Epic Games: News
Headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, Epic Games is a video game and software developer and publisher. Originally known as Potomac Computer Systems, the company was established in 1991 by Tim Sweeney. The name was changed to Epic Games a year later, and the headquarters were also shifted from Potomac, Maryland, US to Cary. The company is the creator of games like Fortnite, Battle Breakers, Unreal, Gears of War, Shadow Complex, and the Infinity Blade series of games. Through its Unreal Engine, a commercially available game engine, it brings interactive experiences to PC, console, mobile, AR, VR, and the Web. For this, Guinness World Records named it the “most successful video game engine.” The company has three offices in Asia: Shanghai (China), Yokohama (Japan) and Seoul (South Korea).
14 Apr 2024
AppleApple denies breaching US court order in Epic Games lawsuit
Apple has denied allegations that it breached a court order related to its App Store practices.
13 Apr 2024
GoogleEpic Games advocates for Play Store overhaul post antitrust victory
Epic Games, having recently triumphed in an antitrust lawsuit against Google, is now advocating for significant changes to the Play Store.
09 Apr 2024
IntelIntel probes gaming crashes on latest Core i9 chips
Intel is currently investigating a series of gaming crashes reported by users of its latest Core i9 desktop chips.
21 Mar 2024
AppleMeta, X, Microsoft, Match unite against Apple's third-party payment rules
Meta, Microsoft, X, and Match Group, are backing Epic Games in its protest against Apple's new fee on payments processed outside the App Store.
12 Mar 2024
Warner BrosWarner Bros's MultiVersus fighter game is returning this May
Warner Bros. Discovery's fighting game, MultiVersus, is slated for a comeback on May 28.
10 Mar 2024
AppleDMA effect: Apple reinstates Epic Games in Europe
Epic Games has announced that Apple has restored its developer account in the European Union, allowing the gaming company to launch its Epic Games Store and bring Fortnite back to iOS devices in Europe.
09 Mar 2024
FortniteHere's why Fortnite is down
Fortnite fans have faced a frustrating day as the highly anticipated launch of Chapter 5: Season 2, inspired by Greek mythology, was delayed due to extended server downtime.
07 Mar 2024
AppleApple calls Epic Games 'untrustworthy' and terminates its developer account
US tech giant Apple has axed Epic Games' developer account.
08 Feb 2024
Walt DisneyDisney invests $1.5bn in Epic Games for a 'persistent universe'
Disney is making a massive splash in the gaming world by investing $1.5 billion in Fortnite's creator, Epic Games.
12 Dec 2023
Google'Fortnite' creator Epic Games wins antitrust lawsuit against Google
A United States (US) court jury has sided with Epic Games in its antitrust lawsuit against Google, wrapping up a three-year battle between the two companies.
30 Nov 2023
GoogleActivision Blizzard's negotiations with Google involved creating own game store
New details have emerged from the ongoing Epic v/s Google trial, revealing Activision Blizzard's secret "Project Boston."
09 Nov 2023
GoogleGoogle offered Epic $147mn to bring Fortnite to Play Store
Recently revealed court documents show that Google proposed a whopping $147 million deal to Epic Games, for the launch of the widely popular title Fortnite, on the Google Play Store.
20 Dec 2022
TechnologyEpic Games Them's Fightin' Herds is currently available for free
Them's Fightin' Herds from Epic Games is currently available in India for free. The game can be accessed via the company's store.
22 Nov 2022
GoogleGoogle paid Activision Blizzard to prevent Play Store rival: Epic
Epic Games' anti-trust lawsuit against Google has taken an unexpected turn. According to court filings, Google paid Activision Blizzard $360 million to stop them from competing against Play Store.
15 Oct 2021
GoogleGoogle countersues Epic for intentionally breaching Play Store terms
Around the time when Apple booted Epic Games' Fortnite off the App Store, Google followed suit and kicked the game off the Google Play Store.
10 Oct 2021
AppleApple seeks stay on injunction issued in lawsuit against Epic
Following the Epic Games v/s Apple lawsuit ruling, the smartphone manufacturer has been ordered to allow developers to let users access third-party payment systems from within the app to complete in-app purchases (IAPs).
13 Sep 2021
AppleEpic v/s Apple: Apple wins, must allow in-app payment alternatives
Epic Games and Apple have been embroiled in a legal battle since August 2020 when the former sued the latter alleging anti-competitive and monopolistic practices.
