Battle Royale
Fortnite Clarifies Emote Changes After Peacemaker Controversy
Fortnite reworks the Peaceful Hips emote following recent controversies to prevent misunderstandings.
Gaming Industry
Teenager Admits to Threatening Epic Games Employees
A South Dakota teenager pleads guilty to sending death threats to Epic Games, with potential prison time looming.
eSports
Epic Games Takes Action Against Thousands for Misuse of Fortnite's New Chat Feature
Epic Games has implemented bans on thousands of players for abusing the voice chat feature in Fortnite's new Delulu mode, highlighting the importance of community standards in gaming.
Battle Royale
Emotes Banned in Fortnite to Curb Inappropriate Behavior
Epic Games has implemented a ban on certain emotes in Fortnite that led to suggestive behavior among players, particularly in party modes.
Games
This Week, Get Strange Horticulture Free on Epic, One of the Year's Best Detective Games
Claim your copy of Strange Horticulture, a captivating narrative puzzler about running a plant shop, free on Epic this week.
Gaming Industry
Epic Games' Art Director Advocates for Diverse Inspirations in Video Game Design
Nate Wells emphasizes the need for game artists to draw from varied experiences beyond video games to create truly unique visuals.
FPS
Good News: Battlefield 6 Leaves Out the EA App on Steam
Battlefield 6 will not require the EA App for Steam players, while Epic Games Store users must use it.
Games
Epic Games Hit with New Lawsuit Over Fortnite Dance Emote
Epic Games faces legal challenges once more, as choreographer Felix Burgos claims unauthorized use of his dance choreography in Fortnite.
Events
Fortnite Unveils Details for 'Super Showdown' Live Event
Epic Games has announced the upcoming 'Super Showdown' live event for Fortnite, set to take place on August 2.
Gaming
Fortnite OG Hints at a Major Story Shift
The classic Fortnite game mode is showing intriguing changes that suggest a deeper storyline evolution.
Games
Civilization 6 Platinum Edition Given Away as Epic Launches 2025 Summer Sale
Epic Games Store's Summer Sale begins with Civilization 6 Platinum Edition available for free. This deal features the base game along with expansions and DLCs, running until July 24.
Gaming
Epic Brings Justice to Fortnite Cheaters with Public Apologies
Epic Games punishes two Fortnite cheaters by making them publicly apologize for their actions, sending a strong message about adhering to the game's rules.
Battle Royale
Fortnite Teases Permanent Addition of Blitz Royale Mode Following Fan Requests
Epic Games is considering making the popular Blitz Royale mode a permanent feature after overwhelming fan support. Players are encouraged to voice their preferences for potential changes.
Hardware
Apple's Latest Strategy to Navigate EU Fines Criticized by Epic CEO Tim Sweeney
Apple has introduced a tiered commission structure for App Store developers in response to hefty EU fines, facing criticism from Epic Games' Tim Sweeney for being unlawful.
Battle Royale
Fortnite Cheater Caught After Winning $6,850 Now Owes Epic $175,000
A player who cheated in Fortnite tournaments has been ordered to pay a hefty fine after being caught.
Gaming
FTC Completes Second Round of Refunds for Fortnite Players
The FTC has initiated a new wave of refunds for Fortnite users following a multimillion-dollar settlement with Epic Games for deceptive purchasing practices.
Game Development
Epic's Continuous Updates to Reduce Stutters in Unreal Engine 5 Games
Epic Games is committed to addressing performance issues in Unreal Engine 5 games, focusing on reducing stutter and hitch occurrences due to shader compilation.
Game News
Fortnite's Recent Patch Reduces Power of Bass Boost Hero Item
A significant update in Fortnite nerfs the Bass Boost Hero Item while introducing notable superheroes in the game.
Fortnite
Epic's Tim Sweeney Celebrates Legal Victory as Apple Tax Ends
Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, revels in his recent triumph following Apple's failed appeal concerning App Store policies, proclaiming it as the end of an era for developers.
Gaming Industry
Epic Admits Weaknesses of its Store Again, Reveals Over $2 Billion Paid to Developers
Epic Games acknowledges the ongoing issues with its store while touting its financial contributions to developers.
