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New Disney Game Is a Massive Gamble for the Future of Gaming

After investing an eye-watering $1.5 billion into Epic Games back in 2024, Disney and the Fortnite developer are betting hard on artificial intelligence when it comes to their next project. Disney has been bringing some of its most well-known IP to Fortnite ever since that deal went through, but the two companies are l...

After investing an eye-watering $1.5 billion into Epic Games back in 2024, Disney and the Fortnite developer are betting hard on artificial intelligence when it comes to their next project. Disney has been bringing some of its most well-known IP to Fortnite ever since that deal went through, but the two companies are looking to the future of this partnership, and it could prove to be a huge turning point for the entire industry. It's no secret that Disney isn't just one of the most powerful companies in entertainment, but also the world in general.

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