A motif perched within the Gilgameš Epic
Birds call forth a myriad of meanings in the Gilgameš Epic. Winged creatures convey abundance and revelry, enhance the narrative's soundscape, and foretell events in the story. In the article "Soundscapes, Portentous Calls, and Bird Symbolism in the.....»»
Watching Invincible Season 2? Pick up this free game on the Epic Games Store
Fill the void between the weekly release of Invincible Season 2 episodes by snagging Invincible Presents: Atom Eve for free on the Epic Games Store......»»
Epic Mickey: Rebrushed’s control tweaks reinvigorate a Wii classic
We played Epic Mickey: Rebrushed at GDC and got a much better idea of what’s been redone in the Wii remake......»»
Watching Invincible Season 2? Pick up this free game on the Epic Game Store
Fill the void between the weekly release of Invincible Season 2 episodes by snagging Invincible Presents: Atom Eve for free on the Epic Games Store......»»
Epic will take 12% cut of Epic Games Store sales when it launches on iPhone this year
There are more developments today in the ongoing battle between Apple and some of its biggest App Store opponents. First, in a new amicus briefed filed in the United States today, Meta, Microsoft, X, and Match Group have teamed up to oppose Apple’s.....»»
Epic and allies are complaining about Apple"s US App Store fees, while they charge about the same
Epic has been joined by Meta, Microsoft, X, and Match to protest how Apple is handling App Store fees and the California anti-steering order, even as Microsoft bills Xbox developers heavily, and Epic attempts to charge a 12% commission in the EU.Epic.....»»
Epic still plans to bring its Games Store to iOS and Android this year
Epic Games is committing to getting the Epic Games Store on both iOS and Android by the end of 2024......»»
Epic Hackintosh project gets 3D printed Mac Plus body
One Apple enthusiast has managed to create a Hackintosh closely modeled on the Macintosh Plus, thanks to a considerable amount of 3D printing.Original Macintosh Plus [left], Kevin Noki's recreation [right]Some Hackintosh projects attempt to give user.....»»
Epic Games vs Apple set to restart in Australia with Google in tow
The paused courtroom fight between Apple and Epic Games in Australia is set to resume, but with a similar lawsuit against Google being incorporated into the same trial.Still from Epic Games 'Free Fortnite' videoAs part of its global legal battle agai.....»»
Dune: What the climate of Arrakis can tell us about the hunt for habitable exoplanets
Frank Herbert's Dune is epic sci-fi storytelling with an environmental message at its heart. The novels and movies are set on the desert planet of Arrakis, which various characters dream of transforming into a greener world—much like some envision.....»»
Fly through Tesla’s Giga Berlin factory in this epic drone video
Take a trip through Tesla's technology-packed car manufacturing facility — Giga Berlin — in this dramatic drone video......»»
“You a—holes”: Court docs reveal Epic CEO’s anger at Steam’s 30% fees
Unearthed emails show the fury that helped motivate Epic's Games Store launch. Epic Games founder and CEO Tim Sweeney. (credit: Epic Games) Epic CEO Tim Sweeney has long been an outspoken opponent of what he sees as Valv.....»»
Epic asks court to block Apple’s 27% commission on website purchases
Apple charges 27% commission for sales "on your website after a link out." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Justin Sullivan ) Epic Games yesterday urged a federal court to sanction Apple for alleged violations of an injun.....»»
Apple speaks out against Epic"s contempt of court accusation
Following Epic Games's requesting that Apple should be held in contempt of court over what it alleges is failure to comply with an anti-steering ruling, Apple has issued a rare direct response.Playing 'Fortnite' on an iPhoneThe long-running legal bat.....»»
Epic Games asks court to hold Apple in contempt over weak App Store anti-steering changes
Even though Apple just reinstated Epic’s developer account in the European Union, there’s a lot more drama to come. In January, Apple announced changes to the App Store in the United States to give developers the option to link to alternative pay.....»»
Epic wants Apple held in contempt of court for not following through on removing anti-steering measures
The Epic versus Apple saga continues to stretch on, as Epic has requested federal intervention after accusing Apple of failing to remove anti-steering measures how it wanted them to.Image Credit: Epic GamesIn January, the three-year battle between Ap.....»»
Epic Games Unreal Engine fee: $1,850 per seat for non-games, with exceptions
Epic Games has won its battle to be an iOS developer (though who knows how many more twists and turns there may be along the way), and it will now be hoping that its new Unreal Engine fee doesn’t lead to battles with its own developer clients ….....»»
How a wandering white shark"s epic journey could provide clues for protecting them
As sharks go, LeeBeth is something like a long-haul trucker with gills and giant teeth......»»
Apple backtracks, reinstates Epic Games’ iOS developer account in Europe
After EU began investigation, Apple repaves path for Fortnite on European iOS. Enlarge / Artist's conception of Epic Games celebrating their impending return to iOS in Europe. (credit: Epic Games) Apple has agreed to rei.....»»
M3 MacBook Air arrives, Apple Vision Pro stays, and Apple Car goes
We've had one month with Apple Vision Pro, we're seeing strange days with the EU and Epic Games, plus the M3 MacBook Air is here, all on the AppleInsider podcast.A MacBook Air with (inset on screen) a mockup Apple CarWhile one part of Apple has been.....»»
Epic says Apple will reinstate developer account, clearing path for Epic Games Store on iPhone
After a whirlwind of events, Epic Games says Apple has reinstated their App Store developer account. The move clears the way for Epic to bring its Epic Games Store to the EU, avoiding the App Store structure altogether. The turnaround is somewhat une.....»»