INDUSTRY NEWSMay 20 · 57 views
Fortnite Returns to Global iOS, Excluding Australia, Amid Epic's "Final Battle" Against Apple
Fortnite has made a global return to the Apple App Store, with the notable exception of Australia, as Epic Games gears up for the "final battle" in its legal showdown with Apple over App Store fees. This move coincides with mounting international pressure against Apple's practices. Epic vows to continue challenging what it deems anticompetitive behaviors.
NEWSMay 13 · 56 views
Subnautica 2 Leaked: Unofficial Builds Circulate Online Days Before Early Access Launch
Subnautica 2, the highly anticipated ocean survival game, has suffered a leak with unofficial builds circulating online just days before its early access launch on PC. Developer Unknown Worlds confirms the leak, warning against downloading the incomplete development versions due to safety and stability concerns. The leak comes amidst a complex legal battle involving publisher Krafton.
NEWSMay 13 · 46 views
MPs Accuse Rockstar of Obstructing Legal Processes Over Alleged Union-Busting Dismissals Amid Grand Theft Auto 6 Release
Three Scottish Labour MPs have accused Grand Theft Auto 6 developer Rockstar of obstructing legal processes over alleged union-busting dismissals, with over 200 employees condemning the actions. The MPs express deep concern for affected workers, including one forced to leave the country. As Grand Theft Auto 6 approaches its November 2024 release, the controversy surrounding Rockstar North's treatment of employees intensifies, sparking calls for transparency and cooperation in the ongoing legal battle.
NEWSMay 6 · 35 views
Elon Musk Considered Naming OpenAI "Freeman" After Half-Life's Iconic Protagonist
Discover how Elon Musk drew inspiration from gaming lore in naming OpenAI, briefly considering "Freeman" after Gordon Freeman, the silent protagonist of Valve's Half-Life series, symbolizing "maximum freedom of action for humanity". This revelation comes from internal emails released amidst the legal battle between Musk and Sam Altman. The name, inspired by the intentionally enigmatic character, reflects the company's ambitious goals.
X BOXMar 27 · 78 views
Sony "Lost Control" in Opposing Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Deal, Attorney Says
An attorney has claimed that Sony "lost control" in their attempts to block Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Learn more about the ongoing legal battle between the two tech giants.
