Epic Games
Facts
- HQ
- FORT WORTH, Texas
- Sectors
- Video games, Software, Digital storefront
- Founded
- 1991
- Stage
- Public
SECUR3D adds Etsy, Society6, Printables, Redbubble and TeePublic to Sentry testing as it readies wider deployment
SECUR3D announced it has expanded development testing of its brand-protection product Sentry to include listings from Etsy, Society6, Printables, Redbubble and TeePublic, using limited engagements with select enterprise customers to detect possible IP misuse and prioritize findings. The additions broaden Sentry's testing across creator-led commerce, downloadable 3D models and print-on-demand merchandise to refine detection, evidence collection and reporting ahead of wider deployment.
Epic Games Acquires Meshcapade to Integrate AI-Powered 3D Digital Human Tech into Fortnite and Unreal Engine
Epic Games acquired Meshcapade, a company specializing in AI-powered 3D digital human technology, to enhance creator tools in gaming, film, and virtual production via Fortnite and Unreal Engine.
Taiwan’s eNeural Technologies Opens North American HQ in Bellevue with $3.5M Investment and 30 Jobs, Targets 500 Employees
Taiwan-based AI startup eNeural Technologies is establishing its North American headquarters in Bellevue, Washington, planning to invest $3.5 million and create around 30 jobs initially, with a long-term goal of expanding to over 500 employees as a core edge AI R&D center. The company specializes in lightweight, low-power AI software and chips for on-site device intelligence in logistics, vehicles, and smart city infrastructure.
Supreme Court to Decide in October 2026 Whether Apple's 30% App Store Commission Model Violates Injunction in Epic Games Case
The Supreme Court will hear Apple's appeal in the Epic Games App Store contempt case in October 2026, a decision that could uphold or dismantle Apple's 30% commission model on app payments. The case will significantly impact the economics of mobile startups and developer revenue by determining if Apple's 27% commission on external payments violates a 2021 injunction.
Roblox Shares Plunge 42% in 2026 to $46.83 Amid Weak Q1 Results and Market Sell-Off
Roblox stock has fallen 42% in 2026, dropping 9% to $46.83 amid broader market sell-offs affecting high-multiple tech companies. The decline follows weaker Q1 earnings and lowered guidance, with shares remaining below their 200-day average despite some analyst buy ratings.
Seattle Security Startup Tensor9 Raises $4M Seed to Enable Secure Cloud App Deployment
Seattle-based security startup Tensor9, founded by Amazon and tech veterans in 2023, raised $4 million in seed funding to enable secure cloud software deployment within customer environments, addressing data sensitivity and security challenges. Their technology allows vendors to deploy and manage applications in customer clouds without transferring sensitive data, supporting hybrid cloud models.
Mirra Launches in Bellevue as an Upscale VR Entertainment Venue Featuring Team-Based Games for Up to 32 Players
Mirra is a new virtual reality entertainment venue opening soon in Bellevue, featuring team-based VR games displayed on a large central screen for spectators. The venue combines upscale gastropub ambiance with original VR games like Laser Room and Hockey Smash, supporting multiplayer competition among up to 32 players.
Seattle’s Ironwood Studios Prepares to Launch Pacific Drive, a Post-Apocalyptic Driving Survival Game Set in the Pacific Northwest
Ironwood Studios, a Seattle-based indie developer with experienced staff, is launching its debut game Pacific Drive, a randomized driving survival game set in a post-apocalyptic Pacific Northwest called the Olympic Exclusion Zone. The game emphasizes vehicle management and personal survival, with a scheduled release later this year, accompanied by a developer diary series.
Seattle Startup Starform, Founded by Ex-Z2 Team, Releases 'Metalstorm' Aerial Combat Game with BITKRAFT-Backed Funding
Seattle-based game studio Starform, founded by former Z2 employees, has launched Metalstorm, a free-to-play, fast-paced 5 vs. 5 aerial combat game for PC and mobile, now in open beta in select countries. The game emphasizes action over realistic flight simulation and is partially funded by a 2021 seed round led by BITKRAFT Ventures.
Pluto VR launches PlutoSphere Early Access to stream PC VR to Quest headsets without a PC
Seattle startup Pluto VR has launched PlutoSphere into Early Access, a streaming platform that lets Oculus Quest and Quest 2 headsets run PC VR apps without a local computer by streaming from the cloud. The service requires 5 GHz Wi‑Fi 6, ~50 Mbps bandwidth, sub-100ms ping to an AWS region, and supports Steam, Epic and Oculus libraries while aiming to expand headset support.
AccelByte raises $10M Series A led by Galaxy Interactive to power backend for live-service multiplayer games
Seattle startup AccelByte, founded in 2016, raised $10 million in a Series A led by Galaxy Interactive to provide backend tools and scalable architecture for multiplayer "live service" games. Investors also include NetEase, KRAFTON, and Dreamhaven, and AccelByte counts partners like Bandai Namco, Gearbox, and Stray Bombay.
Former Z2 Executives Raise $3.2M to Launch Lightfox Games and Mobile Title Super Battle League
Former Z2 employees founded Lightfox Games, a Seattle-based mobile game studio, raising $3.2 million to develop their first title, Super Battle League, a real-time 3-on-3 battle game currently in early alpha. The seed funding round was led by March Gaming with participation from Hiro Capital and 1Up Ventures.
