Disney buys $1.5 billion stake in Epic Games to create a new ‘universe’

Disney buys $1.5 billion stake in Epic Games to create a new ‘universe’

Entertainment giant Disney has purchased a $1.5 billion stake in Epic Games and teamed up with the company to create something incredible. 2 VIEW GALLERY – 2 IMAGES This partnership intends to develop a new expansive, open, persistent, and social universe that will seamlessly “interoperate” with the popular game Fortnite and let fans “play, watch, … Read more

Disney Tries Again To Get Game Business Right With Epic, Fortnite Deal

Disney Tries Again To Get Game Business Right With Epic, Fortnite Deal

(Image courtesy of Walt Disney Co.) Disney announced a $1.5 billion investment in Epic Games, and a new Fortnite-related game universe focused on a broad range of Disney “stories and experiences,” its latest attempt to crack the code of newer media with its suite of hugely popular franchises and characters. “Our exciting new relationship with … Read more

Fortnite is getting a Disney universe made by Epic Games

Fortnite is getting a Disney universe made by Epic Games

Disney Epic Games is partnering with Disney to create “an all-new games and entertainment universe” that’s compatible with Fortnite. Announced Wednesday afternoon — at the same time as it was announced that ESPN would be available as a standalone subscription in 2025 —  this partnership follows a $1.5 billion investment in Epic Games by Disney. … Read more

Epic Games Store Unveils Its 9th Free Game for December

Epic Games Store Unveils Its 9th Free Game for December

Join the adventure with Cursed to Golf, the latest addition to Epic Games Store’s December free game collection. In an ongoing effort to enchant and engage their extensive user base throughout the holiday season, Epic Games Store has unveiled Cursed to Golf as its latest free game offering. This announcement, made on Wednesday, December 27, … Read more

Epic Games Wins in Antitrust Court Fight Over Google’s Play Store | Technology News

Epic Games Wins in Antitrust Court Fight Over Google’s Play Store | Technology News

A jury ruled Monday that Google had violated antitrust laws to extract fees and limit competition from Epic Games and other developers on its Play mobile app store, in a case that could rewrite the rules on how thousands of businesses make money on Google’s smartphone operating system, Android. After deliberating for a little more … Read more

Fortnite Fans Can’t Believe the Price of the Game’s New PS5, PS4 Microtransactions

Fortnite Fans Can’t Believe the Price of the Game’s New PS5, PS4 Microtransactions

With the introduction of three entire new experiences – LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing, and Fortnite Festival – Epic’s unstoppable “everything” game Fortnite has taken a huge stride closer to becoming its own platform. But with so much new content available, the developer has to find ways to monetise it – and the latest microtransactions are … Read more

New free games from Cyberpunk 2077 publisher aren’t being talked about enough, fans agree

New free games from Cyberpunk 2077 publisher aren’t being talked about enough, fans agree

We often hear about Epic Games or Steam, with gamers waving banners for their preferred store of choice, but what about GOG? The Cyberpunk 2077 publisher has a stellar selection of titles, often free of charge, yet it feels like this digital distributor gets forgotten like an old cardigan under someone’s bed. This month alone, … Read more

Fortnite performance guide: best settings, fps boost, and more

Fortnite performance guide: best settings, fps boost, and more

Fortnite continues to be one of the most popular games in the world, with a strong competitive scene, and like any competitive game, players want every possible advantage they can get. One of the best ways to improve your chances of winning is to tweak the game’s settings, so it runs at higher frame rates, … Read more

Epic Games set to summon Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai to testify in antitrust trial over Google Play policies

Epic Games set to summon Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai to testify in antitrust trial over Google Play policies

Alphabet Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai is set to be summoned by Epic Games Inc. to testify in an antitrust trial over Google Play policies, according to Court filings Sundar Pichai will testify in an upcoming antitrust trial regarding Google Play’s policies which could potentially impact billions of dollars in the app marketplace revenue, reported … Read more