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Employees say Roblox’s efforts have not gone far enough to address their concerns (REUTERS) Gaming 

Roblox Confronts Calls for Increased Diversity Among Staff

Adarsh V.K, , , ,

During a virtual all-hands meeting on Zoom in spring 2021, Roblox Corp., a prominent video-game company, addressed the issue of gender diversity among its top leadership. An employee raised the question via text, expressing concern about the limited representation of women in higher positions. Sources present at the meeting reported that David Baszucki, the co-founder and CEO of Roblox, acknowledged the query and explained that the company maintains rigorous hiring standards. Several women said they found the comment disparaging, but not surprising. In public and private forums, Baszucki, 60, and…

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LVMH Group managing director Toni Belloni said Epic’s tools will also help the company “engage more effectively with young generations who are very much at ease with these codes and uses.” (REUTERS) Gaming 

LVMH and Epic Games Team Up to Provide Immersive Virtual Experiences

Jim Hendler, ,

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, a high-end French goods company, has collaborated with Epic Games Inc., the developer of Fortnite, to attract customers through virtual fitting rooms and fashion shows. LVMH will use Epic’s 3D creation tools to create immersive products and experiences, as well as new collections and advertising campaigns, according to a Wednesday announcement. For example, Epic’s Unreal Engine graphics platform can be used to create “digital twins” that allow customers to see how a physical product looks and behaves before it’s manufactured. LVMH Group CEO Toni…

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Fortnite Wilds starts on June 9th. Gaming 

Fortnite’s Upcoming Season Includes Transformers and Rideable Raptors

Sanjay Patil, , ,

Fortnite fans brace yourselves as Epic Games prepares to devastate the game’s island once more. The upcoming season, named Fortnite Wilds, is set to launch on June 9th, and a cinematic trailer was unveiled during Summer Game Fest Live. This time, Epic is renovating the island by knocking down its center and revealing a jungle. You can ride colorful velociraptors and explore ancient ruins. Mud and vines also play their role in the season. Somehow this all ties into the Transformers collaboration when Optimus Prime shows up. The new Transformers…

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SuperGaming is partnering with Heena Sidhu, who is the first Indian pistol shooter to reach the top ranking in the world rankings by the ISSF to include her as a character in their upcoming battle royale game, Indus. News 

SuperGaming is partnering with Olympic shooter Heena Sidhu for Indus Battle Royale

Febin Mathew, , , ,

Pune-based Indian game developer SuperGaming is teaming up with Olympic pistol shooter Heena Sidhu to feature her as a character in their upcoming battle royale game Indus. Heena Sidhu is the first Indian pistol shooter to top the International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) world rankings and is also the first Indian to win a gold medal in an ISSF World Cup final. “I was surprised to see so much care and attention to detail from an Indian game studio, especially when it comes to shooting and gunplay and how all…

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Fortnite players can now live stream their gameplay on Houseparty

Nitin Misra,

Epic Games integrated Houseparty video chat into Fortnite last year in November. It now allows players to broadcast their Fortnite gameplay on Houseparty. The latest Houseparty integration is available for Fortnite players on PC, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4. Fortnite players will need to have a Houseparty account to stream their gameplay. Houseparty is available on Android and iOS. The streaming option, however, is only available for the platforms mentioned above. Houseparty streaming is aimed at a small audience of up to 9 other people. How to Live Stream Your…

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Apple plans to invest more than one billion euros ($ 1.2 billion) in Germany and open Europe's largest research center for mobile semiconductor and wireless software. (REUTERS) News Reviews 

Apple defends app review process after Epic Games transfers Australian antitrust watchdog

Adriana Marais, ,

Apple defended its app review process after Fortnite maker Epic Games and other developers filed complaints with Australia’s antitrust watchdog, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). In its response to ACCC, Apple said the app review process is necessary to ensure apps deliver what they promise, don’t invade user privacy, and don’t present objectionable content. . The company added that it allows developers to appeal in case their apps are rejected. He said, Apple reviews 73% of potential apps within 24 hours of being submitted by a developer. If…

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Mobile Fortnite players who were unable to access the game will soon be able to do so on Epic's PC storefront. (Fortnite) News 

Fortnite returns to iOS thanks to Nvidias cloud gaming web app

Nitin Misra, , , ,

Nvidia has joined other cloud game providers in bypassing the Apple App Store and launching a mobile web app version of the GeForce NOW service. GeForce NOW is available in beta now and its more than 5 million registered users can use the app on Safari on iPhone or iPad and play the games they want. Including Fortnite. According to reports, Nvidia is also planning to expand support for its desktop version of GeForce NOW based on Chrome, which only works on Chromebooks now, to more platforms like Android, Linux,…

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