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...
OnePlus 8 improves mobile Fortnite with support for 90fps
Faster displays have started to find their way into mobile devices, and this is starting to have ramifications for gaming as well. The new...
Epic Games seeking to sell stake for $750 million at $17 billion valuation
Fortnite maker Epic Games is raising $750 million, according to two sources who spoke to GamesBeat. Bloomberg reported the news first, but we have...
Unrest delays Epic Games’ Fortnite Season 3, Call of Duty esports event
Epic Games postponed the launch of Season 3 of its wildly popular Fortnite battle royale game, which has more than 350 million registered players,...
The DeanBeat: It’s time to hurry up and build the Metaverse
During this pandemic, I can’t think of anything more exciting for us to do from the comfort of our own homes than to explore...