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Epic Games Enhances Parental Controls for Fortnite and UEFN with Time Monitoring and Limitation Features
Epic Games has unveiled two innovative parental control features designed to help parents effectively manage their child's gaming time on Fortnite and UEFN: time limit settings and detailed time reports. As stated by Epic, the time reports provide parents with a comprehensive daily breakdown of the time their child spends playing Fortnite and UEFN, accessible via a dedicated dashboard. The tiā€¦
Oct. 1, 2024, 8:39 p.m.
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Epic Games Reduces Unreal Engine Royalty Fees for Simultaneous Releases on Its Store
Epic Games has announced a reduction in Unreal Engine royalty fees for developers who release their games on the Epic Games Store at or before the same time as other platforms. This new initiative, dubbed 'Launch Everywhere with Epic,' will take effect on January 1, 2025, and applies to all platforms where the Epic Games Store is available, including PC, Mac, Android, and upcoming iOS support. Deā€¦
Oct. 1, 2024, 7:58 p.m.
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Hi-Rez Studios Undergoes Restructuring, Resulting in Unspecified Job Cuts
Hi-Rez Studios has announced that it will be reducing its workforce as part of a broader internal reorganization and reprioritization strategy. According to CEO Stewart Chisam, the decision to lay off team members was necessary to ensure the company's long-term success, particularly in relation to positioning SMITE 2 for a sustainable future. The layoffs will primarily affect marketing and publisā€¦
Oct. 1, 2024, 7:41 p.m.
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PS5 Full-Screen Ads Attributed to Technical Glitch by Sony
According to Sony, the full-screen promotional materials that unexpectedly appeared on PS5 dashboards after the latest update were the result of a technical error and have since been rectified. Players had previously expressed concern on social media when they discovered that Game Hubs were being taken over by full-screen advertisements, replacing the usual background images. For instance, hoveriā€¦
Oct. 1, 2024, 5:57 p.m.
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Dozens of Jobs Threatened as UK-Based VR Studio XR Games Undergoes Significant Restructuring
A major restructuring effort at XR Games has put numerous jobs in jeopardy, with reports indicating that up to 72 staff members may be at risk of losing their positions. The Leeds, UK-based studio has not yet issued an official statement, but affected employees have taken to LinkedIn to share the news. Colleagues have expressed their support for one another, with many citing the challenging curreā€¦
Oct. 1, 2024, 4:54 p.m.
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Former Crunchyroll Employees Introduce Shorelines Games, a New Independent Publishing Label
Shoreline Games, a freshly established independent game publisher, has officially launched and revealed its lineup for early 2025. Founded by US-based co-founders Keith Kawamura and Jenny Zha, the company aims to make a mark in the gaming industry. Kawamura, who serves as CEO, has a background in managing art products at Too Corporation Americas and has previously worked with notable companies suā€¦
Oct. 1, 2024, 2:10 p.m.
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Microsoft to Cease Production of HoloLens 2, No Successor in Sight
Microsoft has announced that it will discontinue the production of HoloLens 2 by the end of 2027. Although the device will no longer be produced, it will continue to receive essential updates to fix critical security vulnerabilities and software issues until the designated cutoff point, after which all software support will be terminated. Initially launched in 2019, the HoloLens 2 was the second ā€¦
Oct. 1, 2024, 1:31 p.m.
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Sharkmob London Studio Hit with Layoffs Following Game Cancellation
Sharkmob's London studio is undergoing a restructuring process due to the cancellation of a game that was in development, resulting in an uncertain number of job losses. The studio has initiated a consultation period to determine the extent of the required headcount reduction. Sharkmob has expressed its intention to reduce the impact of this decision on its staff. In a statement, the company acknā€¦
Oct. 1, 2024, 1:29 p.m.
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Xbox Research Collaborates with Game Developers to Enhance Tools and Services
The Xbox Research division has broadened its scope to encompass collaboration with developers and partnership with product teams, with the goal of providing actionable data insights to refine its offerings. By doing so, the company aims to gather data that can help alleviate challenges and elevate the overall experience for partners across various disciplines involved in game development and reā€¦
Oct. 1, 2024, 10:09 a.m.
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Melbourne Welcomes The Three Thousands, a New Studio Founded by EA Veterans
A new game development studio, The Three Thousands, has been established in Melbourne, with seasoned EA professionals Joseph Donoghue, Nikhil Kurian, and Benjamin Dawe at its helm. Donoghue, the CEO, previously managed EA Australia as general manager, while Kurian, the CPO, was the general manager of EA Melbourne's Racing division, and Dawe, the CCO, served as the studio creative director at EA Mā€¦
Oct. 1, 2024, 9:02 a.m.