Following its launch earlier this year, Epic Games’ mobile store is finally gearing up for a proper premiere sometime in Q4.
Read More »Epic entices devs to its store with lower Unreal Engine fees
In yet another attempt to try and get more titles to launch on the Epic Games Store, the Unreal Engine maker is lowering its UE royalty fees.
Read More »Horizon Zero Dawn delisted from Epic Games Store ahead of remaster
Following months of leaks and rumours, Sony officially announced the remaster for its 2017 PS4 title Horizon Zero Dawn – set to come to PS5 and PC on the 31st of October. While there does exist a cheap upgrade path for those who already own the game, Sony appears to be attempting to block any loopholes, with the original game now being delisted from the Epic Games Store.
Read More »Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts is free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, all those with an Epic Games Store account are privy to a number of titles as part of Epic’s free game program. Available right now, EGS users can get their hands on the FPS stealth title ‘Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts’ alongside the latest entry in the Football Manager …
Read More »Epic’s free game program has been “magical” claims CEO
Since its launch in 2018, the Epic Games Store has been giving a title or two away for free every single week – sometimes even more than weekly. According to Epic CEO Tim Sweeney, this program “has been just magical.” During a recent press call (as transcribed by PCGamer), Epic …
Read More »The Callisto Protocol will be free on the Epic Games Store next week
Each week, all those with an Epic Games account can get their hands on a title or two for free thanks to the platform’s free game promotion. With Death’s Gambit: Afterlife available right now to claim, next week’s free titles have been revealed. Available to claim and add to your …
Read More »2D souls-like Death’s Gambit is free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, Epic gives away a title or two to all those with an Epic Games account. Available from 4PM today, players can get their hands on the striking 2D Souls-like metroidvania Death’s Gambit: Afterlife. Available to add to your library from today until the 22nd of August, Death’s Gambit: …
Read More »Disney rumoured to get its own separate store in Fortnite
Over the years, Epic Games has cultivated a strong relationship with Disney – seeing a ton of characters from across their many IPs brought into Fortnite. It seems the two companies are set to take their partnership further, with Disney rumoured to be getting its own bespoke Fortnite shop.
Read More »DNF Duel is free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, Epic gives away a title or two to all those with an Epic Games account. Available right now, players can add to their library the excellent 2.5D fighting game from Arc System Works ‘DNF Duel’. Available to add to your library from now until the 15th of August …
Read More »Arcade Paradise and Maid of Sker to be free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, those with an Epic Games Store account are privy to a number of titles for free. Available from tomorrow, Epic is giving away two underrated games in the form of Arcade Paradise and Maid of Sker. Available to add to your library from tomorrow 18th of July at …
Read More »Epic Games responds after massive store leak
Just yesterday, we reported on a massive leak which appeared to have taken place through the Epic Games Store thanks to a new website known as EpicDB. Using 3rd-party tools, the site was able to uncover a massive list of unannounced titles present in the EGS back-end. The site has since been taken down, with Epic Games officially commenting on the matter.
Read More »Cat Quest II is free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, those with an Epic Games Store account are privy to a number of titles for free. Right now, account owners can get their hands on the 3rd entry in the tower defense series Orcs Must Die! as well as the surpurrr-isingly excellent open-world action-RPG Cat Quest II. Available …
Read More »Parkour cyberpunk puzzler ‘Ghostrunner’ will be free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, Epic Games offers a title or two for free to all those with an Epic Games account. With The Outer Worlds and Thief currently free to acquire, the platform holder has revealed that come this Thursday, the first-person cyberpunk parkour puzzler Ghostrunner will be free to own. Available …
Read More »The Outer Worlds and Thief will be free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, those with an Epic Games Store account are privy to a number of titles for free. Though not always the most exciting offerings, next week’s free games include Obsidian Entertainment’s Fallout spiritual successor ‘The Outer Worlds’ alongside ‘Thief’. Available to claim for free from the 4th of April …
Read More »The Crew Motorfest’s Epic Games Store exclusivity ends next month
Over the past year or so, Ubisoft has slowly but surely been bringing its Epic Games Store / Ubisoft Connect exclusive titles to Steam. Following the likes of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, The Division 2 and Scott Pilgrim vs The World, Ubisoft’s The Crew Motorfest is finally set to arrive on …
Read More »Epic Games Store coming to Android/iOS later this year
