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Epic Games

Epic Games is the company behind arguably the most popular modern game engine, Unreal Engine. Established in the early 1990s and based in North Carolina, the studio has thrived through its work on games like Fortnite and the popular engine.

Epic Games was also responsible for spearheading Gears of War, Microsoft’s biggest new IP for the Xbox 360. However, Epic Games rose to new levels of popularity after its work on Fortnite, the most popular battle royale game.

Today, Epic Games runs one of the biggest storefronts on PC, providing games as a competitor to Steam. The studio is home to games like Fall Guys, Rocket League, and more, becoming a major force in the industry. For more information on Epic Games, find the latest news listed below.

  • Founded: 1991
  • CEO: Tim Sweeney

Why Kids Are So Obsessed With Fortnite

Fortnite remains a huge hit among younger audiences, with kids constantly glued to their screens when playing the game.

EA, Microsoft, Ubisoft, & Sony Still Want To Reserve Right To Discontinue A Game

Major companies, including Sony, Microsoft, Ubisoft, Nintendo, and EA, do not support the "Stop Killing Games" initiative.

Epic CEO Says Single Player Games Need To Join Metaverse To Halt Declining Sales

The Epic Games CEO believes that single-player games should become part of the Metaverse ecosystem to ensure their success moving forward.

Epic Games CEO Admits Its Launcher Is Clunky And Harder To Use Compared To Steam

The Epic Games CEO, Tim Sweeney, has admitted that its launcher is lacking in convenience and quality-of-life features compared to Steam.

Unreal Engine 6 Potentially Arriving In Next 2-3 Years, Teases Epic CEO

The Epic CEO has recently discussed Unreal Engine 6, the successor to arguably the most popular engine in the industry right now.

Epic Games CEO Confirms Alan Wake 2 Never Coming To Steam

The CEO of Epic Games confirmed that Alan Wake 2 will never be coming on Steam despite not being profitable for over a year after launch.

New Unreal Engine 5 Feature Boosts Performance By Up To 50% On RTX 4080 At 4K

A new Unreal Engine 5.5 feature dubbed MegaLights improves both the performance and image quality over base Lumen, as a new tech demo shows.

Unreal Engine 5’s Stuttering Seriously Needs To Be Dealt With

Unreal Engine 5 has a lot going for it, but the consistent stutter struggle continues to hold this technology back.

Epic CEO Sounds Alarm On Changing Industry As High Budget Games Not Selling Well

Epic CEO believes the gaming industry is undergoing gravitational change as high-budget games aren't selling as well as expected.
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