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Why are Star Wars fans and SAG-AFTRA angry about Fortnite’s AI Darth Vader?

As soon as Darth Vader was added into the game, players were getting the character to say the word “fuck” and use homophobic slurs. Adding to the controversy, the SAG-AFTRA union has made it clear that using AI to resurrect voices without clear agreements digitally is a no-go.

Euronews

Actors call out Fortnite over ‘using AI to create Darth Vader voice’

SAG-AFTRA says Llama Productions replaced actors’ work with AI

The Independent UK

Actors' Union Sues Fortnite Over AI Darth Vader

An actors' union is suing the makers of the Fortnite video game over the use of AI to create an interactive Darth Vader, it said Monday.

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SAG-AFTRA files unfair labor practice charge over use of AI to make Darth Vader's voice in Fortnite

Hollywood’s actors’ union filed an unfair labor practice charge against Llama Productions on Monday, alleging the company replaced actors’ work by using artificial intelligence to generate Darth Vader’s voice in Fortnite without notice

The Independent UK

SAG-AFTRA is mad that Fortnite used AI for Darth Vader instead of hiring a human

Although, that would kind of defeat the whole purpose of what the feature is for.

Destructoid

Lego Fortnite Peely Bone (77072) review: "A highly detailed model, but it won't appeal to everybody"

GamesRadar

Gears of War: Reloaded — Release date, price, and everything you need to know

Gears of War: Reloaded is a new remaster of the classic game, and it's coming to Xbox, PC, and PlayStation 5. Here's everything you need to know.

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Apple blocks Fortnite on iOS globally, Epic Games says, weeks after the developer scored a big win in court

Apple initially removed Fortnite from the App Store in 2020 after Epic Games tried to skirt commissions on in-app purchases.

Fortune

Fortnite unplayable on iOS across the world following Apple move

Fortnite's exile from the iPhone app store is the latest twist in a years-long feud between Apple and Epic

The Independent UK

Star Wars legend lending voice to Fortnite posthumously

Gamers who recruit Darth Vader will be able to hear James Earl Jones’s booming voice

The Independent UK

Fortnite added an AI-voiced Darth Vader people are already tricking into swearing and saying slurs — here's his location

Epic Games has added an AI-voiced Darth Vader to Fortnite, and within hours of his arrival, people had already figured out how to trick him into swearing and saying slurs.

Windows Central

'Fortnite' Unavailable On Apple Devices Worldwide

Hit game "Fortnite" was unavailable on Apple's digital App Store around the world on Friday, in the latest episode of a battle between the tech titan and publisher Epic Games.

International Business Times

Forget the Force, AI brings the late James Earl Jones’ iconic Darth Vader voice to Fortnite

Disney and Epic Games have announced the return of Darth Vader's iconic voice, despite James Earl Jones passing away last year.

TechRadar

Apple REALLY doesn't want you playing Fortnite on iPhone

A five-year feud rages on as Apple appears to block Fortnite's triumphant return to the App Store for iPhone and iPad.

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Tom’s Guide

Fortnite iOS return blocked — live updates on game being down worldwide

Fortnite isn't working on iOS worldwide and it's stuck in approval limbo.

The Independent UK

Fortnite down: Game goes offline for server update – and might not come back to iPhone

Fortnite has gone offline for an update – and might never come back to the iPhone.

Dot Esports

What does ‘battle bus full’ mean in Fortnite?

Have you thanked the driver enough?

TechRadar

Fortnite players can get 20% back on V-Buck purchases by using Epic's payment system, giving you massive savings on your most wanted skins

Epic Games announces new 20% Epic Rewards scheme when using its payment system.

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PC Gamer

As Fortnite gears up for an App Store relaunch, Epic is cranking up its Rewards program to encourage people to use its payment system instead of Apple's

Gamers who use Epic's payment system for purchases in Fortnite, Rocket League, or Among Us will earn 20% back in Epic Rewards.

Player One

New 'Fortnite' Leak Shows Superman Skin, Mythic Ability—Is This Based on James Gunn's New Film?

A new Superman skin may be headed into Fortnite based on leaks, featuring a new look and mythic ability to feature.

PC Gamer

Props for the honesty: Tim Sweeney says the reason 'people characterize the Epic Games launcher as clunky' is—wait for it—'because the Epic Games launcher is clunky'

The Epic boss recently shared his thoughts in a lengthy interview with Lex Fridman.

Player One

'Fortnite's' US Return to iOS Targeted for This Week: Are There Still Issues With Apple's App Store?

Epic Games is targeting this week for Fortnite's grand return to the iOS platform in the US, but Apple seemingly still won't budge.

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Epic Games' plans for Unreal Engine 6 are dividing developers

UE 5 will be unified with Unreal Editor for Fornite, but will stutter be any better?

PC Gamer

Following its huge win over Apple, Epic says it will take even less money from developers who use its store

Epic is also launching new Webshops that will enable developers to bypass the "exorbitant fees" charged by Apple and Google.

TechRadar

“No Apple tax means we will lower prices” - Proton promises price drop after US ruling against Apple

A US judge has found Apple guilty of violating a federal injunction over illegal monopoly and lying under oath. Swiss privacy firm Proton said the ruling means it can now lower its prices up to 30%. Here's all you need to know.

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