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gaming1 year ago

Fortnite Launches 'Ballistic' 5v5 Tactical FPS Mode with First-Person Islands

Fortnite has launched a new mode called 'Ballistic,' which transforms the game into a 5v5 first-person shooter similar to CSGO and Valorant. In this mode, players engage in bomb-planting missions with no respawns during rounds, and it features a CS-type economy system. Currently in early access, it offers one map and limited weapons, with plans for expansion. This move is part of Epic Games' strategy to diversify Fortnite's offerings and attract FPS players from other games.

via Forbes|
#ballisticmode#csgo#epicgames
gaming1 year ago

Fortnite Crew Expands with Music and LEGO Passes Amid Price Hike

Epic Games announced changes to Fortnite's subscription service, Fortnite Crew, which will now include content from the Music Pass and Lego Pass at no extra cost, allowing players to earn cosmetics across different games on the platform. However, the standard Battle Royale battle pass price will increase from 950 to 1,000 V-bucks. While this change seems consumer-friendly by offering more items, it also pushes players towards the subscription model, potentially cluttering their lockers with unwanted items and complicating the pricing system for cosmetics.

via Polygon|
#battlepass#cosmetics#epicgames
gaming1 year ago

"Indie Devs: Game Pass and Epic Exclusive Deals Drying Up"

Indie game developers behind Slay the Spire and Darkest Dungeon express concerns about the diminishing impact of big deals such as Epic Game Store exclusives and Xbox Game Pass, with funding cuts and canceled talks becoming common. While these deals have provided a safety net for some indie developers, the scale of the deals is said to have significantly diminished, prompting a need for a new paradigm shift. To support the indie scene, developers are organizing a "Triple-I" showcase on April 10.

via PC Gamer|
#epicgames#funding#gamedevelopment
technology2 years ago

"Apple Seeks $73 Million from Epic Games for Legal Costs, Supreme Court Rejects Antitrust Case"

Apple is seeking $73.4 million from Epic Games to cover its legal expenses after winning an antitrust case. The Supreme Court declined to hear separate requests from both companies, effectively closing the case. Apple has won on every count except one regarding its "anti-steering" rule, which it promptly addressed. The company is now seeking reimbursement from Epic for its litigation expenses, based on Epic's original violation of its developer agreement. The court has set a date of March 5, 2024 to hear Apple's claim about the fees owed.

via MacRumors|
#antitrust#apple#appstore
businesstech2 years ago

"Apple Wins Supreme Court Case Against Epic Games, Demands $73M in Legal Costs"

After the conclusion of the Epic Games vs Apple case, Epic Games has been ordered to pay Apple over $73 million in legal fees. This amount is a discounted rate, with a hearing scheduled for March 24, 2024, to address additional costs incurred by Apple during the ongoing litigation. The fees stem from Epic Games breaching its developer agreement with Apple when it attempted to introduce its own payment system, sparking a three-year legal battle between the two companies.

via AppleInsider|
#apple#appstore#businesstech
gaming2 years ago

"Snag Your Free Copy of Marvel's Hit 'Guardians of the Galaxy' on Epic Games Store Now"

Epic Games is offering Marvel's 'Guardians of the Galaxy' game for free download until January 11, 2024. The game, which won "Best Narrative" at The Game Awards, features engaging character banter, a comic book storyline, and an 80s soundtrack. To claim the game, users must have an account on the Epic Game Store and download it during the one-week window when it's available. Epic Games regularly releases free games every Thursday, and users can keep up with these offers by checking the Epic Games website or following their social media accounts.

via Lifehacker|
##bestnarrative#epicgames
gaming2 years ago

"Fortnite Community Divided Over Permanent Weapon Mods"

Fortnite's latest season introduced weapon mods, allowing players to customize their weapons with up to five attachments. This new feature has sparked a debate within the community about the necessity of unvaulting older weapons, as mods may render them obsolete. While some players welcome the innovation, others miss the consistency of the game's previous arsenal. Epic Games has not indicated whether vaulted weapons will make a comeback, but the community is keeping a close eye on future updates for any changes.

via Dexerto|
##epicgames#fortnite
gaming2 years ago

"Fortnite's Latest Update: The Buzz About Flowberry Fizz and the Enforcer AR"

Fortnite's introduction of a new consumable item, Flowberry Fizz, which provides shield restoration and an anti-gravity effect, has sparked controversy among players due to its suggestive animation and design. The community has expressed mixed reactions, with some finding humor in the item's appearance and effects, while others criticize the developers for the "sus" and "freaky" aspects of the item. Despite the debates, the item is currently a topic of interest in the game's latest season.

via Dexerto|
##battleroyale#epicgames
business-and-employment2 years ago

"2023 in Review: Layoffs and AI Disruption Take Center Stage in Gaming Industry"

The video game industry in 2023 has been marred by widespread layoffs, with an estimated 9,000 workers affected. Major companies like Epic Games, Embracer Group, and others have cut their workforce significantly due to financial strains and failed investments. Epic Games, despite its profitable ventures like Fortnite and Unreal Engine, laid off 830 employees, while Embracer Group let go of over 900 after a $2 billion deal collapsed. The industry has seen layoffs across the board, including at Hasbro, EA, and BioWare, among others. This trend contrasts with Nintendo's past approach of prioritizing employee retention over short-term profits. Unionization efforts have gained traction as a protective measure for developers, but the overall sentiment is that a year so detrimental to game developers cannot be considered great for games.

via The Verge|
##business-and-employment#embracergroup
gaming2 years ago

Alan Wake 2 Goes Digital-Only, Defying Disc-Based Gaming Trends.

Developer Remedy Entertainment and publisher Epic Games have announced that they have "no plans to release Alan Wake 2 on disc," citing pricing concerns as one of the reasons. While game discs are cheap to produce, overhead costs like packaging, shipping/distribution, and warehousing/retail space cut into the margins a developer can expect from a $60 disc game. Most disc-free releases are relatively rare when it comes to the kinds of major games that dominate the console charts.

via Ars Technica|
#alanwake2#digitalgames#disc-basedgames
gaming2 years ago

"Alan Wake 2 set to release in October, confirmed by voice actor"

According to the voice actor of protagonist Alan Wake, Matthew Porretta, the upcoming survival horror game Alan Wake 2 might be targeting an October launch. The game was announced a year and a half ago at the 2021 The Game Awards ceremony and will be published by Epic Games as part of an exclusive deal with Remedy. It will be released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X, but not on PC stores other than the Epic Games Store.

via Wccftech|
#alanwake2#epicgames#gaming
gaming2 years ago

The Ill-Fated Gears of War Spinoff: A Blast from the Past on Xbox 360.

Gears of War: Judgment, a spinoff of the popular franchise, was launched 10 years ago for Xbox 360. While it had a few positives, such as the class-based Overrun mode and a decent campaign, the main multiplayer mode was criticized for removing revive states, getting rid of the Locust in multiplayer, and launching with only four core maps. The Coalition has since taken over the franchise and done a good job with Gears 5.

via Pure Xbox|
#epicgames#gaming#gearsofwar