Epic Games

Epic Games to release Unreal editor for Fortnite later this year

CEO Tim Sweeney said "we're building an economy, & it will support creators actually building businesses around their work…"

Epic Games & Apprenti announce new Unreal Engine apprenticeship initiatives

The gaming firm will also be offering access to its Unreal Authorized Training Center via CG Spectrum

Epic raises $2bn from Sony and Lego investors

Funds to go towards "the company's vision to build the metaverse"

Lego and Epic Games form new partnership to create kid friendly metaverse

Companies to follow three principles to ensure digital spaces will prioritize the safety and empowerment of minors

Epic facing new lawsuit over Fortnite dance emotes

YouTuber Kyle Hanagami claims company repurposed one of his copyrighted choreographies

Apple calls on court to reject Epic's appeal

But it may be another year before a hearing is called to decide the ongoing antitrust dispute

Will Epic's ownership of Bandcamp affect the music industry for better or worse?

Games composer Kenny Young, artist 2 Mello and more share thoughts on how the deal will affect independent creators

Epic Games ceases commerce with Russia but keeps communication open

Fortnite firm is the latest in a growing line of publishers to take a stance against invasion of Ukraine

Epic Games acquires music store Bandcamp as part of “creator marketplace ecosystem” vision

Company will continue operating as a standalone marketplace and music community

Epic to offer full-time employment to temporary QA workers

Company to give permanent roles with benefits to “hundreds” of contracted staff

35 US states file antitrust case against Apple in support of Epic

The US Justice Department also weighed in, stating that the original ruling in the Epic vs Apple trial was "flawed"

The Epic Games Store generated $840m in consumer spending during 2021

Third-party game sales amassed $300 million and accounted for 36% of the digital storefront's revenue

Epic Games adds retro cloud gaming service Antstream Arcade to store

Antstream is first cloud service to launch on Fortnite firm's Steam rival

Epic Games acquires Harmonix

Rock Band maker says it will continue supporting existing titles as it creates "musical journeys" for Fortnite

Apple denied delay on App Store changes

Third party payment systems will have to be implemented on the App Store from December 9

Fortnite China shutting down after three years

Official statement says the "test" for China-only version will go offline on November 15

Epic urges court to deny Apple's request to pause anti-steering changes

Fortnite firm says Apple has failed to prove it would be irreparably harmed by court-ordered changes

Epic welcomes blockchain and NFT games as Steam bans them

But firm says titles will need to comply with financial laws and make it clear how blockchain is used, with more rules to follow

Google countersues Epic Games for breach of contract

The tech giant argues that "Epic's purported launch on Google Play was an act of deception designed to provoke litigation"

Epic Games credits Among Us devs for Impostors Mode

Acknowledgement of indie developer as inspiration follows almost two months after feature's release