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Epic Games delays Disney game and tells developers to go "AI first"
Epic Games has delayed its upcoming Disney collaboration shooter, which features Marvel and Star Wars characters, and has instructed developers to adopt an "AI first" production model. The game, originally slated for March, will now be built using AI tools, with directors stating "No more hand-written code" and all art generated via AI workflows. This shift has reportedly stunned some developers and comes after Epic's significant investment in Disney and a recent round of layoffs.
Epic Reportedly Pushing Devs to Use AI, Delays Secret Star Wars and Marvel Crossover Shooter
Epic Games has reportedly delayed its secret Star Wars and Marvel crossover shooter as it pushes developers to adopt an "AI first" production model. This shift in focus is cited as the reason for the project's postponement.
Epic Games Pushes "Full AI Development", Delays Disney's Star Wars and Marvel Shooter Project
Epic Games is reportedly mandating the use of AI for all code and art asset development, leading to a delay in Disney's Star Wars and Marvel shooter project. This shift towards full AI development has impacted the timeline for the unannounced game.
Epic Games reportedly delays Star Wars and Marvel shooter, as the Fortnite maker embraces "AI-accelerated development"
Epic Games has reportedly delayed an unannounced Star Wars and Marvel crossover shooter, shifting to an "AI-accelerated development" approach that includes "AI first" production pipelines and generated artwork. This comes after significant layoffs and a large investment from Disney. Separately, Hello Games announced that No Man's Sky will launch on iOS on October 28th, with performance improvements partly thanks to their upcoming game, Light No Fire.
Fortnite Accounts: What Players Should Know Before Buying | Invision Game Community
This article discusses the risks and considerations involved in buying or selling Fortnite accounts, emphasizing the importance of account security and compliance with Epic Games' policies. It advises players to focus on building their own collections through legitimate in-game means rather than engaging in third-party transactions, which are generally prohibited and can lead to account loss.
Gears Of War: E-Day–How’s It Selling? Let’s Unpack Things
Gears of War: E-Day has sold approximately 230,000 copies across Steam and Xbox platforms, with a significant portion of players acquiring it through Game Pass. Analysts suggest that while direct sales are soft, the Game Pass model, including premium upgrades, generated substantial revenue, but questions are being raised about Xbox's overall strategy and its ability to drive console sales.
Gears of War: E-Day reportedly courts over 1.7m Xbox Game Pass players and makes over $37m since launch
Gears of War: E-Day has reportedly sold around 230,000 copies across Steam and Xbox consoles/PC, generating over $37 million including Premium Edition upgrades and microtransactions. A significant portion of its player base, over 1.7 million, engaged with the game through Xbox Game Pass, with many opting for the $30 Premium Edition upgrade for early access. The article also touches on player overlap with other titles and discusses the studio's confidence in the game as a foundation for future installments.
Former Last of Us and Uncharted 4 dev has "good and bad" thoughts about Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, but he's glad "someone is taking big risks on art like that"
Former Naughty Dog artist Matt Radford, who worked on The Last of Us and Uncharted 4, expresses optimism for Naughty Dog's upcoming game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. He acknowledges having both positive and negative thoughts but is glad to see a major studio taking significant artistic risks at a high level, noting that Sony's hardware sales strategy allows Naughty Dog creative freedom.
Fortnite’s new Hollow Knight cosmetics cost more than the actual game
Fortnite's new Hollow Knight cosmetic bundle is facing criticism from fans for its high price, costing more than the base game itself. The bundle, which includes a sidekick, backbling, and pickaxe, is priced at 2,000 V-Bucks, equivalent to approximately £17.49, while Hollow Knight is available for £10-£12. This pricing strategy, coupled with a limited-time availability, has led to accusations of greed directed at Epic Games.
Epic Games Store is giving away a free medieval city puzzler, plus a sense-based horror game
The Epic Games Store is offering two free games for a limited time: TerraScape, a cozy medieval city-puzzler, and Out of Sight, a sense-based horror game. Both titles are available until October 15th, with TerraScape also featuring an Ancient Egypt DLC.
