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Dean Takahashi

@deantak
68 posts
2026-03-06
Here's our exclusive interview with Tim Sweeney (and a bit of Steve Allison) on Epic Games' settlement with Google and the return of Fortnite worldwide on Android. We got Tim's response to reactions about the benefits for game developers and his thoughts on why Epic decided to
2026-03-06 View on X
GamesBeat

An interview with Tim Sweeney on the Google-Epic settlement, how the Play Store changes impact developers, why Epic's case against Apple is different, and more

It's been 2,030 days since Fortnite was put in jail, with both Google and Apple pulling it down worldwide on August 13, 2020 …

2026-03-05
Fortnite is back on Android. And huge news with Google slashing platform fees and allowing payment choice on Google Play Store. https://gamesbeat.com/...
2026-03-05 View on X
Bloomberg

Google announces an Android app store program and lower developer fees to resolve Epic's antitrust litigation and comply with new rules in Europe and elsewhere

Alphabet Inc.'s Google unveiled a new system for apps on its Android phones and tablets Wednesday, agreeing to easier access …

Fortnite is back on Android. And huge news with Google slashing platform fees and allowing payment choice on Google Play Store. https://gamesbeat.com/...
2026-03-05 View on X
The Verge

Google's Epic settlement term sheet prohibits Tim Sweeney from criticizing Google's app practices until at least September 2032 and mandates that he praise them

it contractually converted him into an advocateForums:r/fuckepic:As part of a reworking of the settlement between Epic and Google, Tim Sweeney has signed away his rights to critici...

2025-10-22
Unity is supporting Samsung's Galaxy XR headset. https://gamesbeat.com/...
2025-10-22 View on X
Bloomberg

Samsung unveils the Galaxy XR headset, with Android XR, 4K micro-OLED displays, a Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip, and an external battery pack, available for $1,800

The $1,800 headset is a precursor to smart glasses launching “pretty soon.”  —  A new mixed-reality headset developed …

2025-03-25
This is the downside of sovereign technology for the U.S.
2025-03-25 View on X
Wired

Some EU organizations weigh moving from AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure over US privacy fears under Trump; two European cloud providers say it is driving interest

Companies in the EU are starting to look for ways to ditch Amazon, Google, and Microsoft cloud services amid fears of rising security risks from the US. Bluesky: @hern , @orangesau...

2025-01-22
These are some very tough numbers. But it is a much-appreciated trove of data from GDC on the state of gaming.
2025-01-22 View on X
VentureBeat

A survey of 3,000+ game developers: 11% were laid off in the past year, 58% back unionization, 30% say generative AI negatively impacts the industry, and more

The 2025 GDC survey revealed the impact of industry-wide layoffs in 2024 where one of every 11 game developers lost a job.

2024-11-07
Regarding Borderlands movie, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said it was disappointing and the results were not material to Take-Two's financials and so it did not break them out. The box office was $31 million, with costs above $110 million.
2024-11-07 View on X
Reuters

Take-Two reports Q2 net bookings up 2% YoY to $1.47B, vs. $1.43B est., net revenue up 4% to $1.35B, and sells its Private Division label to an unnamed buyer

Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO.O) beat Wall Street expectations for second-quarter bookings and profit on Wednesday …

2024-10-29
I had a great chat with Tim. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney's path to the open metaverse is via enlightened self-interest https://venturebeat.com/... via @GamesBeat #epicgames #metaverse #openmetaverse #unreal
2024-10-29 View on X
VentureBeat

An interview with Epic CEO Tim Sweeney on the path to the open metaverse, the growth of user-generated content on Fortnite, Epic's 3D assets store Fab, and more

Dean Takahashi / VentureBeat : X: @deantak X: Dean Takahashi / @deantak : I had a great chat with Tim. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney's path to the open metaverse is via enlightened s...

2024-09-08
Roblox has relaxed its modesty layer rules. The frog is now free of underwear [image]
2024-09-08 View on X
TechCrunch

Roblox plans a generative AI tool to let creators make 3D scenes using text prompts, and announces new social features like Party and Music Charts

will developers join paid tiers to help it reach the ‘next frontier’? Scott J Mulligan / MIT Technology Review : Roblox is launching a generative AI that builds 3D environments in ...