22 May 2021
AppleEpic v/s Apple: Cook asked why gamers paying for bankers
Apple CEO Tim Cook testified in the final round of testimony for the Epic v/s Apple lawsuit. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers posed some pointed questions to Cook over Apple's business model and Epic's claims about unfairly leveraging its monopoly.
06 May 2021
NetflixEmails reveal Apple's desperation to prevent Netflix ditching in-app purchases
It is well known that Apple charges a 30 percent commission on in-app purchases (IAP) per its App Store policy.
15 Apr 2021
WhatsAppNewsBytes Briefing: Germany clamps down on WhatsApp, and more
Even as Indian government scrambles to figure out how to prevent Facebook from taking advantage of its citizenry, Germany has leveraged the European Union's solid privacy laws to take WhatsApp to task.
14 Apr 2021
FortniteFortnite-maker Epic Games raises $1 billion; Valued at $28.7 billion
Epic Games has raised $1 billion in latest funding round at a current valuation of $28.7 billion. It has added nearly $10 billion to its valuation after Sony had pumped $250 million last year.
10 Apr 2021
AndroidApple kept iMessage from Android to lock users within iOS
Apple's high-level executives have admitted that the company could have made iMessage available on Android but it instead chose to trap users in the iOS walled garden.
18 Mar 2021
Gaming BytesLatest Fortnite season adds Lara Croft and Neymar Jr.
The undisputed king of battle royale games, and favorite of 11-year-olds everywhere, Fortnite has launched Season 6 with a new battle pass and a barrage of new skins.
20 Feb 2021
AndroidNewsBytes Briefing: Google keeps firing its ethics researchers
Google's former pride and joy, its Ethical AI research team, is turning out to be a PR campaign gone awry. The search giant had hired scientists promising them freedom, but the honeymoon period ended when they began publishing papers critical of Google's own products.
26 Jan 2021
HollywoodEpic Games, 'Fortnite' developer, backing animation feature film 'Gilgamesh'
Fortnite game developer brand Epic Games is spreading its wings.
11 Oct 2020
iOSFortnite is not coming back on iOS any time soon
If you were hoping to see Epic Games' Fortnite return to the Apple App Store, be warned that it is not going to happen any time soon.
09 Oct 2020
TechnologyProtonMail CEO alleges Apple forced them to add in-app purchases
Lately, the legal battle between Apple and Epic Games has been the talk of the town.
10 Sep 2020
Google MapsNewsBytes Briefing: TikTok tries to dodge sale, and more
Last night, TikTok was reported to be considering a way out of selling its US business to an American company.
30 Aug 2020
Microsoft#WeeklyRecap: Apple bans Epic, Zoom's outage, TikTok's crisis, and more
This week, a number of developments were reported in the world of technology, including a few interesting hardware launches and some rather concerning security issues, outages, and data leaks.
25 Aug 2020
AppleNewsBytes Briefing: Epic's Unreal Engine gets legal protection, and more
Since last night, the case between Apple and Epic Games has progressed.
24 Aug 2020
XNewsBytes Briefing: TikTok suing Trump administration, and more
In the updates reported over the weekend, TikTok confirmed the plan to sue the Trump administration for pressuring its parent company into selling the US business of the video-sharing service.
21 Aug 2020
AppleNewsBytes Briefing: Air leak at International Space Station, and more
In the updates since last night, NASA revealed that there has been a small air leak at the International Space Station.
21 Aug 2020
Apple#TechBytes: How to get Fortnite back on iPhone?
Apple and Epic Games' dramatic showdown, with all the lawsuits, parodies, tweets, has left Fortnite lovers in trouble.
18 Aug 2020
GoogleWhy are Apple, Google and Epic Games fighting?
Apple, Google, and Epic Games, the developer of Fortnite, are engaged in a dramatic row for the last few days.
18 Aug 2020
iOSNewsBytes Briefing: Apple-Epic row escalates, and more
In the updates since last night, the row between Apple and Epic Games has further escalated.
16 Aug 2020
Donald Trump#WeeklyRecap: Trump's 90-day deadline for TikTok, Fortnite row, and more
This week, several big players made headlines in the world of technology.
14 Aug 2020
GoogleNewsBytes Briefing: Fortnite removed from app stores, and more
In the updates since last night, Fortnite made major headlines.
