TECHNOLOGYJun 22 · 22 views
Sjoerd De Jong, Unreal Engine Lead Evangelist, Leaves Epic Games Amid "Pivotal" Industry Moment
Sjoerd De Jong, a renowned Unreal Engine expert and former lead evangelist, has departed Epic Games after 12 years, citing the industry's approach to a pivotal moment. De Jong's journey with Unreal Engine spans 27 years, from modding the original 1998 FPS at 15 to leading its global adoption. His departure coincides with Epic's unveiling of Unreal Engine 6, focusing on interoperability and generative AI.
NEWSJun 14 · 18 views
League of Legends Stays on Current Engine, Overhauls Client
Riot Games confirms League of Legends will not migrate to Unreal Engine like Teamfight Tactics. Instead, the game undergoes a significant client overhaul. The updated client promises improved performance and a modernized user interface, addressing long-standing community grievances.
TECHNOLOGYMay 25 · 33 views
Rocket League's Paris Major: How Unreal Engine Drives the Game
Rocket League's Paris Major showcases the game's enhanced capabilities powered by Unreal Engine. Developers explain how the engine's features elevate gameplay and visuals. The Paris Major highlights the ongoing evolution of Rocket League's technical backbone.
TECHNOLOGYMay 24 · 44 views
Rocket League Paris Major: How Unreal Engine Drives Esports Growth
Rocket League's Paris Major showcases the game's 11-year growth, fueled by Unreal Engine's powerful broadcast capabilities and a unique esports identity. With a $350,000 prize pot and 16 competing teams, the event highlights the game's "infinite skill ceiling" and physics-based gameplay. Developers discuss future collaborations and user-generated content inspirations from Fortnite.
TECHNOLOGYMay 11 · 54 views
The Immense Engine: A European Alternative to Unreal Engine with AI Integration
Arjan Brussee, former Epic Games technical director, announces The Immense Engine, positioned as a European alternative to Unreal and Unity, integrating generative AI. This move aligns with European efforts to reduce dependency on US tech. The engine aims to serve beyond gaming, including defence simulation.
TECHNOLOGYMay 11 · 46 views
European Game Engine "The Immensive Engine" Aims to Rival Unreal and Unity
Guerrilla Games co-founder Arjan Brussee is developing "The Immensive Engine", a European alternative to Unreal and Unity, tailored to European guidelines and integrated with AI from the ground up. This engine promises to provide more choice for studios seeking non-US based development solutions. By leveraging AI, it aims to streamline development processes, potentially reducing the workload equivalent of ten to fifteen people with a smartly designed AI framework.
TECHNOLOGYMay 10 · 55 views
Unveiling Gaussian Splatting: The Low-Cost 'Photo-Real' Rendering Technique Revolutionizing Game Development
Discover Gaussian Splatting, a groundbreaking rendering technique offering 'photo-real' graphics at a fraction of the traditional cost. This innovative method is poised to revolutionize game development, especially for small teams, by streamlining production pipelines and enabling the capture of complex visuals like hair and translucency with unprecedented ease. With its potential to breathe new life into genres like FMV games, Gaussian Splatting is set to make a significant impact on the gaming landscape.
NEWSMar 26 · 64 views
Analysts: Fortnite Slump Is Only Part of Epic's Bigger Crisis
Epic's layoffs signal deeper trouble than a dip in Fortnite. Legal fights and big bets now collide with a tougher market.
NEWSMar 26 · 71 views
Epic CEO Touts 'Once-in-a-Lifetime' Resumes After 1,000+ Layoffs
One day after cutting 1,000+ jobs, Epic's boss called the outgoing talent 'once-in-a-lifetime.' Studios may benefit, but Fortnite and UE now have gaps to fill.
NEWSMar 25 · 66 views
Epic Games Lays Off 1,000+ As Sweeney Cites Fortnite Slump
Epic cuts 1,000+ jobs amid a Fortnite slump. Sweeney says spending still exceeds revenue and teases a 'next generation of Epic' later this year.
