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Epic Games Expands Mobile Store, Launches Free Games Program: To Cover iOS Developer Fees
Saturday, January 25, 2025 - 5:13am | 513In a significant move, Epic Games is expanding its mobile game store to include nearly 20 third-party games on Android worldwide and iOS within the European Union. This expansion is accompanied by the launch of a free games program on mobile platforms. What Happened: To incentivize developers to...
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Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney Prepared To Spend Billions For Decades Fighting Apple, Google Monopolies: 'We Think Our Best Days Are Ahead'
Friday, January 24, 2025 - 2:02am | 797Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, has reaffirmed his commitment to the ongoing legal battle against Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google. He is prepared to extend this fight for decades if necessary. What Happened: Epic Games, backed by Tencent Holdings (...
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Epic Games Files New Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google, Samsung Over App Store Restrictions
Monday, September 30, 2024 - 11:56am | 807Epic Games, the developer behind the globally popular game Fortnite, has launched a new legal battle, this time accusing Samsung and Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOGL)(NASDAQ:GOOG) Google of antitrust violations. In a lawsuit filed in a U.S. federal court in California, Epic claimed the two tech...
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'Differentiation Is Key': Nyan Heroes CEO Talks Unique IP, New Playtest Features On Epic Games Store
Thursday, September 5, 2024 - 4:21pm | 688Nyan Heroes, the hero shooter where small cats pilot giant mechs, has launched its third Open Pre-Alpha Playtest on the Epic Games Store, running until Sept. 25. This latest version brings in new gameplay mechanics, maps, and heroes, along with the return of the Airdrop 3 event, where players can...
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Epic Games Mobile Store Goes Live In Europe, CEO Says Apple 'Had To Be Challenged'
Friday, August 16, 2024 - 2:32pm | 838Epic Games has officially introduced its mobile store, marking a significant development in the ongoing tension between the company and tech giants Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Alphabet Inc’s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google. This move follows four years of legal and corporate disputes, beginning when...
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Epic Games Store On Google Play? Here's What It Could Cost
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 - 2:35pm | 516Alphabet Inc‘s (NASDAQ:GOOGL)(NASDAQ:GOOG) Google has detailed the potential costs and implications of allowing third-party app stores such as the Epic Games Store to operate within the Google Play Store. As reported by The Verge, this integration would require 12 to 18 months and between $60...
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Epic Games Store Struggles To Turn A Profit: Inside Fortnite's Parent Company Court Case
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 - 3:32pm | 408Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite and the Epic Games Store, recently admitted in court that their digital PC game store is still not profitable. The Epic Games Store was launched in late 2018 as a direct competitor to Steam, offering free games each month and a more favorable revenue split...
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Epic Games Aims To Rival Steam With 100% Revenue Share For Dev's Older Games
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 - 5:06pm | 349Epic Games introduced the "Now on Epic" program to encourage game developers and publishers to bring their older games to the Epic Games Store. This initiative aims to make it easier for users to discover and access back catalog games and compete with Valve's Steam, according to...
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'The Lord Of The Rings: Return To Moria' Game Hits PS5 & PC This October
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 - 2:26pm | 323Indie developer Free Range Games and publisher North Beach Games are set to release their co-op survival crafting game, "The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria." As revealed by IGN, the title will be released on Oct. 24 for Sony Group Corp's (NYSE: SONY) PlayStation 5 and Windows PC...
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Epic Games Unveils Rewards Details: Members Can Earn 5% Back On Store Purchases
Friday, May 19, 2023 - 12:55pm | 248Video game and software developer Epic Games Inc. launched a new rewards program for its PC storefront. The initiative, dubbed Epic Rewards, lets users earn 5% back in rewards for every eligible purchase made on the Epic Games Store. The new program is always active, free to join, and does not...