2024-09-07
Roblox has dropped bans on 2 million players to date. [image]
2024-09-07 View on X
The Verge

Roblox plans to let creators keep 50% to 70% of revenue when their titles are purchased in real currency on desktop computers vs. 30% for purchases with Robux

will developers join paid tiers to help it reach the ‘next frontier’? Bryant Francis / Game Developer : Roblox rolls out higher-rev share plan for devs making premium games Carli V...

Roblox asset manager is getting a makeover due in 2025.
2024-09-07 View on X
The Verge

Roblox plans to let creators keep 50% to 70% of revenue when their titles are purchased in real currency on desktop computers vs. 30% for purchases with Robux

will developers join paid tiers to help it reach the ‘next frontier’? Bryant Francis / Game Developer : Roblox rolls out higher-rev share plan for devs making premium games Carli V...

You can buy Beetlejuice Beetlejuice tickets on Roblox to see the movie that opens today in real life. Integrated in 8 weeks and it has 23M plays in a month. [image]
2024-09-07 View on X
TechCrunch

Roblox plans a generative AI tool to let creators make 3D scenes using text prompts, and announces new social features like Party and Music Charts

At the annual Roblox Developers Conference, the company announced on Friday a series of upcoming changes coming to the platform in the next few months and years.

Roblox asset manager is getting a makeover due in 2025.
2024-09-07 View on X
TechCrunch

Roblox plans a generative AI tool to let creators make 3D scenes using text prompts, and announces new social features like Party and Music Charts

At the annual Roblox Developers Conference, the company announced on Friday a series of upcoming changes coming to the platform in the next few months and years.

You can buy Beetlejuice Beetlejuice tickets on Roblox to see the movie that opens today in real life. Integrated in 8 weeks and it has 23M plays in a month. [image]
2024-09-07 View on X
The Verge

Roblox plans to let creators keep 50% to 70% of revenue when their titles are purchased in real currency on desktop computers vs. 30% for purchases with Robux

will developers join paid tiers to help it reach the ‘next frontier’? Bryant Francis / Game Developer : Roblox rolls out higher-rev share plan for devs making premium games Carli V...

Roblox has relaxed its modesty layer rules. The frog is now free of underwear [image]
2024-09-07 View on X
TechCrunch

Roblox plans a generative AI tool to let creators make 3D scenes using text prompts, and announces new social features like Party and Music Charts

At the annual Roblox Developers Conference, the company announced on Friday a series of upcoming changes coming to the platform in the next few months and years.

Roblox has dropped bans on 2 million players to date. [image]
2024-09-07 View on X
TechCrunch

Roblox plans a generative AI tool to let creators make 3D scenes using text prompts, and announces new social features like Party and Music Charts

At the annual Roblox Developers Conference, the company announced on Friday a series of upcoming changes coming to the platform in the next few months and years.

2024-04-10
It's a clear sign of different management approach and priorities under Microsoft.
2024-04-10 View on X
Reuters

NetEase and Microsoft say they plan to bring World of Warcraft and other Blizzard games back to China after a feud ended the 14-year partnership in January 2023

Chinese video games giant NetEase (9999.HK) said it is working with Microsoft (MSFT.O) to bring popular games including …

2024-03-29
It's called escape from Embracer. $460 million price paid in 2024; $1.3 billion in 2021. Take-Two to acquire Gearbox from Embracer https://venturebeat.com/... via @VentureBeat
2024-03-29 View on X
IGN

Take-Two acquires Borderlands developer Gearbox Entertainment from the Embracer Group for $460M in stock; the deal is expected to close by the end of June 2024

A new Homeworld game is also in development.  —  Embracer Group has officially divested Gearbox Entertainment …

2024-03-28
It's called escape from Embracer. $460 million price paid in 2024; $1.3 billion in 2021. Take-Two to acquire Gearbox from Embracer https://venturebeat.com/... via @VentureBeat
2024-03-28 View on X
IGN

Take-Two acquires Borderlands developer Gearbox Entertainment from the Embracer Group for $460M in stock; the deal is expected to close by the end of June 2024

A new Homeworld game is also in development.  —  Embracer Group has officially divested Gearbox Entertainment …

2024-03-11
A long read filled with the wisdom of Shawn Layden. How former PlayStation boss views gaming's tumultuous time | Shawn Layden interview https://venturebeat.com/... via @VentureBeat @GamesBeat
2024-03-11 View on X
VentureBeat

Q&A with ex-PlayStation boss Shawn Layden about his support for Web3 gaming company Readygg, blockchain games, mass layoffs, AI, controlling costs, and more