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Dark and Darker May Hit Epic Games Store Before Returning to Steam

Maciej Gaffke, 18 March 2024, 01:33

Ironmace studio plans to make Dark and Darker available on the Epic Games Store. The devs of the popular dungeon crawler also aim to bring the production back to Steam.

Minimalist Game Love Now Free on Epic Games Store

Hubert Sledziewski, 19 January 2024, 04:45

Starting today, you can pick up the game Love for free in the Epic Games Store. Contrary to appearances, this is not a dating simulator. Ba, this production has nothing to do with the title love. Well, almost nothing.

Sail Forth for Free on Epic Games Store

Hubert Sledziewski, 11 January 2024, 07:09

If you haven't snagged a free copy of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy yet, you'd better hurry, because the offer will end any minute now. That's when you'll be able to pick up Sail Forth.

Epic Games Store Will Not Give Up Giveaways in 2024; First Titles Leaked

Jacob Blazewicz, 04 January 2024, 04:38

Epic Games Store may be preparing gifts for gamers for 2024. That's according to the (almost) infallible billbil-kun.

Epic Games Store Used to Reject All Adult Games, Now it's Making Exception for NFTs

Hubert Sledziewski, 21 December 2023, 16:37

Epic Games has made an exception for adults games that received this age category solely because they contain NFTs. As a result, Gods Unchained and Striker Manager 2023 have returned to the platform.

Epic Games Store Still Not Profitable; Company Confirms in Court

Maciej Gaffke, 07 November 2023, 04:13

Epic Games Store continues to drain its owner's wallet. Yesterday's hearing confirmed that the digital platform is still not providing profits to Fortnite's developers.

Epic Games Store Adopts Shovelware Game Developer, That Got Kicked From Steam a Few Years Ago

Zuzanna Domeradzka, 21 August 2023, 14:04

A lot of new junk games have recently appeared in Epic Games Store. It turns out that the developer responsible for them is the same one whose 200 low-quality titles got kicked out from Steam a few years ago.

Darkest Dungeon 2 Failed to Repeat Predecessor's Success

Adrian Werner, 30 June 2023, 13:47

Darkest Dungeon 2 is struggling to match the original. The sequel's activity results on Steam can be considered disappointing.

Star Wars: Outlaws and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora May Skip Steam and EGS

Zuzanna Domeradzka, 20 June 2023, 17:22

Ubisoft's upcoming games Star Wars: Outlaws and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora will be available on PC exclusively through Ubisoft Connect. However, there's a chance that they will also make their way to Steam and Epic Games Store upon release.

Millions of Gamers Claimed Free Dying Light; Techland is Shocked

Zuzanna Domeradzka, 28 April 2023, 14:04

Recently, Dying Light: Enhanced Edition was available for free on Epic Games Store. Apparently, this not-so-young title is still of interest to many players - Techland boasted that millions of users have picked it up.

Vampire The Masquerade: Swansong Freed From EGS; Steam Release Date

Kamil Kleszyk, 26 February 2023, 21:49

Good news for fans of bloodsuckers. Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong will soon hit Steam. Until now, its digital version for PC could only be purchased on Epic Games Store.

Sins of Solar Empire 2 Looks Promising But Not Everyone Will be Happy

Adrian Werner, 16 September 2022, 12:46

The space strategy game, popular years ago, is back. Sins of a Solar Empire 2 is expected to be a bigger, more elaborate and prettier game than the first part. For some players, however, the lack of a Steam version may be a problem.

Epic Games and EA Sports Messed Up; FIFA 23 Sold for Next to Nothing

Kamil Kleszyk, 17 August 2022, 11:51

Some FIFA fans can speak of great luck. As a result of an error on Epic Games Store put up the upcoming EA Sports game for sale for just 29 cents. Interestingly, lucky buyers will not have to pay extra for the title.

Indonesia Cuts Off Access to Steam, Epic Games Store and Other Online Stores [UPDATED]

Adrian Werner, 03 August 2022, 13:21

Indonesian gamers have lost access to many popular gaming stores, including Steam. The reason is the companies' failure to register with the local Ministry of Communications.

Epic Games Store's Exclusivity for Tiny Tina's Wonderlands Didn't Last Long

Michael Zegar, 21 June 2022, 23:30

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands will debut on Steam before the end of this month. The game has been an Epic Games store exclusive for almost 3 months.

Steam and Epic Games Store Crossplay Now Possible

Miriam Moszczynska, 17 June 2022, 10:48

Epic Games Store has given developers the tools to bring crossplay to their games. The platform has also begun working with Steam, making it easier for users to play games together.

