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Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis devs reveal AI use after State Of Play trailer
Crystal Dynamics has confirmed the use of AI tools in the development of Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis, a remake of the original 1996 game. The game is set to release on February 12, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. An AI disclaimer on the Steam page states that AI-assisted assets were either replaced or refined by humans to maintain the creative vision, addressing concerns about potential AI asset inclusion.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis comes with an AI disclaimer
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a remake of the original Tomb Raider developed by Flying Wild Hog and Crystal Dynamics, will feature an AI Generated Content Disclosure. The game is set to release on February 12th next year for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch. The disclosure states that AI-assisted tools were used to support early development content, but all AI-assisted assets were either replaced or refined by humans.
MMO Business Roundup: Steam Deck’s price hike, Microsoft’s ActiBlizz settlement, and Rockstar UK’s union
This MMO business roundup covers several industry developments, including Valve's Steam Deck OLED experiencing significant price hikes. Microsoft has settled a $250 million class-action lawsuit related to its Activision Blizzard acquisition. Additionally, developers at Rockstar Games have officially formed a union, the Rockstar Game Workers Union (RGWU), and plan legal action over alleged union-busting.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney throws shade at Valve / Gabe Newell for Steam Deck pricing
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney criticized Valve and Gabe Newell's pricing strategy for the Steam Deck on social media. Sweeney's comments, referencing component costs and economic disruptions, were met with counter-criticism regarding Epic's own recent layoffs and Sweeney's support for generative AI.
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.
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.
Rocket League is the first game shown off in Unreal Engine 6 and it's as shiny as you'd expect
Epic Games and Psyonix revealed Unreal Engine 6 with a brief trailer during the Rocket League Championship Series Paris Major. The teaser showcased significantly enhanced visual fidelity for Rocket League, which has been running on Unreal Engine 3. While no release date was given, the showcase suggests the engine could see games launching within the next year or two.
Rocket League Will Be the First Unreal Engine 6 Title, With A Bold New Look
Psyonix announced that Rocket League will be the first game to utilize Unreal Engine 6, marking a significant visual upgrade from its decade-old Unreal Engine 3 foundation. While no release timeline has been provided, the move signifies a major shift for the popular car-sports hybrid, with Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney previously highlighting Unreal Engine 6's embrace of a multithreaded approach.
Unreal Engine 6 Announced, First Real-Time Footage Showcased With Rocket League
Epic Games has announced Unreal Engine 6, showcasing its first real-time footage integrated into Rocket League. The engine features significant improvements in reflections, lighting, foliage, and effects. While no release window is confirmed, preview versions are anticipated in 2027 or 2028, with CEO Tim Sweeney highlighting its role as a nexus point for the studio's engine development.
Fortnite returns to the App Store everywhere except Australia
Fortnite has returned to the App Store globally, excluding Australia, following a dispute between Epic Games and Apple. Epic Games expressed confidence that regulatory scrutiny will force Apple to be more transparent about its fee structures. The legal battle continues in Australia, where Epic claims Apple is still enforcing unlawful developer terms despite a court ruling in Epic's favor.
Fortnite returns to iOS worldwide, excluding Australia, as Epic prepares for "final battle" over App Store fees
Fortnite has returned to the iOS App Store globally, excluding Australia, as Epic Games continues its legal battle against Apple's App Store fees. Epic CEO Tim Sweeney stated the relaunch is part of the "final battle" against Apple's alleged anticompetitive practices, with expectations that court rulings may force Apple to disclose its fee structure.
"We see this as the beginning of the end of the Apple Tax worldwide" - Fortnite returns to the App Store globally as Epic prepares for "the final battle"
Fortnite has returned to Apple's App Store globally, excluding Australia, as Epic Games continues its legal fight against Apple's commission fees. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney views this as the beginning of the end for the 'Apple Tax' worldwide, citing Apple's recent Supreme Court filing. The company is committed to restoring competition in digital stores and payment markets.
Fortnite Is Back on the App Store Across the World
Fortnite has returned to the App Store globally, with Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney celebrating the move as the beginning of the end for Apple's "Apple Tax." This marks a significant shift in the availability of the popular game on Apple devices.
Xbox scraps Microsoft Copilot in yet another win for new CEO Asha Sharma
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has announced the discontinuation of Microsoft Copilot development for consoles and mobile, prioritizing community connection and addressing player and developer friction. This decision marks a significant shift away from AI integration for Xbox, contrasting with Microsoft's broader AI initiatives and the continued embrace of the technology by other industry figures and companies.
Blood pressure too low? Try our quiz about the most freakishly out-of-touch things tech CEOs have ever said
This article presents a quiz featuring controversial and out-of-touch quotes from various tech and gaming CEOs. It highlights statements on topics ranging from game pricing and AI's impact on jobs to corporate responsibility and the nature of development.
Dead by Daylight Studio Announces Layoffs in Mobile and External Development Teams
Behaviour Interactive, the studio behind Dead by Daylight, has announced layoffs primarily affecting its mobile and external development teams due to declining demand for such projects. This follows similar recent announcements from Iron Galaxy Studios, Polyarc Games, and Epic Games, with Epic CEO Tim Sweeney citing a downturn in Fortnite engagement and the need for significant cost savings.
Fortnite's low-priority bug reports are regularly wiped, which Epic Games CEO says is "normal," but Rust boss says he'd "rather have them logged than forgotten," even if they're old
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney stated that low-priority bug reports for Fortnite are periodically wiped as part of normal software development, a practice that Facepunch Studios COO Alistair McFarlane contrasts with Rust's long-term bug logging. While Sweeney defends the prioritization of fixes based on value, McFarlane prefers keeping all reports, even older ones, for potential future use or as training material.
