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How to damage Dark Voyager in Fortnite
This guide details how to damage the Dark Voyager boss in Fortnite to complete a weekly quest. It outlines potential spawn locations for the Dark Voyager, which can be found at the Dark Dominion POI or other marked areas, and advises players to use headshots and maintain movement to deal the required 500 damage.
Valve's Gabe Newell attacked by Epic's Tim Sweeney over Steam Deck price hike
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney criticized Valve boss Gabe Newell following a significant price increase for the Steam Deck, attributing the hike to global logistical challenges and component costs. Sweeney's comments were met with scrutiny due to Epic Games' own recent price adjustments and layoffs, as well as the role of AI data centers in exacerbating memory shortages.
Tim Sweeney takes swipes at Valve for Steam Deck price hike, blames it on the 'component parts supply chain for…
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney criticized Valve's recent price increase for the Steam Deck, attributing it to supply chain issues for components. Sweeney sarcastically linked the price hike to Valve's alleged funding of Gabe Newell's superyacht, while also contrasting Valve's lack of layoffs with Epic Games' recent workforce reductions. Despite a nearly 50% price increase, Steam Deck models quickly sold out in North America.
Tim Sweeney goes after Gabe Newell following Valve's Steam Deck price hike: "Severe disruptions in the component parts supply chain for megayachts"
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney publicly criticized Valve co-founder Gabe Newell following a Steam Deck price hike, sarcastically commenting on supply chain issues for megayachts. This exchange highlights a long-standing rivalry between the two industry leaders, stemming from past disputes over Steam's revenue split and the Epic Games Store's competition with Steam.
Fortnite Is Giving Out A Bunch Of Free Stuff, But Only On Saturday
Fortnite is hosting a "community day" event on Saturday, May 30, offering free in-game cosmetics to all players who log in. Additional rewards, including a pickaxe and weapon wrap, can be earned by winning Battle Royale matches. The event also introduces temporary gameplay changes and teases upcoming content for Chapter 7 Season 3.
FIFA announces new "Digital Football" vision, an ecosystem of games from multiple publishers and developers
FIFA has unveiled its new 'Digital Football' strategy, creating an ecosystem of games from various publishers and developers following its split with EA. This includes the "FIFA World Cup simulation" by Delphi Interactive launching on Netflix this summer, alongside mobile titles like FIFA Heroes and FIFA Rivals, and partnerships with existing games like GameFam's Super League Soccer and Sports Interactive's Football Manager.
This week's Epic Games freebies will let you open your dream cat cafe, and dive into a Queen's Blood-like space battler
The Epic Games Store is offering Calico, a cozy cat cafe simulation game, and Lonestar, a deckbuilding roguelike space battler, for free this week. Calico focuses on rebuilding a cat cafe and interacting with animal companions, while Lonestar involves dice-based ship combat and strategic resource management. Both games have received updates from their respective developers, Peachy Keen Games and Math Tide.
Epic devs discuss the shock of mass layoffs: 'We only had a slight hint that the company revenue wasn't doing…
Epic Games recently conducted significant layoffs, impacting around 1,000 developers, a move that surprised many employees despite some hints of revenue challenges. The article highlights the diverse talent affected and the subsequent job search efforts by former employees, while also touching on the company's communication and restructuring strategies.
Fortnite's return to the Apple App Store and iOS has caused an eight-year record surge in downloads, with a spike in daily activity, too
Fortnite has experienced an eight-year record surge in downloads and daily activity following its return to the Apple App Store on iOS devices. The game achieved its fourth-highest download week ever, nearing its 2018 launch popularity, with daily installs increasing by over 1,400 percent.
The Hidden Long-Term Costs of Choosing the Wrong Game Engine
Choosing the right game engine is a critical long-term business decision with significant cost implications throughout a game's lifecycle, not just a technical one. Proprietary and niche engines often lead to higher costs in talent acquisition, platform compatibility, and post-launch support compared to widely adopted commercial engines like Unreal Engine, which benefit from larger talent pools and established tooling.
