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SAG-AFTRA Slams Epic Games over Fortnite’s AI Darth Vader
Epic Games is under fire from SAG-AFTRA after using AI to replicate Darth Vader’s voice in Fortnite. The union says the iconic voice was generated without hiring a voice actor or securing union sign-off, raising serious ethical and legal concerns. “This is exactly the kind of situation we’ve been warning about,” a SAG-AFTRA spokesperson said. “Studios using AI to replace…
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Apple blocks Fortnite’s App Store return as downloads fail in Europe
Fortnite maker Epic Games has announced that Apple has blocked the game’s return to iOS. Following the rejection, Fortnite is no longer available on iPhones and iPads even in the European Union, where it had previously been available to download through the Epic Games Store. “Apple has blocked our Fortnite submission so we cannot release to the US App Store…
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Fortnite’s new mode is an FPS that’s a lot like Counter-Strike
Epic Games is about to let Fortnite creators publish experiences with first-person modes, and to help show what’s possible, Epic itself is introducing a tactical FPS shooter that seems like it will play a lot like Counter-Strike or Valorant. The new mode, called “Ballistic,” is “an adrenaline-filled, round-based 5v5 competitive game mode where strategy, tactical teamwork, and individual prowess are…
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Fortnite’s latest concert turned pop stars into kaiju
Fortnite’s most recent virtual concert was supersized in multiple ways. Unlike previous events, which focused on specific artists like Ariana Grande or Metallica, this one featured a cast of four different artists: Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Ice Spice, and the late Juice WRLD. And it turned each one of the large lineup into a kaiju-sized performer, while also integrating deep cuts…
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Fortnite’s next Marvel season features a whole lot of Doctor Doom
After revealing Fortnite’s Marvel-themed “Absolute Doom” season last weekend, Epic Games is officially kicking off Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4 by sharing a bunch of details about what you can expect when you drop onto the island in battle royale. Spoiler: there’s a lot of Doctor Doom. As already shown, the Absolute Doom battle pass will feature various heroes and…
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