Tim Sweeney

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BigTech Companies

Epic and Google’s Secret $800 Million Unreal Engine Deal

A federal judge is questioning whether a newly disclosed, multi-year business partnership between Epic Games and Google, involving an $800…

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BigTech Companies

Epic vs. Google: Is the Legal Battle Finally Over?

A federal judge is scrutinizing a proposed settlement between Epic Games and Google to determine if it genuinely addresses illegal…

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AI & Tech

Valve Eases AI Content Rules on Steam

Valve now requires developers to disclose if AI is used to create final in-game content like assets, narrative, or sound,…

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BigTech Companies

Apple Opens iOS to Third-Party App Stores in Japan

Apple is opening iOS in Japan to third-party app stores and alternative payment processors to comply with new legislation, marking…

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BigTech Companies

Apple Loses Appeal in iOS Payments Contempt Case

A federal appeals court upheld a ruling that Apple violated a 2021 injunction by imposing restrictive fees and rules on…

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BigTech Companies

Tim Sweeney Reveals Fortnite’s Future After Apple Win

Epic Games won a major legal victory against Apple, with a U.S. court upholding a ruling that Apple must allow…

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Artificial Intelligence

Fortnite Fans Protest AI-Generated Images In-Game

Fortnite players are protesting the use of AI-generated artwork for in-game assets, citing anatomical errors and arguing it reflects corporate…

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Artificial Intelligence

Inferno: Let It Die Sequel Embraces Generative AI

*Let it Die: Inferno*, launching December 4th, uses generative AI for in-game voices, music, and graphics, with content edited by…

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Artificial Intelligence

Epic CEO: Steam Should Remove ‘Made with AI’ Labels

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney opposes mandatory "Made with AI" labels on platforms like Steam, arguing they will become meaningless…

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Artificial Intelligence

Epic CEO: Stop Labeling AI-Generated Games

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney opposes labeling video games with AI tags, arguing they will become irrelevant as AI becomes…

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BigTech Companies

Unity Games Are Coming to Fortnite in Epic Partnership

Epic Games and Unity are partnering to allow Unity-built games to be released directly within Fortnite and to bring Unreal…

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BigTech Companies

Fortnite Now Supports Unity Games

Epic Games and Unity are partnering to allow Unity-built games to be published directly within Fortnite, expanding its content library…

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Artificial Intelligence

Why Mobile AI Isn’t Sparking Outrage

The mobile gaming sector has widely adopted AI tools to enhance production and player experience with little controversy, unlike the…

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Artificial Intelligence

Tim Sweeney confronts Arc Raiders AI controversy

Eurogamer's critical review of Arc Raiders, focusing on its AI-generated voices, sparked a major online debate and a defense from…

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BigTech Companies

Apple updates EU App Store rules after regulatory penalty

Apple has introduced a two-tier fee structure for its EU App Store, with Tier 1 offering a 5% commission but…

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BigTech Companies

Unreal Fest 2025: Epic’s Biggest Announcements & Updates

Epic Games’ 2025 edition of its Unreal Fest conference is set to kick off on June 3rd in Orlando. There’s…

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BigTech Companies

Apple Opens Door to External Payments in US App Store, But a Catch Remains

Following sustained legal pressure culminating in court rulings, Apple has updated its App Store guidelines for the United States, marking…

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