3-21-2024

3-21-2024

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Everything Announced at State of Unreal 2024: Amy Hennig Reveals Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, New Tools Coming to UEFN, and More – IGN.com

Epic made several announcements during their State of Unreal event at this year’s Game Developers Conference. Topping the list is the launch of the MetaHuman Animator and MetaHuman Creator to the Unreal Editor for Fortnite, through which creators will be able to design new worlds with “photorealistic fictional characters.”

 

Microsoft, Meta, X and Match back Epic, say Apple ignores court ruling – GamesIndustry.biz

Major companies, including Microsoft, Match, Meta, and X, have thrown their support behind Epic in its ongoing legal battles with Apple following the antitrust trial. Epic now contends that “Apple’s new restrictions are plainly designed to render alternatives to Apple’s IAP impractical” and is in violation of the current court order.

 

Grid launches Rainbow Six Siege Data Portal for esports teams – VentureBeat.com

Rainbow Six Siege’s Data Portal is set to be released just in time for the 2024 season. With the portal developed by Grid, professional teams will have access to fully encompassing in-game data as well as tutorials and downloadable data files.

 

Larian CEO Says The Studio Is Done With Baldur’s Gate 3 To Focus On Something New – GameInformer.com

CEO Swen Vincke announces Larian Studios’ exit from Baldur’s Gate 3, dashing hopes of their involvement with further expansions or a Baldur’s Gate 4. Baldur’s Gate 3 was a mega hit of 2023, recently winning Best Game at the Game Developers Choice Awards. Vincke sights “large” ambitions that prevent the company from being held down to any one game.