Tim Sweeney testimony and new documents shed light on Epic and Apple’s game businesses
The Apple v. Epic antitrust trial that began Monday is digging into some of the secrets of the business of gaming, as documents and...
Apple v. Epic Games opening statements highlight tech antitrust arguments
Epic Games started its antitrust trial against Apple today with its argument about why Apple’s control of its App Store for mobile games and...
Apple v. Epic trial opens with hilarious audience chatter
The Apple v. Epic trial call started out as a hilarious circus as the court using a group phone line failed to mute the...
Apple v. Epic Games trial starts with all eyes watching
The Apple v. Epic trial gets underway today in a virtual hearing in federal court. It’s fair to say this is the trial of...
Epic Games acquires ArtStation to foster an online marketplace for artists
Epic Games has acquired ArtStation, which operates a marketplace for artists to sell their art, post jobs, and host portfolios — and it’s cutting...
Spire Animation Studios kicks off Epic Games’ new Unreal Shorts animated film program
Spire Animation Studios is one of the first recipients of a new Epic Games grant initiative and fellowship program called Unreal Shorts. It’s for...
The DeanBeat: A Big Bang week for the metaverse
The metaverse had a couple of Big Bangs this week that should put it on everyone’s radar. First, Epic Games raised $1 billion at...
Epic Games launches early access for MetaHuman Creator tool to make realistic animated people
Epic Games is launching early access for its MetaHuman Creator tool, which enables people to create realistic animated human characters within minutes. Epic Games...
Epic Games raises $1B for long-term metaverse plans, with $200M from Sony
Epic Games said today it has raised $1 billion in a new round of funding in its bid to build the metaverse, the universe...
Manticore Games raises $100M for user-generated games in the ‘multiverse’
Manticore Games has raised $100 million for user-generated games in the “multiverse,” which is the company’s preferred term for what a lot o of...