News

Epic Games Store expands on mobile with third-party titles and free games
Epic Games Store expands on mobile with third-party titles and free games
The new additions will be available on Android worldwide and iOS across the European Union.
Jan. 24, 2025
Apple kept mum about XcodeGhost malware attack against 128M users
Apple kept mum about XcodeGhost malware attack against 128M users
Apparently, nearly 128 million iOS users downloaded apps containing the XcodeGhost malware but Apple did not inform users about the attack.
Jan. 1, 2025
Epic Games slapped with lawsuit over hacked Fortnite accounts
Epic Games slapped with lawsuit over hacked Fortnite accounts
A law firm has sued Fortnite's developers Epic Games for not protecting Fortnite accounts against malicious hackers and cyber attacks.
Jan. 1, 2025
Epic Games secures deal to preinstall Fortnite onto Android phones in UK and Spain
Epic Games secures deal to preinstall Fortnite onto Android phones in UK and Spain
Epic is working with service provider Telefónica to make Fortnite more accessible to UK and Spanish players.
Dec. 14, 2024
Epic Games announces deal with Telefónica
Epic Games announces deal with Telefónica
Epic Games has entered a deal with telecoms company Telefónica, which will see the Epic Games Store and Fortnite pre-in…
Dec. 12, 2024
FTC starts issuing refunds to Epic Games users following settlement
FTC starts issuing refunds to Epic Games users following settlement
The US' Federal Trade Commission has started the process to refund consumers impacted by Epic Games' alleged dark patte…
Dec. 10, 2024
Epic vs Google judge orders Play store to allow rival marketplaces in US
Epic vs Google judge orders Play store to allow rival marketplaces in US
Google has been ordered to make significant changes to its mobile ecosystem in the United States, including opening up …
Oct. 8, 2024
Epic aiming for up to 50 third-party titles and free games program on mobile store by 2025
Epic aiming for up to 50 third-party titles and free games program on mobile store by 2025
Further details have emerged about Epic's plans for its mobile games store, including its aim to offer up to 50 third-p…
Oct. 7, 2024
Epic Games CEO says company is now "financially sound"
Epic Games CEO says company is now "financially sound"
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney announced that the firm is now "financially sound" during a presentation at Unreal Fest 2024…
Oct. 2, 2024
Epic Games will reduce royalty fees for devs with simultaneous EGS launches
Epic Games will reduce royalty fees for devs with simultaneous EGS launches
Making a game in Unreal Engine? Epic will let you pay a discounted 3.5 percent in royalty fees, provided your game hits its store alongside (or before) other storefronts.
Oct. 2, 2024
Epic lowers Unreal Engine royalty fee for games released simultaneously on Epic Games Store
Epic lowers Unreal Engine royalty fee for games released simultaneously on Epic Games Store
Epic Games will drop its Unreal Engine royalty fees from 5% to 3.5% for developers that eligible Unreal games on Epic G…
Oct. 1, 2024
Epic Games bolsters Fortnite and UEFN parental controls to monitor playtime and set time limits
Epic Games bolsters Fortnite and UEFN parental controls to monitor playtime and set time limits
Epic Games is introducing two new parental controls to help parents better monitor their child's Fortnite and UEFN time…
Oct. 1, 2024