31 Mar 2020
NetflixYou can win Rs. 7.5 crore from Houseparty: Here's how
Houseparty, the social networking app that shot to fame ever since governments began imposing lockdowns on their citizens in the wake of coronavirus pandemic, is offering a reward of Rs. 7.5 crore ($1 million).
07 Mar 2020
Gaming Bytes#GamingBytes: Five essential 'Fortnite' looting tips for beginners
Fortnite by Epic Games has cemented its place as one of the most popular Battle Royale games.
04 Mar 2020
Gaming Bytes#GamingBytes: Five tips for better building in Fortnite
Fortnite by Epic Games has taken the Battle Royale genre by storm with its unique approach. While some detractors have shown disapproval of the arcade-like gameplay, Fortnite brought a new aspect to this format, setting it apart from competitors.
01 Mar 2020
Gaming Bytes#GamingBytes: Five easy tips to win your first 'Fortnite' match
Fortnite by Epic Games has cemented its place as one of the most popular Battle Royale games in the world.
26 Feb 2020
Gaming Bytes#GamingBytes: Five tips to play 'Fortnite' like a pro
Fortnite by Epic Games has cemented its position as one of the most popular Battle Royale games.
23 Feb 2020
Gaming Bytes#GamingBytes: Fortnite's five best weapons for beginners
Fortnite by Epic Games is one of the most competitive Battle Royale games due to its ever-increasing popularity.
22 Feb 2020
Gaming Bytes#GamingBytes: Five common mistakes to avoid in Fortnite
Fortnite by Epic Games has become popular as well as competitive, due to the constant addition of exciting content, including weapons.
17 Feb 2020
Gaming Bytes#GamingBytes: Five tips to master shooting in 'Fortnite'
Fortnite by Epic Games has cemented its place as one of the most popular Battle Royale games in the genre.
11 Feb 2020
Gaming Bytes#GamingBytes: Five 'Fortnite' guns that pros use
Fortnite by Epic Games has cemented its place as one of the most popular Battle Royales.
23 Jan 2020
Gaming Bytes#GamingBytes: Five tips to survive longer in 'Fortnite'
Fortnite by Epic Games delivers one of the most challenging and interesting Battle Royale experiences since developers keep adding new and exciting content.
14 Oct 2019
Gaming Bytes#GamingBytes: Five tips to play 'Fortnite' like a pro
Fortnite by Epic Games has cemented its position as one of the most popular Battle Royale games.
13 Oct 2019
Gaming Bytes#GamingBytes: Five essential 'Fortnite' tips for beginners
Fortnite by Epic Games has captured the Battle Royale genre of gaming by storm.
06 Oct 2019
SamsungSamsung releases exclusive Fortnite Glow outfit for several Galaxy devices
Samsung has partnered with Epic Games to release an exclusive Fortnite Glow outfit and Levitate emote for several Galaxy smartphones and tablets.
27 Jun 2019
Fortnite#GamingBytes: All you need to know about 'Fortnite's v9.30 update
Fortnite fans will soon receive new stuff with the game's v9.30 content update.
24 Jun 2019
AMD#GamingBytes: Fortnite's PC requirements undergo change; Here's what Season-10 brings
Ahead of its upcoming season 10, Fortnite has made some changes to its basic playing requirements.
23 Jun 2019
Fortnite#GamingBytes: How will Epic's two-week break affect 'Fortnite'?
Creator of Fortnite Epic Games is taking a break from June 24 to July 8, as it announced on its blog.
21 Jun 2019
World Health OrganizationPrince Harry's comment on 'Fortnite' rekindles the gaming-addiction debate
The popular Battle Royale game Fortnite is usually in the news for good reasons like its interesting crossovers.
18 May 2019
Battle Royale#GamingBytes: 'Fortnite' ties-up with 'John Wick,' releases limited-time skin
John Wick: Chapter 3- Parabellum is now running in theaters. The film has received critical acclaim and could very well become a box office hit.
06 May 2019
Sports#GamingBytes: 'Fortnite' season 9 coming soon. Know all about it
The most awaited news is here.
27 Apr 2019
Fortnite#GamingBytes: Fornite teams-up with Avengers: Endgame and here's the result
It seldom happens that one cultural phenomenon teams up with another and the result is this satisfactory.
