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GamesIndustry.biz says Epic Games has a beta launcher that it claims is 46% faster than Steam from cold start to store page. Epic says the rebuild uses a new tech …
Ars Technica says Epic has shipped a Preview build of a rebuilt Epic Games Launcher, and the company is pitching it as faster and more responsive than Steam. Epic says …
Game Developer reports that Epic’s Disney shooter project is being pushed toward an “AI-first” workflow, with developers told to lean heavily on AI for code and art. The shift could …
Unreal Engine says its free UEFN Professional Bootcamp is aimed at industry pros who want to get ready for the UE6-era convergence of Unreal Engine and UEFN. The program walks …
Freya Holmér catches up on Epic Games' push for "maximum AI acceleration" and a conversation with YuniDev. For developers, the useful bit is the direction of travel: Epic is framing …
Ars Technica reports that Epic Games is shifting its Disney collaboration toward an “AI first” development model, with models like Claude generating code and art for the project. Human developers …
GamesIndustry.biz reports Epic Games has delayed its Disney shooter and is pushing the team toward an “AI first” production model. Developers were told to use tools like Claude, with staff …
GameFromScratch reports that Epic Games has kicked off its latest Fab marketplace giveaway, offering three free Unreal Engine assets from October 6 through October 20. Once claimed, they stay in …
GamesIndustry.biz says Disney president and CCO Dana Walden has shut down fresh buyout chatter around Epic Games, stressing that “those are not the conversations we are having right now.” The …
Unreal Engine says September’s free learning drop covers MetaHuman Animator, UE 5.8’s MCP server, and the new Experimental AnimGen workflow. The lineup also touches physics and animation, giving teams a …
GamesIndustry.biz reports that Dutch consumer group SMC has filed a class action against Epic Games over Fortnite monetization aimed at young players, seeking more than €100 million in refunds and …
Gamefromscratch says Epic Games has kicked off its next bi-monthly Fab giveaway, with three Unreal Engine assets free from September 22 through October 6. Once claimed, they stay in your …
GamesIndustry.biz reports that Epic Games Store will require Australian players to prove they’re 18+ before downloading or buying R18+ titles, starting September 9. The check won’t affect owned games or …
Epic Games has kicked off another Fab marketplace giveaway, offering three Unreal Engine assets free from September 8 through September 22. Once claimed, the assets stay in your library permanently. …
Unreal Engine Dev Days are heading to EMEA cities, giving local developers a chance to meet, learn, and swap production ideas in person. For teams building in Unreal, the practical …
Amir Satvat has joined 1Up Ventures as general partner after leaving Tencent Games, bringing his job-networking work at ASGC into a more direct investing role. The September hiring roundup also …
GamesIndustry.biz rounds up a busy September hiring wave, led by Asmodee naming Brian Trunk senior vice president of Route to Market for the Americas. The month also brought senior moves …
Epic’s August learning drop adds free training on networked physics, dynamic audio, Mesh Terrain, and core production workflows. For teams building in Unreal, the practical value is in tightening multiplayer …
Epic’s latest Fab giveaway is live, with three free game-dev assets available from August 25 through September 8. Once claimed, they stay in your library permanently, making this a low-friction …
Epic Games has sold ArtStation and Sketchfab to KitBash3D, ending a four-year ownership run that began in 2021. For artists and teams that rely on marketplace assets and portfolio tools, …