After years of legal battles and all sorts of shenanigans, Epic Games’ relationship with Apple has come to a mutual standstill – thanks to the EU’s new Digital Markets Act. With the law now in effect, Epic Games have announced that its Epic Games Store is coming to mobile devices …
Read More »Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, Epic Games offers a title or two for free to all those with an EGS account. Though not always the most exciting offerings, this week’s release includes the most recent entry in the dormant Deus Ex series. Available to add to your library right now (and will remain …
Read More »A quarter of a billion PC players use the Epic Games Store
A couple months removed from 2023, Epic Games have now released their year-in-review, revealing a bunch of interesting statistics pertaining to the Epic Games Store. Despite slow growth (and a regression in some aspects), the PC store front has now managed to exceed 270 million registered users. Available to view …
Read More »Guardians of the Galaxy is free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, Epic gives away a game or two for free to all those with an Epic Games account. Kicking off 2024’s free games promotion is Eidos Montreal’s well-received (though underrated) Guardians of the Galaxy. Available to add to your library right now (and will remain so until the 11th …
Read More »Destiny 2 Legacy Collection is free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, Epic Games gives away a game or two to all those with an Epic Games account. As they have done for the past many years, the Christmas season sees the platform holder go all-out on offering titles for free. 2023’s Holiday giveaway begins with Destiny 2: Legacy Collection. …
Read More »The Epic Games Store has yet to turn a profit
Fortnite's rise to success also led to a big rise in spending for Epic Games, with the company embarking on a number of acquisitions, investing heavily in securing content for its own store to compete with Steam and a few major lawsuits levied against the likes of Apple and Google. …
Read More »The Expanse: A Telltale Series will no longer be EGS exclusive
In order to compete with the likes of Steam, Epic Games has struck many deals with game publishers over the years, making a number of PC titles timed-exclusives to their Epic Games Store. The latest title set to be deshackled from the platform is The Expanse: A Telltale Series – …
Read More »The Evil Within is free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, the Epic Games Store offers a game or two for free to all those with an EGS account. Right now, players can get their hands on the Resident Evil 4-inspired and Shinji Mikami-directed ‘The Evil Within’ – with its sequel being offered for free next week. The Evil …
Read More »Epic offers 100% revenue share for developers bringing older titles to EGS
While Epic Games has been doing seemingly all it can in order to cement itself as a viable alternative to Steam on PC, Valve’s platform has had a good 15 years to build up a massive library of titles. In order to entice publishers to bring more of their back …
Read More »Epic Games Store reaffirms commitment to free weekly games
The Epic Games Store was a bit late to the party when it came to offering their own PC storefront and platform – coming 15 years after the launch of Steam. That said, in order to stay competitive the store has been offering free games on a weekly basis since …
Read More »Epic Games’ ‘director of publishing strategy’ departs from the company
It has been a bad couple of weeks for the video games industry, as while we are set to enter one of the busiest periods of the year when it comes to game releases, hundreds of game developers have been let go from a wide range of different studios. One of the biggest offenders has been Epic Games – laying off 830 employees last week. Now, the director of publishing strategy – Sergiy Galyonkin – has also confirmed his departure.
Read More »According to insider, FFXVI will not be EGS exclusive
After a great deal of waiting, Square Enix finally confirmed that the much-loved and latest entry in the Final Fantasy series – FFXVI – will be coming to PC and is currently in active development. Unlike previous PC ports of other Final Fantasy titles, it would seem as though FFXVI …
Read More »Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is free to claim on PC until next week
Since launch, the Epic Games Store has persuaded customers over to its platform with two free games a week. This deal couldn't last forever though. Epic will still be giving away free games on its platform but it looks like one free game a week is going to be the …
Read More »New Epic Games exclusivity program gives 100% revenue to devs
Epic Games have struggled somewhat to gain a foothold in the PC gaming space, with their prior exclusivity program receiving criticism from Steam users and the like. That said, we are likely to see more games going Epic Games exclusive, as the company has now announced their latest “Epic First …
Read More »Paradox’s Europa Universalis IV is now available for free on EGS
Each week Epic Games gives away free titles through its store, a strategy that has greatly helped Epic boost its user numbers for the store. This week's free titles are now available, including Paradox's 2021 grand strategy game, Europa Universalis IV. Paradox is well known for its strategy games and …
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