HardwareFreaks - Hardware News https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ Hardware News Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:13:53 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/hardware-icon-512-150x150.png HardwareFreaks - Hardware News https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ 32 32 Former Unreal Engine director retires after 15 years at Epic https://hardware.nrgnews.net/former-unreal-engine-director-retires-after-15-years-at-epic/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:13:53 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/former-unreal-engine-director-retires-after-15-years-at-epic/ The world of game development is undergoing a seismic shift, and as major industry figures step away, it offers a reflective moment on the incredible journey of technological evolution. Nicholas Penwarden, a former Unreal Engine director and longtime Epic engineer, has recently announced his departure from the company after 15 years. Penwarden reflected on his […]

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]]> Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney Blasts Valve AI Content Rules As Irresponsible https://hardware.nrgnews.net/epic-games-ceo-tim-sweeney-blasts-valve-ai-content-rules-as-irresponsible/ Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:22:24 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/epic-games-ceo-tim-sweeney-blasts-valve-ai-content-rules-as-irresponsible/ The Future of Play: Epic Games CEO Takes a Stand on AI and Content Rules The digital landscape is constantly shifting, and in the high-stakes arena of game development, the lines between creative freedom, technological innovation, and corporate governance are being intensely debated. At the center of this conversation is Tim Sweeney, the visionary CEO […]

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]]> Epic boss Tim Sweeney blasts Steam for putting AI tags on games — says move is ‘irresponsible of Valve’ https://hardware.nrgnews.net/epic-boss-tim-sweeney-blasts-steam-for-putting-ai-tags-on-games-says-move-is-irresponsible-of-valve/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:19:43 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/epic-boss-tim-sweeney-blasts-steam-for-putting-ai-tags-on-games-says-move-is-irresponsible-of-valve/ The AI Dilemma: Why Game Developers Are Fighting Over Disclosure The future of game development is being built at an accelerated pace, powered by artificial intelligence. With major engine updates, like Unreal Engine 6, are integrating powerful AI tools, the conversation has shifted from if AI will change gaming to how we should handle its […]

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]]> Former Unreal Engine ‘lead evangelist’ Sjoerd De Jong leaves Epic Games, says the industry is reaching a ‘pivotal’ moment that he must ‘come to terms with’ https://hardware.nrgnews.net/former-unreal-engine-lead-evangelist-sjoerd-de-jong-leaves-epic-games-says-the-industry-is-reaching-a-pivotal-moment-that-he-must-come-to-terms-with/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:21:44 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/former-unreal-engine-lead-evangelist-sjoerd-de-jong-leaves-epic-games-says-the-industry-is-reaching-a-pivotal-moment-that-he-must-come-to-terms-with/ The Evolution of a Legend: Unreal Engine Expert Sjoerd De Jong Steps Away from Epic Games In the world of game development, where technology evolves at warp speed, some careers become synonymous with the very tools they master. Sjoerd De Jong, a figure whose deep history with the Unreal Engine spans over two decades, has […]

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