Is Fortnite down? Players report server issues as v29.30 update arrives There is usually a few hours of server downtime before major updates to the game Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2024
When is Fortnite's next update? Korra and Midas quests, Lego vehicles, and Nike collab expected All that has been confirmed so far is a fix for Fortnite Creators, but notable leakers have revealed their own theories Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2024
Still running Windows 7 or 8? Prepare for an Epic fail – Epic Games Store follows Steam and drops support for older operating systems Epic Games Store gives PC gamers another good reason to upgrade from Windows 7 or 8. TechRadar · Mar 22, 2024
Epic Games Store confirmed for iPhone and Android, but you still might not be able to get it Epic is bringing a new app store to iPhone and Android, but only in the EU. T3 · Mar 22, 2024
Epic Games Store coming to iOS and Android in 2024 — here's what we know Epic has promised its Epic Games Store for iOS and Android. And it's coming this year. Tom’s Guide · Mar 21, 2024
New Intel Arc driver improves frame rates by up to 174%, adds support for 'Horizon Forbidden West' Intel has provided yet another graphics driver update with substantial performance improvements for its Arc GPUs. Performance has improved by up to 174% depending on the title, and Intel has introduced game support for four new and existing titles. Tom’s Hardware · Mar 21, 2024
As Fortnite players fall into disarray over Epic's decision to use a "nerfed version of Unreal Engine" for future Battle Royale seasons, the dev insists it's a good idea The first Battle Royale season developed in UEFN will release in 2025 GamesRadar · Mar 21, 2024
US files antitrust lawsuit against Apple over iPhone 'monopoly' The U.S. Department of Justice and 15 U.S. states on Thursday sued Apple, alleging it monopolized smartphone markets in the first major antitrust effort against the iPhone maker by the Biden administration. France 24 · Mar 21, 2024
Epic Games announces game-changing MetaHuman integration for UEFN Unreal Editor for Fortnite gets Creator and Animator tools. Creative Bloq · Mar 21, 2024
'You name it, we made it faster'—The State of Unreal keynote didn't just show off Unreal Engine 5.4 graphical goodies, but major performance optimisations too Shiny good, but shiny also demanding. Unreal Engine 5.4 aims to make that less so. PC Gamer · Mar 21, 2024
Epic Games Store set to arrive on Android 'later this year' Epic is planning to bring its game marketplace, the Epic Games Store, to iOS and Android later this year. Android Central · Mar 21, 2024
Setapp is leading the charge into the EU's brave new world on iPhone We sat down with the team behind Setapp, one of the brand-new alternative app marketplaces coming to iPhone. iMore · Mar 20, 2024
Fortnite update: Midas returns with new modes, quests and rewards The Floor is Lava mode is back along with a new Fortnite cup competition Evening Standard · Mar 19, 2024
PC Gamer · Mar 18, 2024 A year after being removed from Steam, Dark and Darker is coming to the Epic Games Store The extraction-dungeon crawler still isn't back on Steam, but the Epic Store page is live now.
GamesRadar · Mar 18, 2024 Once one of Steam's most wishlisted games before removal, Dark and Darker is making a comeback one year later on the Epic Games Store Developer Ironmace says this is the first step towards "introducing Dark and Darker to a wider audience"
The Guardian - AU · Mar 18, 2024 Apple’s claims about risk of outside payments ‘do not survive scrutiny’, Epic Games tells Australian court At start of what is expected to be a five-month trial, Epic says Apple has allowed such options for physical goods and the ‘sky did not fall in’
AAP · Mar 18, 2024 Google and Apple challenged in Epic court showdown Apple and Google profited from "anti-competitive, unconscionable" restrictions on apps that financially impacted consumers, the firm behind Fortnite says.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 16, 2024 Epic Games takes on Apple and Google in Australia over alleged misuse of market power Maker of Fortnite says in lawsuit that by controlling in-app purchases, the tech companies are restricting competition and innovation
Evening Standard · Mar 15, 2024 Epic Games is offering classic PC game Deus Ex: Mankind Divided for free this week You can also grab indie game The Bridge for free until March 21
PC Gamer · Mar 14, 2024 Epic is having a spring sale too, and to get things started it's giving away Deus Ex: Mankind Divided for the first time Epic Rewards have been boosted to 10% for the duration of the sale.
GamesRadar · Mar 14, 2024 "You mad bro?": Lawsuit emails reveal Valve's internal response to Epic CEO's "you assholes" rant about Steam revenue cuts The newly uncovered interactions date back to 2018
GamesRadar · Mar 14, 2024 Fortnite players are begging Epic to let them spend more money "When is Lady Gaga ever going to leave the item shop?"
PC Gamer · Mar 14, 2024 Tim Sweeney emailed Gabe Newell calling Valve 'you assholes' over Steam policies, to which Valve's COO replied internally 'you mad bro?' Newell remained magisterially above the fray.
Metal Hammer · Mar 13, 2024 "Epic lives up to its title, treading the line between imperious grandeur and ridiculous pomposity": new VLTIMAS album lives up to its member's legendary death metal pedigree David Vincent, Rune ‘Blasphemer’ Eriksen and Flo Mounier live up to their reputation as extreme metal's leading lights