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Two early Unreal games are now permanently free via the Internet Archive
Unreal and Unreal Tournament are now free to download from the Internet Archive. Epic Games is said to have given its blessing for this positive step for game preservation.
Kris Holt11.15.2024
Fortnite will turn back the clock (again) on December 6
Last year’s trial of bringing back Fortnite’s original map, weapons, and early seasons broke records, suggesting an appetite for nostalgia in the seven-year-old battle royale. Epic Games announced the permanent return of the OG Fortnite rewind on Tuesday.
Will Shanklin11.12.2024
The Harris/Walz campaign has its own Fortnite map
The Harris/Walz campaign has its own map in Fortnite called Freedom Town, USA.
Danny Gallagher10.29.2024
Epic Games launches a new unified game development assets marketplace, Fab
Epic Games has launched Fab, its new unified marketplace for game development assets, including audio, animations and VFX.
Jeremy Gan10.22.2024
Google wants to put the consequences of its Epic antitrust ruling on pause during appeal
Google is asking the court to put a pause on the proposed changes to the Play Store that would open it to competitors as it appeals the decision on the Epic antitrust lawsuit ruling.
Mariella Moon10.18.2024
Epic will extend its free games program to its mobile store
A new free game program and up to 50 new games are headed to the Epic Game Store's mobile app.
Danny Gallagher10.02.2024
Epic is suing Google and Samsung for making it too hard to download Fortnite
Epic Games is suing Google and Samsung over the latter's Auto Blocker feature making installing Epic Games Store difficult.
Jeremy Gan09.30.2024
Judge rejects Apple’s last-minute request for a deadline extension in Epic case
Apple tried at the last second to get out of producing a trove of documents by Monday as it was ordered to in its ongoing dispute with Epic, and was denied by Magistrate Judge Thomas Hixson.
Cheyenne MacDonald09.28.2024
The Epic Games Store's latest freebies are The Callisto Protocol and the revived MOBA Gigantic
The Epic Games store has a couple of notable free games right now: The Callisto Protocol (a spiritual successor to Dead Space) and Gigantic (a fun MOBA/hero shooter hybrid).
Kris Holt08.22.2024
Fortnite returns to iOS in the EU as the Epic Games Store debuts on mobile
Fortnite is finally back on iOS as a native app in the EU after the Epic Games Store arrived on iPhone and iPad. The app marketplace is also available on Android worldwide, while Fall Guys is on smartphones for the first time.
Kris Holt08.16.2024
Fortnite Battle Pass rewards may appear in the shop under new Epic Games policy
Fortnite is reversing a long-held policy for its Battle Passes. Epic Games may make seasonal rewards available in the shop, but not until at least 18 months after the pass expires.
Anna Washenko08.07.2024
Fall Guys is now in Fortnite's battle royale mode for a limited time
Fall Guys beans have landed in Fortnite for a limited time. If you zip through an obstacle course above the island, you can score great loot to help you secure a victory royale.
Kris Holt08.06.2024
The Cybertruck caused Fortnite players to get Cyberstuck
A bug in the Cybertruck-Fornite crossover that seems to cause a very noticeable glitch.
Danny Gallagher08.01.2024
A Fallout crossover is coming to Fortnite
A Fallout crossover is coming to Fortnite, likely when the battle royale's new season starts on May 24.
Kris Holt05.17.2024
Apple claims Epic is trying to ‘micromanage’ its business operations in a new court filing
Apple is asking a California judge to reject Epic’s request to hold the company in contempt for allegedly violating a 2021 injunction relating to its App Store practices. Apple maintains that it has complied with the injunction.
Cheyenne MacDonald04.14.2024
Epic wants to blow the Google Play Store wide open
After winning an antitrust case against Google, Epic Games has revealed what it wants as a result. In short, it's looking to blow the Play Store wide open.
Kris Holt04.12.2024Meta, Microsoft, X and Match Group come out swinging against Apple's third-party payment rules
Epic Games has received some significant support in its battle against the fee Apple is charging for iOS payments made outside of the App Store. Meta, Microsoft, X and Match Group filed a petition stating that "The Apple Plan comports with neither the letter nor the spirit" of a court ruling.
Kris Holt03.20.2024
Epic will charge non-game developers $1,850 'per seat' to use Unreal Engine
Epic Games has announced a new pricing structure for non-game developers to use its Unreal Engine. It’ll cost these folks $1,850 per seat to use the software.
Lawrence Bonk03.12.2024
Apple reinstates Epic's developer account two days after banning it
Apple has backtracked on its decision to ban Epic Games' developer account. The reversal means that Epic will be able to bring its own app store to iPhones and iPads in the EU, in turn letting the company bring Fortnite back those devices in the bloc.
Kris Holt03.08.2024
Fortnite's new season is delayed due to tech issues
Epic Games has delayed the start of the new Fortnite season due to a technical issue. The latest season focuses on Greek gods.
Kris Holt03.08.2024