Epic Games has unveiled the brand new Unreal Engine 5 as part of a special showcase for the Summer Game Fest. A dazzling tech demo produced to showcase the engine was captured in real-time on a PlayStation 5 dev kit. The demo finally delivers the next-gen vision awaited by many. After months of technical speak,…
During these long, mundane physically-distant days, stretching on into an uncertain future like an ever-lengthening beigeish corridor, it’s impossible not to miss hanging out with friends. Especially the kind of hanging out where you’re not really doing anything in particular, not talking about any one thing—just kind of being. As we continue to stay physically…
Claiming the Epic Game Store weekly free games will now require users to have two-factor authentication enabled. Epic Games explains the measure is to encourage users to enhance their account security. The tedious requirement stands from now until May 21. There will now be an extra annoying hoop to jump through to secure the weekly…
There’s a generous spread of games available to play for free right now. Whether you’re on PS4, Xbox One, or PC, there’s something out there for everyone. Titles include Uncharted 4, Journey, Assassin’s Creed 2, Just Cause 4, and more. Has the coronavirus lockdown got you down and left you twiddling your thumbs with nothing…
Epic Games has announced its own publishing branch. The company has struck deals with developers Remedy Entertainment, genDesign, and Playdead. EGP aims to offer the most developer-friendly terms in the industry. Not content with limiting its operations to developing games and running a digital storefront, Epic Games announced today that it is taking the first…
Epic Games announced today that it’s buying Cubic Motion, a computer vision startup that’s been building out a platform for capturing more realistic facial animations with a complex camera rig and software platform. The game studio behind Fortnite and the Unreal Engine has already done plenty of work with the UK-based startup, creating a number of…
Next week’s Epic Games Store freebies have been revealed. They are Watch Dogs and The Stanley Parable. Anodyne 2: Return to Dust, A Short Hike, and Mutazione are available for free until next Thursday. Checking the Epic Games Store every Thursday for the next batch of free games has become almost a tradition. It’s very…
Riot Games has officially revealed its 5v5 character-based tactical shooter, Project A, will be named Valorant. Valorant will release in Summer 2020. From a gameplay-focused development to a robust server back-end, Valorant has all the hallmarks of a hit in the making. After several overt hints surfaced last week about Riot Games’ Project A, the…
Riot Games has filed a trademark for the name Valorant. Domains and social media accounts bearing the same name have also popped up this month. The upcoming tactical shooter, Project A, may be called Valorant. Valorant may be the name of Riot Games’ upcoming tactical first-person shooter, Project A. At least, this is what would-be-fans…
Star Wars might be okay in EA’s hands after all. After being known as the worst company in America, EA had a fantastic 2019. It seems to be learning from past mistakes, especially when it comes to microtransactions. Compared to times past, EA is doing okay in the eyes of gamers – especially regarding the…