Epic Games unveils Unreal Engine 6 in new Rocket League teaser
Epic Games has released a teaser for Rocket League showcasing its transition to Unreal Engine 6. The brief video, which also flashed the Unreal Engine logo with a six, hinted at a "new era, new engine" without providing further details on release dates or features. Psyonix, the developer, has not yet offered specifics about the new engine.
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3: Leaks, Skins, And Everything We Know So Far
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 is set to launch on Saturday, June 6, with the season finale event, Shattered, occurring on Friday, June 6. Leaks suggest potential collaborations with Masters of the Universe, Kingdom Hearts, and Minecraft for the upcoming battle pass. Epic Games will begin hyping the new season on May 30 with Community Day rewards.
When is Fortnite Community Day and what rewards can you earn?
Fortnite is hosting its first-ever Community Day on May 30th, offering players a variety of rewards and in-game bonuses. Logging in grants the Community 'Brella and Silver Surfer Wrap, with additional rewards for Battle Pass holders. The event includes Double XP, Rare Blue Chests, and special Power Hour sessions with unique loadouts.
Fortnite Creative Finally Has A Genre People Want To Play
User-created tycoon games are experiencing unprecedented popularity within Fortnite Creative, with titles like Star Wars Droid Tycoon and various 'Brainrot' simulations consistently ranking in the Top 10. This surge in player numbers for non-shooter modes could signal a breakthrough for Epic Games' metaverse ambitions, though the large base game install size remains a significant hurdle compared to competitors like Roblox.
Papaya Plaza - A Cozy City Builder Made By Fall Guys And Fortnite Developers
Papaya Plaza, a cozy city-builder developed by former Fall Guys and Fortnite developers at Biscuit Factory Games, has released a demo on Steam. Players can experience the laid-back city-building gameplay and explore hundreds of pixel-art designs as they work to turn a rundown town into a five-star village. The game is published by Weekend Games and is compared to titles like Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
TIDES OF ANNIHILATION ANNOUNCES FIRST HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE COMING THIS SUMMER; REVEALS DEEP TECHNICAL COLLABORATION WITH NVIDIA AND UNREAL ENGINE
Eclipse Glow Games announced that Tides of Annihilation will have its first hands-on experience event this summer. The studio also revealed a technical collaboration with Unreal Engine and NVIDIA to enhance visual fidelity and performance. The game is in development for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Uber Promising PS5 Action Game 'Tides of Annihilation' to Be Playable This Year
Eclipse Glow Games has announced that its action game Tides of Annihilation will be playable later this year, with more details to follow. The Chinese developer aims to showcase the game's technical performance and unique blend of Chinese art style with British mythology. Partnerships with Epic Games, Nvidia, and Tencent are confirmed to aid in optimization.
Tides of Annihilation Team Worked With Epic Games for Optimization, Hands-on Event Coming in Summer
Eclipse Glow Games is collaborating with Epic Games and Nvidia on optimizing Tides of Annihilation for stable performance across all platforms, utilizing Unreal Engine features like Nanite and DLSS. A hands-on event for the game is scheduled for this summer, with registration now open.
Epic Games Removes Porsche “Concept Image” That Sure Looks Like AI
Epic Games removed a concept art image from Fortnite featuring a Porsche vehicle after players speculated it was created using generative AI. While Epic Games stated the image was provided by Porsche and created using Unreal Engine tools, the presence of a Riot Games logo on a balloon in the image remains unexplained, fueling further AI speculation.
How To Play Non-Steam Games With A Steam Controller On PC
This guide explains how to use a Steam Controller with games not purchased through Steam on PC. It details adding non-Steam executables to your library and using tools like UWPhook for Universal Windows Platform (UWP) applications, enabling Steam Input and the Steam Overlay for a unified gaming experience.