Xbox Series X’s backward compatibility is good for live-service games
Gamers are preparing for a leap into the next generation in November with the Xbox Series X and the PlayStation 5, but many of...
The DeanBeat: Apple v. Epic — a briefing on the antitrust arguments and interesting facts
We’re at a huge moment in tech and antitrust history with the litigation initiated by Fortnite maker Epic Games against Apple and Google. While...
Microsoft legal filing supports Unreal Engine’s continued access to Apple tools
Microsoft filed a legal document today backing Epic Games’ request to prevent Apple from cutting off support for its Unreal Engine game development toolset....
Fortnite’s ‘safety and fairness’ ban actually hurts users and developers
When the news broke yesterday that Apple and Google banned Epic’s super-popular game Fortnite from their app stores, most people focused on the bans...
The DeanBeat: Epic Games vs. Apple/Google is a shot heard around the world — but it’s risky
Epic Games’ simmering antitrust dispute with Apple and Google turned into a hot war Thursday, as Epic Games announced a discount policy and direct...
Epic’s antitrust case against Apple’s App Store monopoly
In a broad antitrust challenge to the power of one of the tech industry giants, Epic Games has filed a lawsuit against Apple alleging...
App Store war: Apple, Google delete Fortnite after Epic Games adds direct payment (Updated)
Shots have been fired in what could be a gigantic App Store war. Apple deleted Fortnite after Epic Games deliberately violated its terms of...
Epic Games unveils $1.78 billion funding round at $17.3 billion valuation
Fortnite maker Epic Games today announced a $1.78 billion funding round at a $17.3 billion valuation. The company said the funding included new capital...
Sony invests $250 million in Fortnite maker Epic Games
Sony has invested $250 million for a minority stake in Fortnite maker Epic Games, the companies announced today. With the new money, Epic Games...
OnePlus owners can unlock the exclusive Bhangra emote in Fortnite
OnePlus is partnering with Epic Games again — and this time the companies are working on Fortnite content. Owners of a OnePlus device can...