Vampire The Masquerade: Swansong System Requirements Revealed

Michael Zegar, 07 April 2022, 21:01

We got to know the system requirements for the TPP RPG Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong. Pre-orders for the game have launched.

Epic Games Store Achievements Now Visible to Other Players

Adam Adamczyk, 06 April 2022, 13:50

Epic Games has rolled out an update that enable us to check out achievements earned so far in the game directly from the launcher.

Roblox Devs Back Apple in War With Epic; iOS Ecosystem as Security Guarantee

Patrick Kubiak, 02 April 2022, 17:03

It looks like Epic Games' dispute with Apple will continue. The parties engage more soldiers. Roblox Corporation has just taken the side of the Cupertino giant.

Epic Games Store is Doing Better, Though It Still Relies on Giveaways

Miriam Moszczynska, 28 January 2022, 12:21

Epic Games has wrapped up 2021. Progress is undeniable, and Tim Sweeney's team does not intend to drop the pace. This is to be helped by further innovations on the platform.

Action Rpg Gods Will Fall for Free on the Epic Games Store

Milosz Szubert, 06 January 2022, 20:47

Today Epic Games Store starts giving away Gods Will Fall for free. The game will be available to download up until January 13.

Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogy Giveaway on EGS Coming Today

Milosz Szubert, 30 December 2021, 14:31

Today at 8 am PT Epic Games Store will share the 15th and last surprise game scheduled for the holiday season. According to leaks that have proven themselves to be reliable so far, it will be Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogy.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Coming to Steam

Adrian Werner, 19 December 2021, 21:36

It turns out that the PC edition of Final Fantasy VII Remake is only a temporary exclusive for Epic Games Store and the game will also be coming to Steam in the future.

How to Change Language in Final Fantasy 7 Remake PC on Epic Games Store?

Matthias Pawlikowski, 17 December 2021, 14:54

Final Fantasy 7 Remake has been released for PC on the Epic Games Store, but it's very possible that you're having trouble setting English subtitles instead of Japanese. Here's how to solve it.

Gamers Enraged by FF VII Remake's PC Price on EGS; Square Enix Responds by Hiding It

Paul Musiolik, 12 December 2021, 22:08

Square Enix has decided to hide the price of the PC version of FF VII Remake on EGS after a wave of protest from gamers swept across the web.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Coming to PC as Epic Games Store Exclusive

Agnes Adamus, 10 December 2021, 03:01

A PC port of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade was announced at The Game Awards. The title will debut next week on Epic Games Store.

15 Games to be Given Away on Epic Games Store for Christmas (Rumor)

Hubert Sledziewski, 09 December 2021, 17:36

Epic Games Store is set to begin a giveaway for Christmas in just one week. The action will supposedly last until December 30 and will include 15 PC titles. The first of these is expected to be Shenmue 3.

League of Legends and Other Riot Games Works Now on Epic Games Store

Michael Zegar, 04 November 2021, 22:23

Riot Games titles, such as League of Legends or Valorant, have just arrived on Epic Games Store. On this occasion, a playable Jinx will appear in Fortnite tomorrow.

Steam Bans Crypto and NFTs in Games, While Epic Endorses Them

Jacob Blazewicz, 16 October 2021, 23:29

Valve doesn't want games that allow cryptocurrency or NFT exchanges on Steam, but Tim Sweeney would love to see them on Epic Games Store.

Free Game PC Building Simulator Enjoys Huge Popularity on EGS

Paul Musiolik, 10 October 2021, 21:08

Epic Games has announced that PC Building Simulator, a game available for free, was downloaded by 4 million players in 24 hours.

Achievement Lists are Coming to Epic Games Store

Agnes Adamus, 04 October 2021, 19:19

Next week, Epic Games Store will pages with achievement lists. Initially, they will only be available for select titles.

New Trojan Steals Data From Steam and Epic Games Store Accounts

Martin Nothing, 28 September 2021, 15:20

Researchers from Kaspersky have described a serious threat to gamers. A trojan called BloodyStealer can be used to steal accounts from the most popular platforms, such as Steam and Epic Games Store.

Europa Universalis 4 Giveaway on Epic Games Store

Przemyslaw Dygas, 23 September 2021, 18:32

We already know what game we'll be picking up for free on Epic Games Store next week. This time it will be Europa Universalis 4.

Saints Row: The Third Remastered Available for Free

Agnes Adamus, 25 August 2021, 22:38

Until September 2, we can pick up Saints Row: The Third Remastered for free on Epic Games Store.