21 Apr 2019
XiaomiRedmi Note 7 Pro might soon get Fortnite support
Xiaomi has announced that it is working with Qualcomm and Epic Games to bring Fortnite support on its Redmi Note 7 Pro smartphone.
16 Apr 2019
PUBG#GamingBytes: Why Indian gamers should play Fortnite instead of PUBG?
PUBG and Fortnite are cult-favorite titles with millions of players.
10 Mar 2019
Gaming Bytes#GamingBytes: Five tips to play 'Fortnite' like a pro
Fortnite by Epic Games has cemented its position as one of the most popular Battle Royale games.
09 Mar 2019
Gaming Bytes#GamingBytes: Five tips to master shooting in 'Fortnite'
Fortnite by Epic Games has cemented its place as one of the most popular Battle Royale games in the genre.
08 Mar 2019
Gaming Bytes#GamingBytes: Five essential 'Fortnite' tips for beginners
Fortnite by Epic Games has captured the Battle Royale genre of gaming by storm.
07 Mar 2019
Gaming Bytes#GamingBytes: Five 'Fortnite' guns that pros use
Fortnite by Epic Games has cemented its place as one of the most popular Battle Royales.
06 Mar 2019
Gaming Bytes#GamingBytes: Five essential 'Fortnite' looting tips for beginners
Fortnite by Epic Games has cemented its place as one of the most popular Battle Royale games.
01 Mar 2019
Gaming Bytes#GamingBytes: Five easy tips to win your first 'Fortnite' match
Fortnite by Epic Games has cemented its place as one of the most popular Battle Royale games in the world.
20 Feb 2019
Gaming Bytes#GamingBytes: Five tips to survive longer in 'Fortnite'
Fortnite by Epic Games delivers one of the most challenging and interesting Battle Royale experiences since developers keep adding new and exciting content.
16 Feb 2019
Gaming BytesFortnite is giving away Season 8 Battle Pass for free
The competition is heating up in the Battle Royale genre of gaming with the recent release of Apex Legends.
12 Feb 2019
TencentTencent invests $150mn in Reddit; users fear Chinese censorship
On Monday, Reddit confirmed that it had raised a whopping $300mn in its series D round of funding, with Chinese giants Tencent joining its fray of investors with a $150mn contribution.
25 Jan 2019
Gaming Bytes#GamingBytes: Who are the world's five best 'Fortnite' players?
Fortnite by Epic Games has built a strong fan following in the Battle Royale community by constantly adding new and exciting content.
19 Jan 2019
YouTubeNetflix names a Battle Royale game as its biggest competitor
Netflix is one of the most premiere streaming platforms globally and is compelled to supply new and exciting content constantly to sustain consumers' interest.
12 Jan 2019
Gaming Bytes#GamingBytes: Epic Games Store's new refund policy gives Steam competition
Epic Games Store is the latest platform by Epic for purchasing games online.
08 Jan 2019
Gaming Bytes#GamingBytes: Fortnite update 7.10 to bring a host of changes
Fortnite by Epic Games has become popular in the Battle Royale genre by constantly rolling out new updates to ensure exciting and smoother gameplay.
07 Jan 2019
Gaming Bytes#GamingBytes: Fortnite to get new Suppressed Sniper Rifle?
Fortnite is one of the most popular Battle Royale games and Epic Games keeps adding new items to keep gamers hooked.
06 Jan 2019
Gaming Bytes#GamingBytes: Holiday Event will return to 'Fortnite' next week
Fortnite by Epic Games was celebrating the popularity of its Battle Royale with the loyal gaming fan base in the holiday season through a special event titled '14 Days of Fortnite'.
04 Jan 2019
Gaming Bytes#GamingBytes: How and where to buy 'Fortnite' Snowfoot outfit
Fortnite by Epic Games has given gamers a host of interesting content to check out. This keeps interest alive in this popular Battle Royale.
04 Jan 2019
Gaming Bytes#GamingBytes: Epic Games Store for Android to bring exclusive apps
Epic Games Store was launched in December 2018 to give Steam competition.
02 Jan 2019
Gaming Bytes#GamingBytes: Here's how 'Fortnite' celebrated New Year with gamers
Fortnite by Epic Games continues to remain one of the most popular Battle Royale games. This is primarily due to the smooth gameplay and continuous addition of content.
