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Match Settles Antitrust Scores Against Google

Match Group, Inc (NASDAQ:MTCH) settled its battle with Alphabet Inc's (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google allowing the dating apps maker to offer users a choice in payment systems, eliminating Google's control over user data. Match withdrew its temporary restraining order request against Google following concessions, preventing Match's apps from being removed from the Play store for offering…

Sony Is Metaverse-Ready, CEO Kenichiro Yoshida Acknowledges

Sony Is Metaverse-Ready, CEO Kenichiro Yoshida Acknowledges

Sony Group Corp (NYSE:SONY) considered itself well-positioned to play a leading role in the metaverse that could massively disrupt industries and establish new powerhouses, Reuters reports. "The metaverse is at the same time a social space and live network space where games, music, movies, and anime intersect," CEO Kenichiro Yoshida. He pointed…

Cannes Film Festival Enters The Metaverse

Cannes Film Festival Enters The Metaverse

Brut. brings the world’s most famous movie-release event to the digital world via the videogame Fortnite.

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Match Group Takes Google App Store War to Court in US

Tinder parent Match Group on Monday filed a lawsuit in a federal court in San Francisco accusing Google of abusing monopoly power at its Play Store that sells digital content for Android-powered phones. The litigation comes as part of an ongoing battle by Match, Epic Games and others to force…

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'Fortnite' Xbox Cloud Gaming for iOS: How to play on iPhone and iPad

Epic Games and Microsoft have partnered to bring 'Fortnite' to the Xbox Cloud Gaming, which means some iOS users will be able to get back in the action. Here's how it works.

Xbox Makes 'Fortnite' Game Free to Play on iPhones

Microsoft's video game unit Xbox on Thursday said it will tap into cloud computing to make "Fortnite" free to play on mobile devices powered by Apple or Android software. The popular battle royals title from Epic Games will be the first free-to-play game available through an Xbox Cloud Gaming service…

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Xbox Cloud Gaming is bringing Fortnite to iOS devices for free

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'Fortnite' lightsaber locations: Where to find them and how to block

'Fortnite' lightsaber locations: Where to find them and how to block

In celebration of May the 4th--AKA Star Wars day--Epic Games has added lightsabers to 'Fortnite.' Here's where to find them and how to block with them.

'Fortnite' Chapter 3 Season 3: Darth Vader skin, release date, and leaks

'Fortnite' Chapter 3 Season 3: Darth Vader skin, release date, and leaks

The upcoming season of 'Fortnite' is shaping up to be an exciting one. Here's what we know about it, including its release date and leaks.

Gaming Platforms FlickPlay, The Sandbox Take Steps toward Metaverse

Gaming Platforms FlickPlay, The Sandbox Take Steps toward Metaverse

Gaming companies FlickPlay and The Sandbox announced a new partnership on Monday that will allow players to use a blockchain asset on both platforms, representing a key step in the building of the metaverse. The idea of the metaverse involves people moving freely between virtual worlds on different platforms and…

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Move Over Roblox, A Lego-Themed Metaverse For Kids Could Be Coming

Move Over Roblox, A Lego-Themed Metaverse For Kids Could Be Coming

One of the most popular games for kids over the past five years has been Roblox, a PC and mobile game from Roblox Corp (NYSE: RBLX). Could a competing metaverse game from one of the most popular kids’ toys of all-time take market share away?

'Fortnite' Darth Vader, Indiana Jones, and Family Guy release window and rumors

'Fortnite' Darth Vader, Indiana Jones, and Family Guy release window and rumors

A slew of leaks and rumors indicate that Darth Vader, Indiana Jones, Doomslayer, and Family Guy characters are coming to 'Fortnite.' Here's what we know.

Sony invests $1 billion in Epic Games for metaverse development

Sony invests $1 billion in Epic Games for metaverse development

The studio behind Fortnite is now worth an estimated $31.5 billion

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Fortnite Maker Clocks $32B Valuation After Raising Funds From Sony, Lego

Fortnite Maker Clocks $32B Valuation After Raising Funds From Sony, Lego

Fortnite maker Epic Games raised $2 billion from Sony Group Corp (NYSE:SONY) and the family-owned holding company behind the Lego Group, reaching a valuation of $31.5 billion, Reuters reports. Sony, an existing investor, and the Kirkbi investment company invested $1 billion to help Epic accomplish its metaverse ambitions. Epic Games essentially lost a trial in…

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Epic Games Valued at about $32 Bln in Funding from Sony, Lego Firm

Epic Games said on Monday it had raised $2 billion from Sony Group Corp and the family owned holding company behind the Lego Group, valuing the "Fortnite" creator at $31.5 billion. Sony, an existing investor, and the Kirkbi investment company each invested $1 billion, Epic said, with the fundraising to…

'Max Payne’ remake: Developer, Epic Games exclusivity, and release window

The neo-noir Max Payne series is a classic among action games, and now it's making a comeback. Here's everything you need to know about the Max Payne remake.

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Roblox Backs Apple in Antitrust Case, Says App Store Offers Privacy and Security

Online gaming platform Roblox Corp said on Thursday Apple Inc's App Store offers privacy and safety benefits to its users, supporting the iPhone-maker's bid to beat an appeal by Epic Games in a key US antitrust case. Epic, known for its "Fortnite" game, largely lost a trial last year over…

‘Fortnite’ is once again facing legal trouble over its emote dances

This time around, Kyle Hanagami, a YouTuber and dance choreographer, claims the Epic Games property ripped off one of his copyrighted dances.

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'Fortnite' Zero Build: Release time, gameplay changes, and player reaction

'Fortnite' Zero Build mode removes an iconic feature from the popular battle royale, and some fans say it's for the better. Here's how Zero Build changes 'Fortnite.'

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Apple Says Epic Games Lost Trial Due To Failure In Proving Wrongdoing

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) said Thursday that Epic Games Inc. lost its antitrust lawsuit trial against the tech giant last year due to the “Fortnite” videogame maker’s failure to prove wrongdoing.

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Epic Games and Xbox raise $36 million for Ukraine humanitarian relief

Fortnite proceeds are helping the country in a big way.

Why did Fortnite remove rebuilding? New update hints at Epic's future plans

With 'Fortnite' Chapter 3 Season 2, Epic Games has fundamentally changed the most foundational game mechanic, so what does it mean for the future?

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Poland’s CD Projekt Announces New ‘The Witcher’ Installment

Polish video games maker CD Projekt said on Monday work on the long-awaited next installment of its "The Witcher" series had started. It did not provide details on the development timeframe or release date. The medieval fantasy series debuted in 2007 and the newest game, "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt,"…

CD Projekt Red partners with Epic on new ‘Witcher’ game

CD Projekt and Epic Games are collaborating on a new ‘Witcher’ game, but not in the way you might think.

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