GTA 5 Attracted Millions of Players to Epic Games Store

Jacob Blazewicz, 22 August 2021, 21:21

The giveaway of Grand Theft Auto V on Epic Games Store has been a hit. Last year's promotion for the fifth installment of Rockstar Games' gangster series won the platform more users than any other free title.

Epic Games Store vs Steam - Epic Tries to Win Users With Self-publishing Tool

Miriam Moszczynska, 19 August 2021, 15:46

A system that will enable developers to self-publish games has appeared in Epic Games Store. It is currently in closed beta phase.

Epic Games Store Won't Turn a Profit Until 2027 at the Earliest

Paul Musiolik, 07 August 2021, 20:51

Epic Games lost nearly $500 million on its store. The court dispute with Apple brings new information on the scale of the financial flop that is EGS so far.

Epic Games' First Exclusives Were Flops; Only One Game Turned Profit

Michal Ciezadlik, 06 August 2021, 15:43

The documents released during the trial between Epic Games and Apple reveal even more interesting data. According to the latest information, the only exclusive game that made a profit for Epic in the first wave of exclusives was Satisfactiory.

A Plague Tale Giveaway on Epic Games Store Starting Next Week

Hubert Sledziewski, 29 July 2021, 20:59

We've learned the titles that will be available given away next week on Epic Games Store. It's going to be quite a treat for fans of (adventure) action games, as the titles are A Plague Tale: Innocence and Speed Brawl.

Images Show New Look of User Profile and Achievements in Epic Games Store

Agnes Adamus, 19 July 2021, 21:11

The developers of Epic Games Store presented graphics that show how user profiles and a list of achievements will look like. However, it is still unknown when the changes will arrive on the platform.

Microsoft Wants Steam and Epic Games Store on Its Store

Przemyslaw Dygas, 29 June 2021, 12:21

Panos Panay has confessed that he's eager to see Steam and Epic Games Store available on Windows 11. This would be yet another sign of Microsoft Store's policy of greater openness that the company has been announcing for some time.

Alan Wake Remastered and Final Fantasy VII Remake Found in Epic Games Store Database

Hubert Sledziewski, 18 June 2021, 21:24

Alan Wake Remastered and Final Fantasy VII Remake have been mentioned in Epic Games Store database. This could mean that both games are coming to PC soon. The question is: will they be exclusive to the store?

Epic Games' Giveaway of Among Us has Given the Game a New Life

Adrian Werner, 01 June 2021, 10:01

Among Us giveaway on Epic Games Store proved to be a hit. By making the game available for free, the population of PC gamers playing the title exploded.

Embracer Group Spends Twice as Much on Commissions as on Game Development

Hubert Sledziewski, 20 May 2021, 22:07

Embracer Group, which includes Deep Silver and Gearbox Software, revealed in its 2021 financial report that it spends twice as much money on store commissions for its games as it does on creating games themselves.

Epic Games Paid Streamers for Aggressive Marketing

Adrian Piotrowski, 15 May 2021, 23:09

According to another document revealed in the course of the trial between Apple and Epic Games, Tim Sweeney's company was to pay various influencers, mainly to land a marketing hit on its direct competitor, Steam.

Reports Suggest Giant Leak of Epic Games User Data [UPDATED]

Bart Swiatek, 10 May 2021, 10:26

Reports that have surfaced online suggest that user data from Epicgames.com may have been leaked. The leak may include emails, account names and possibly passwords of more than 106 million people.

Epic Games Offered Sony $200 Million for PlayStation Exclusives

Hubert Sledziewski, 09 May 2021, 12:21

Documents from the lawsuit between Epic Games and Apple have revealed that Tim Sweeney's company offered Sony a $200 million advance to get some exclusive games for its PC store.

Epic Games Store Spent $1 Billion on Exclusives

Bart Swiatek, 05 May 2021, 14:29

Epic Games has already spent over a billion dollars on exclusive games for Epic Games Store. This is part of a strategy to capture up to half of the PC gaming market.

We Learned Epic's Spendings on Giveaways; Subnautica Alone Cost Almost $1.5M

Milosz Szubert, 04 May 2021, 20:53

Documents leaked on the occasion of the lawsuit between Epic Games and Apple reveal how much the former paid for games given away for free on its platform during the first nine months of this operation. The total amount it had to spend during that period is close to $12 million.

Saints Row 5 and Dead Island 2 May End Up as EGS Exclusives

Adrian Werner, 04 May 2021, 15:03

Thanks to leaked court documents, we've learned that the PC versions of Dead Island 2 and Saints Row 5 will be released exclusively on Epic Games Store.