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Epic Games vs. Google Lawsuit: What You Need to Know

September 19, 2021September 19, 2021Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Tech companies sue each other all the time. While most of these lawsuits fly under the radar, Epic Games’ fight against Apple and Google hasn’t. Back in the August of 2020, Epic filed lawsuits against Apple and Google. Epic Games complained that the companies have a monopoly on their respective app stores. On the surface, […]

How to Refund a Purchase on the Epic Games Store

September 15, 2021September 15, 2021Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

The Epic Games Store launched in 2018 and quickly made a name for itself as an important digital storefront for many PC gamers. Not only is it the only place you can get Fortnite, but it's also the exclusive home of many other video games too. If you've made a purchase on the Epic Games […]

Epic Games Invades the Art Scene With Acquisition of ArtStation

May 2, 2021May 2, 2021Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

In an interesting turn of events, one of today’s biggest online art communities has joined the Epic Games family. Epic Games: From Partner to Owner of ArtStation Epic Games has announced that it has acquired online art portfolio and community ArtStation, making two changes effective immediately: ArtStation Marketplace standard platform-holder fee lowered to 12 percent (the same amount that […]

Epic Games Files New Legal Complaint Against Apple

January 15, 2021Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

The battle between Apple and Fortnite-maker Epic Games isn’t going away any time soon. According to a new report by Bloomberg, Epic has now submitted a complaint about Apple to the United Kingdom’s antitrust tribunal. Epic’s Battle With Apple It argues that Apple’s decision to boot Fortnite from the App Store in 2020 was unlawful. […]

Samsung Joins Epic in Apple Battle Royale

December 22, 2020December 22, 2020Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Epic Games seems to have a new wingman, and this time it is Samsung, as the two join forces to snipe at Apple in the video game industry’s school playground. Samsung Joins Epic in Apple War The latest twist in the Epic/Apple saga comes with a side serving of Samsung. The Japanese tech giant has […]

Epic Sues Apple and Google Over Fortnite App Store Ban

August 14, 2020August 14, 2020Rudy Deighton Delta MediaLeave a Comment

Fortnite is a massively popular game. But that popularity hasn’t stopped both Google and Apple removing Fortnite from their app stores in a dispute over money. And in retaliation, Epic is suing both companies claiming antitrust violations. Why Apple and Google Removed Fortnite This all started when Epic decided to get around the App Store […]

Scientists Working On Smart Contacts Powered By Human Tears
August 26, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
Who needs an external battery when you have good old-fashioned emotions? Scientists based out of Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have begun working on augmented reality (AR) contact lenses capable of displaying virtual information in the real world. But here’s the really interesting part: according to an official release from the university, these high-tech […]
Thief Simulator VR Adds Even More Stuff To Steal On Quest
August 25, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
Return to a life of crime in this sizable DLC update. Developer 3R Games this week announced a new update for its popular VR game, Thief Simulator VR: Greenview Street, which introduces a brand new neighborhood over twice the size of Greenview Street. Available now on Meta Quest headsets, the Richie R. Street DLC takes […]
I Tried Axe Throwing In VR. Here’s How It Went
August 25, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
Experience BATL Axe Throwing on Meta Quest headsets. ArcadeXR today announced its 2.0 update for Arcade Legends which introduces axe throwing to the game for the very first time. For those unfamiliar, Arcade Legends is a unique VR experience that allows you to build your own personal arcade. Here you can play 10 official arcade […]
This Virtual Rave Experience Lets You Party Like It’s The ’80s
August 24, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
Better grab some glowsticks, you’re going to need them. The Geneva International Film Festival returns later this year and it’s bringing with it a one-of-a-kind virtual experience that takes you back in time to the very first rave parties where you can dance to the sounds of old-school acid house music. Produced by the immersive documentary […]
Watch The LA Valorant Finals From This VR E-Sports Arena
August 23, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
Join your fellow Valorant fans for this one-of-a-kind virtual broadcast. Virtex Stadium, an online virtual event platform available for PC VR headsets, will be broadcasting the Valorant LA Champions finals live in VR this week, offering spectators the chance to immerse themselves in the virtual action like never before. Originally announced back in 2021, Virtex […]
’90s Classic The 7th Guest Returns As A VR Game This October
August 22, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
Explore a sprawling mansion inhabited by realistic ghosts in this immersive reimagining. Developer Vertigo Games, the team behind popular VR titles such as Arizona Sunshine and After the Fall, has just announced the release date for its latest game, The 7th Guest VR. Revealed during the Gamescom 2023 Opening Night Live Pre-Show, this spooky-looking experience […]
VRChat Mobile Is Now Available In Alpha On Android
August 22, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
An iOS version is also on the way according to the team. After long last, VRChat, the immensely popular VR social platform, is finally available in alpha on Android devices, allowing you to mix and mingle with other players online via a smartphone or tablet. That said, not everyone will have access to the app […]
This KFC VR Game Is Played Inside A Bucket Of Chicken
August 21, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
The more points you earn the more IRL chicken you get. Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), the popular American fast food chain, has launched a VR game in Hong Kong, China that transported players to a KFC-inspired world where they could earn real-world fried chicken by completing virtual objectives. The “Bucketverse VR” experience immersed players in […]
You Can Now Play The Original Far Cry In VR With Motion Controls
August 18, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
The 2004 classic looks better than ever in VR. Crytek’s first-person shooter Far Cry can now be played in VR with motion controls thanks to a third-party mod from German developer Holger Frydrych. You may remember Frydrych for his work on the popular Half-Life 2 VR Mod, which lets you experience Valve’s iconic action shooter […]
Toy Trains Lets You Build Your Dream Train Set In VR
August 18, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
The “playful track-building” game is scheduled to arrive later this year. Developer Something Random this week announced Toy Trains, a new VR game coming soon to major VR platforms. Described as a “playful track-building VR game,” this nostalgia-inducing experience allows you to craft complex virtual railways and solve open-ended puzzles using your motion controllers. Each […]

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