Fortnite's Hollow Knight crossover items cost more than Hollow Knight itself – and Silksong, too
The new Fortnite cosmetic bundle featuring Hollow Knight items is priced at 2,000 V-Bucks, costing $22.49, which is more expensive than the base Hollow Knight game ($14.99) and even its sequel, Hollow Knight: Silksong ($19.99). This pricing strategy is highlighted as brazen and notably higher than the original game, which is frequently on sale.
Google and Unity unveil gen-AI game-making platforms, and demonstrate one of them with depressingly rubbish "dream game" Space Corridor
Google and Unity have announced new generative AI platforms, Playground and Unity Spark respectively, aimed at simplifying game creation through text prompts. While Playground is positioned as an entry-level tool, Unity Spark integrates with the existing Unity engine for more complex development. The announcement has been met with skepticism from some game developers who view these tools as potentially lowering the quality and creativity of game development.
FBI Arrests 29-Year-Old Alabama Man After Epic Reported Fortnite Voice Chat Threats
The FBI arrested a 29-year-old man from Alabama after Epic Games reported threats made over Fortnite's voice chat. The individual was apprehended following the report from the game's developer.
Fortnite, But Make It Hardware – SteelSeries Launches New Gaming Collection
SteelSeries and KontrolFreek have launched a new collection of officially licensed gaming peripherals inspired by Fortnite characters and items. The range includes headsets, earbuds, mice, mousepads, keycaps, and controller accessories, with each physical product coming with a code for an in-game Fortnite item. A dedicated SteelSeries Fortnite island is also available for players to explore the collection within the game.
Some staff at Eternal Strands and ex-Ubisoft devs Yellow Brick Games report they've been laid off
Yellow Brick Games, the studio behind Eternal Strands, has reportedly laid off an undisclosed number of staff. The studio was co-founded by Mike Laidlaw and former Ubisoft developers. This news follows a wave of layoffs across the games industry, including at Ninja Theory, Supermassive Games, and Microsoft-owned studios.
Warhammer Survivors Is Launching Mere Days Before GTA 6, And I Respect The Audacity
Warhammer Survivors is set to launch on November 10 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices, with a demo available now on Steam. The game adopts the 'Survivors-like' formula, featuring intense combat against Tyranid enemies, weapon evolution, and a large roster of characters and weapons. Its release date is notably close to Grand Theft Auto 6, a bold move that the article respects.
Seriously a-peeling — SteelSeries' new Fortnite collection features ten special edition accessories
SteelSeries and KontrolFreek have launched a new collection of ten officially licensed Fortnite gaming accessories. Inspired by iconic characters like Peely and Fishstick, the range includes headsets, mice, keycaps, and thumbsticks, with SteelSeries items also providing in-game codes for outfits and emotes.
Kill.Switch - Det bortglömda spelet som Gears of War snodde sitt bästa trick från
The article discusses how the 2003 Namco game Kill.Switch, largely forgotten today, was the true originator of the cover-based shooting mechanics popularized by Gears of War. While Kill.Switch received mixed reviews and was not a commercial success, its innovative 'Offensive Cover System' directly inspired Gears of War and later titles like Uncharted and Rainbow Six: Vegas, fundamentally changing the third-person shooter genre.
As GTA 6 faces off against Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, expert says Nintendo is "the only company in the industry with a fanbase loyal enough to make that bet" against Rockstar
An expert suggests Nintendo's upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is the only game that can stand against the massive release of Grand Theft Auto 6 in November. The expert highlights Nintendo's uniquely loyal fanbase as the key factor enabling this 'bet' against Rockstar's blockbuster, noting that most other publishers have avoided the same release window.
Where is Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria in Fortnite?
Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria, a location from the Five Nights at Freddy's franchise, has been added to Fortnite as part of the Fortnitemares 2026 event. The pizzeria can be found on the northern side of the island, south of the Pac-Man shaped island, and features animatronics that players can defeat to become possessed by them.
