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).
Apple still takes App Store guidelines for external payments seriously
Apple has removed the MyFitnessPal-owned Cal AI food-logging app from its App Store, TechCrunch reported.
You can now chat with AI characters in Fortnite
Epic Games, the developer of popular battle royale game Fortnite, has announced a new "conversations" tool.
Google hit with fresh monopoly lawsuit from app store rival
Aptoide, a Portugal-based Android app store, has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google.
NVIDIA's cloud gaming service launches in India on April 16
NVIDIA has announced the launch of its cloud gaming service, GeForce Now, in India.
Apple plans to take Epic Games to court again
Apple is gearing up to take its long-running legal battle with Epic Games over App Store fees to the US Supreme Court.
Disney might be interested in buying Fortnite creator Epic Games
The gaming and entertainment industries could be on the verge of a major merger, with rumors of Disney's interest in acquiring Epic Games.
Epic Games layoffs spark backlash over terminally ill employee case
Epic Games, the company behind the popular game Fortnite, has come under fire for its recent decision to lay off 1,000 employees.
Why Epic Games is laying off more than 1,000 employees
Epic Games, the developer behind the popular game Fortnite, has announced plans to lay off over 1,000 employees.
You now have to pay more for Fortnite's in-game currency
Epic Games, the developer of popular battle royale game Fortnite, has announced a price hike for its in-game currency, V-Bucks.
Epic CEO Tim Sweeney can't criticize Google until 2032
Tim Sweeney, the outspoken CEO of Epic Games, has signed a settlement agreement with Google that limits his ability to criticize the tech giant.
Epic Games and Google team up on Metaverse apps
Epic Games and Google have struck a deal for a new category of apps, dubbed "metaverse browsers."
Google settles with Epic, cuts Play Store commission to 20%
Google has agreed to a settlement with Epic Games, the developer of Fortnite, over antitrust concerns.
Did Jeffrey Epstein really have a Fortnite account?
Epic Games, the developer of popular battle royale game Fortnite, has debunked claims linking an account to Jeffrey Epstein.
Google and Epic's secret $800M deal surfaces in antitrust trial
Google and Epic Games have signed a secretive $800 million deal, The Verge reported.
Epic Games has dealt a blow to Fortnite creators
Epic Games has announced a major update to its rules for Fortnite creators.
Hogwarts Legacy is now free to play on your PC
In a special offer, PC gamers can now download the popular fantasy role-playing game, Hogwarts Legacy, for free from the Epic Games Store.
Fortnite returns to Google Play Store after court order
Epic Games's popular battle royale game, Fortnite, is back on the US Google Play Store.
Fortnite arrives on the Xbox PC app next week
Epic Games' popular battle royale title, Fortnite, will be available on the 'Xbox on PC' app starting November 18.
Epic Games down: Users unable to play Fortnite, Rocket League
Epic Games has confirmed a major outage affecting its digital storefront, the Epic Games Store (EGS).
Google relaxes Play Store rules after Epic Games antitrust loss
In a major shift, Google has announced changes to its Play Store policies in the US.
Apple appeals App Store restrictions in Epic Games legal battle
Apple has appealed to a US court, seeking to overturn a federal judge's order that prevents it from collecting commissions on certain app purchases.
Google v/s Epic: Play-Store changes now effective from October 29
The US District Court has granted a one-week extension to Google in the Epic Games v/s Google case.
Google appeals to Supreme Court over Epic Games antitrust ruling
Google has appealed to the Supreme Court in a case that could change its control over the Android app ecosystem.
US court rejects Google's appeal to delay Play Store overhaul
A US appeals court has rejected Google's plea to delay an order mandating major changes to its Play Store.
Tesla's in-car graphics may soon get an Unreal upgrade
Tesla is reportedly considering a major upgrade to its in-car visualizations for Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features.
Apple, Google abused their app market domination, says Australian court
Epic Games has scored a major victory against tech giants Apple and Google in Australia.
Google appeals order to overhaul Play Store after Epic ruling
Google has appealed against an order mandating major changes to its Play Store.
Google loses appeal in Epic case, must revamp app store
Google has lost an appeal against a court order mandating the tech giant to overhaul its app store.
Epic Games drops antitrust lawsuit against Samsung over app controls
Epic Games, the creator of popular battle royale game Fortnite, has dropped its antitrust lawsuit against tech giant Samsung.
Apple's bid to delay App Store changes denied by court
Apple has lost its appeal to delay key parts of a federal judge's order, which mandates the tech giant to open its App Store to more competition.
Big win! Fortnite is back on Apple's US App Store
The popular battle royale game, Fortnite, has returned to the App Store in the US.
Epic urges US court to make Apple approve Fortnite's return
In a new court document, Epic Games has asked District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers to order Apple to review and approve its submission of Fortnite for the US App Store.
Why thousands of app developers are suing Apple
Apple is staring at a proposed class action lawsuit, filed by app developer Pure Sweat Basketball, in a federal court in Oakland, California.
Apple modifies App Store rules to permit external payment links
Apple has updated its App Store Guidelines following a recent court ruling in the Epic Games vs. Apple case.
How Epic's court win could loosen Apple's grip on developers
In a long-standing battle over digital market dominance, Epic Games has won a major case against Apple.
Epic Games sued for 'deceptive' practices in Fortnite item shop
Epic Games, the creator of the popular battle royale game Fortnite, is facing a class action lawsuit in San Francisco.
Google fights to overturn Play Store verdict in Epic battle
Google is appealing a court verdict and a judge's order to make changes to Play Store.
Apple is working on an app store dedicated to games
Apple is working on a new gaming-focused app marketplace, according to information obtained by 9to5Mac. The move comes as part of the tech giant's growing investment in the gaming sector.
Google doesn't have to open its Play Store to rivals
Google has been given a temporary reprieve in its ongoing legal battle with Epic Games, over alleged monopolistic practices concerning its Android app store.
Google challenges ruling that forces third-party app stores on Android
Google has officially appealed a recent district court ruling in the Epic v. Google case, which orders the tech giant to permit third-party app stores on its platform.
US judge orders Google to open Play Store to competitors
In a landmark decision, a US judge has ruled that Google must allow rival app stores to be distributed on the Google Play Store.
You can now control your kids' playtime on Fortnite
Fortnite, the super popular online game from Epic Games, has rolled out some new parental controls.
Epic Games files antitrust lawsuit against Google, Samsung: Here's why
Epic Games, the folks behind Fortnite, are back at it with a fresh antitrust lawsuit against tech behemoths Google and Samsung.
Judge rejects Apple's plea for deadline extension in Epic lawsuit
In the ongoing legal battle between Epic Games and Apple, a US judge has dismissed Apple's request for more time to produce approximately 1.3 million documents, related to App Store modifications implemented in January.
Mass resignation: Why Annapurna Interactive's entire gaming team quit
Annapurna Interactive, a prominent video game publisher, has reportedly witnessed a mass resignation of its entire gaming staff.
Fortnite returns to iOS in EU via Epic Games Store
After a four-year absence, Fortnite is making its return to iOS devices in the European Union (EU).
Fortnite to arrive on iPhones in EU via third-party stores
Epic Games, the creator of the popular game Fortnite, has announced plans to expand its reach by launching on third-party iOS app store AltStore PAL — exclusively available in the EU.