, his land holdings exceed 54,000 acres as he works with conservation groups to save them from developers

Tim Sweeney, the founder of Epic Games, has quietly acquired over fifty thousand acres of North Carolina land. He began purchasing vulnerable forests around 2009 when land prices were lower. Sweeney has also donated thousands of acres to conservation organizations for protection. His land holdings are managed through several limited…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

'Where We Dropping Guys?': Lil Wayne Teases Potential Fortnite Collaboration On Social Media

Lil Wayne's Instagram post has sparked speculation of a Fortnite collaboration, exciting fans with the possibility of in-game appearances and music content, though no official confirmation has been made.

International Business Times UK · Sep 9

Is Dying Light 2 Cross-Platform/Crossplay?

If you're going in for over 500 hours, you'll want a friend.

Dot Esports · Sep 7

Epic Parties Brings Cross-Platform Voice Chat to 'Fortnite' and Epic Games

Learn more about how Epic Parties lets players use cross-platform voice chat across "Fortnite," the Epic Games Store, and Epic's mobile app.

Player One · Sep 4

ArtStation is taking action against AI art, but there's one question it doesn't want to answer

Some artists think there's an easier solution.

Creative Bloq · Sep 3

I'm excited for Stage Tour, but Rock Band 4 will take a lot to beat

Harmonix's swan song for the plastic-instrument era lives on

GamesRadar · Aug 30

Epic Games Store Free Games: 'Breathedge' Returns 18 Days After Steam Giveaway

Epic Games Store free games this week are Breathedge and Rival Stars Horse Racing, available through September 3 before Alone With You arrives.

Player One · Aug 28