Games

NetEase Games Slapped with $900 Million Lawsuit Over Alleged Defamation and Business Sabotage in the Marvel Rivals Debacle

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New Orleans, LA — A colossal legal battle is underway as Prytania Media, a prominent umbrella company for multiple video game development studios in New Orleans, has levied a $900 million lawsuit against NetEase Games. The lawsuit accuses the developer of Marvel Rivals, a successful mobile game, of defamation, unfair trade practices, and business interference that allegedly led to Prytania Media’s downfall. The complaint, filed in January in a Louisiana court, details distressing allegations by Prytania Media owners, Annie and Jeff Strain. Both veterans in the gaming industry, the Strains claim that their company faced … Read more

Revolutionizing the Slopes: AI to Judge and Enhance Fan Engagement at Aspen’s Winter X Games

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Aspen, Colorado — This weekend, the Winter X Games in Aspen will introduce a groundbreaking use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the Superpipe competition, marking a significant shift towards technology-driven sports assessments. The AI’s application extends beyond judging, as it will also play a significant role in enhancing the event’s global fan engagement. Developed by Google Cloud and built on Google’s Vertex AI, the technology will undergo trial runs this year. Event organizers are exploring its potential to transform future competitions. The AI system has been designed to objectively assess performance by analyzing video footage … Read more

Epic Games Accuses Google of Fresh Antitrust Violations in Latest Clash

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San Francisco, CA – Epic Games, the developer behind the popular video game Fortnite, has launched a legal battle against Google, accusing the tech giant of new antitrust violations. The gaming company alleges that Google has manipulated software and contractual agreements to stifle competition and maintain its dominance in the app distribution market. Epic Games’ contention revolves around Google’s control over the Android ecosystem. According to the accusations, Google not only leverages its Play Store to limit the viability of alternative app stores but also employs restrictive agreements to discourage third-party app developers from offering … Read more

Test Your Time-Telling Skills in the Exciting 2024 Tiny Games Challenge!

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Los Angeles, Calif. — Puzzle and strategy game enthusiasts have another opportunity to showcase their skills as the 2024 Tiny Games Contest entices participants to measure their temporal precision with the theme “Are You a Good Judge of Time?” The competition, hosted annually, challenges developers to create diminutive games that are ingeniously designed, emphasizing clever gameplay mechanics within very restricted digital space requirements. This year’s theme invites game developers to delve into the concept of time, a universal and pivotal element in game design that affects how players interact with game mechanics. From racing against … Read more