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'A first step, not a finish line' — Disney and Epic Games have connected Disney World’s and Disneyland’s Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run to a brand-new Star Wars adventure in Fortnite
Disney and Epic Games have launched a new integration between the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run ride at Disney parks and the game Fortnite. This collaboration allows players to unlock in-game rewards in Fortnite by completing missions on the physical ride, marking a significant step towards a persistent, interoperable virtual universe promised by their partnership. The system uses Unreal Engine technology and aims to carry progress and story elements between the park experience and the game.
Sunbird's iMessage app for Android is back after a major privacy snafu
Sunbird's iMessage app for Android has returned following a significant privacy issue. This app was utilized by users for interoperability before Apple's adoption of RCS messaging.
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Apple plans to enable iPhone to Windows copy and paste functionality within the European Union following a request from Microsoft. Additionally, Apple's MacBook Neo is reportedly impacting the adoption of Windows and Chromebooks in educational institutions.
Unity demonstrates 'an Unreal character running through a Unity world' for the first time
Unity demonstrated a Unity Engine game running natively within an Unreal Engine game, showcasing a step towards an interconnected gaming ecosystem. This collaboration with Epic Games aims to allow Unity developers to publish their games within Fortnite, with a new integration planned for early access in 2027. The demonstration featured an Unreal character running through a Unity world with synchronized physics, lighting, and input.
Tim Sweeney on the future of games, AI, and whether Valve will ever join forces with Epic: 'It's now clear that nobody's going to end up with an absolute monopoly'
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney discusses the future of gaming, emphasizing interoperability and AI integration in Unreal Engine 6 to foster "Team Open." He addresses concerns about AI's creative impact and criticizes Valve's stance on AI disclosures, advocating for tools that improve developer efficiency and player experience across platforms. Sweeney also touches on the challenges of AAA development and the importance of economic interoperability for games like Fortnite.
Tim Sweeney says only hope for new games is to 'connect to economies of other games'
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney believes that connecting virtual economies between different games is the only way for new titles to succeed against established giants like Fortnite and Roblox. He suggests that enabling players to transfer in-game items and investments across games, even those from different companies, will reinvigorate the market and drive player engagement towards in-game purchases over buying full games.
Splinterlands and AtomicHub Collaborate to Boost NFT Liquidity and Accessibility
Splinterlands and AtomicHub have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing NFT liquidity and interoperability for Splinterlands' trading card game. Following AtomicHub's acquisition by Spielworks, the collaboration will focus on upgrading the WAX bridge and improving marketplace visibility to ease onboarding for new players.
