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Free GTA 5 Increased Game's Sales

Bart Swiatek, 04 August 2020, 13:54

Data from Take-Two Interactive's financial report indicate that after the giveaway of Grand Theft Auto V on Epic Games Store, sales of the game have increased. According to the company's CEO Strauss Zelnick, this is related to „increased audience”.

Epic Games Store Adds First Achievements

Jacob Blazewicz, 30 July 2020, 12:16

Epic Games announced the launch of game achievements on Epic Games Store. This applies only to certain games, and the system will be further improved.

CEO of Epic Games: Digital Ownership Should be a Universal Notion

Damian Strozek, 22 July 2020, 15:08

Tim Sweeney, owner of Epic Games, shared his thoughts on digital ownership on Twitter. According to him, they should be universal and accessible to all platforms and stores.

Rocket League Goes F2P but Disappears From Steam

Bart Swiatek, 22 July 2020, 13:02

The popular online game Rocket League will switch to free-to-play model this summer and will cease to be available on Steam. The game will also receive a progression system that will be transferrable between different devices and PC clients.

Satisfactory - Sales Results on Steam and Epic Games Store

Frozen, 04 July 2020, 22:43

A representative of Coffee Stain Studios revealed exactly how many people bought Satisfactory on Steam and how many on Epic Games store (where it was a temporary exclusive).

Epic Games Store Offers New Free Game Today; Conan Exiles Pulled From Offer

Milosz Szubert, 02 July 2020, 13:20

Today at 8 AM PT, another title will be available for free on Epic Games Store - Hue, an arcade game with puzzle elements. Unfortunately, Conan Exiles has been withdrawn from the offer.

Stranger Things for Free on Epic Games Store

Milosz Szubert, 26 June 2020, 13:50

You can get two more games for free on Epic Games Store: Stranger Things 3: The Game, based on the hit TV series, and the action adventure game AER: Memories of Old. Both items can be added to our accounts for free until July 2.

Free Games Work - Epic Games Store is Becoming Increasingly Popular

Damian Strozek, 24 June 2020, 13:48

The creators of Epic Games Store boasted some stats, from which we learned that the last period was a record one for the store in terms of user interest. But how does it compare to its biggest competitor, Valve's Steam?

Minecraft Dungeons Becomes May's Biggest Debut

Adrian Werner, 23 June 2020, 11:22

Minecraft Dungeons proved to be the best digital debut of May. In addition, Epic Games Store's giveaways of GTA 5 and Civilization 6 were great successes, with both games recording not only a large increase in user numbers but also in revenue.

The Escapists 2 and Pathway for Free on Epic Games Store

Bart Woldanski, 18 June 2020, 13:28

Starting today, we will be able to get The Escapists 2 and Pathway for free on Epic Games Store, which will replace the still available ARK: Survival Evolved and Samurai Shodown NeoGeo Collection.

Kena: Bridge of Spirits - Hardware Specs for the Charming PC / PS5 Game

Paul Wozniak, 12 June 2020, 20:36

We learned that the debut work of Ember Lab, announced on yesterday's PS5 show, will also launch on PS4 and PC. By the way, we got to know the game's hardware requirements.

ARK: Survival Evolved for Free on Epic Games Store

Adrian Werner, 11 June 2020, 11:53

Another set of free games will be available this afternoon on Epic Games Store. This time we will receive ARK: Survival Evolved and Samurai Shodown NeoGeo Collection.

Epic Games Store Wants to Enter the Mobile Market

Bart Swiatek, 05 June 2020, 10:00

Epic Games Store will be available on mobile platforms. Android will get its version in first, but Tim Sweeney would like EGS to be available on iOS as well. It's worth noting that he plans something more than just a game library management app - we're talking about a store that could be an alternative to Google Play or App Store.

Overcooked For Free on Epic Games Store Once Again

Paul Wozniak, 04 June 2020, 17:43

From today until June 11, Epic Games Store will once again offer the co-op cooking game Overcooked for free. According to previous rumors, the players were supposed to get receive the survival sandbox game ARK: Survival Evolved today.

Total War: Troy Release Date; Epic Gets Exclusivity and Giveaway Deal

Christian Pieniazek, 02 June 2020, 16:56

We've learned the release date of Total War Saga: Troy. As it turns out, the game, which will be released before the end of the summer, will be a one-year exclusive for Epic Games Store. But what's most interesting, during a short period, the players will be able to get it for free.

Epic Games Store's Share in PC Game Market is Growing

Bart Swiatek, 02 June 2020, 10:35

Epic Games Store, a digital distribution platform launched by creators of Fortnite, is doing better and better. According to Tim Sweeney, EGS already controls about 15% of the PC game market. The developer also convinces that giving away free games brings measurable benefits not only to players but also developers.

Borderlands: The Handsome Collection for Free on Epic Games Store

Milosz Szubert, 28 May 2020, 20:13

From today and until June 4, Epic Games Store offers Borderlands: The Handsome Collection, a collection of popular looter shooters that includes Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel! for free. According to rumors, the next free game on this popular digital distribution platform will be ARK: Survival Evolved.

Civilization 6 - Last Day to Get the Game for Free

Adrian Werner, 28 May 2020, 12:26

Epic Game Store's special offer, enabling us to get the full version of Sid Meier's Civilization VI for free will ned in just a few hours.

Heavy Rain, Beyond: Two Souls and Detroit: Become Human Coming to Steam

Bart Swiatek, 26 May 2020, 10:50

French studio Quantic Dream has announced that beginning with this June, its last three productions - Heavy Rain, Beyond: Two Souls and Detroit: Become Human - will be available on Steam.

Civilization 6 for Free on Epic Games Store

Agnes Adamus, 21 May 2020, 19:18

Today, Epic Games Store released a new free game. In accordance with earlier rumors, it is Civilization 6, the latest installment of the iconic turn-based strategy game series.

Last Day of Free GTA 5 on Epic Games Store

Adrian Werner, 21 May 2020, 11:26

There are only a few hours left to the end of the offer enabling us to get the full version of Grand Theft Auto 5 on Epic Games Store for free.

Epic is Giving Away GTA 5, and People are Still Buying it on Steam

Adrian Werner, 18 May 2020, 14:09

Even Epic Games Store's giveaway of the full version of Grand Theft Auto 5 did not prevent the game from hitting the Steam bestseller list last week.

Epic Games Has Given Away Games Worth Over $2,000

Bart Swiatek, 18 May 2020, 11:03

Over the eighteen months of Epic Games Store's existence, the platform has offered 108 free games with a total value of over $2140.

Epic Games Store Will Refund Some Money If We Buy a Game Before Discount

Bart Swiatek, 18 May 2020, 10:33

Studio MayDay's Joshua Boggs reported on Twitter that Epic Games reimbursed him for a portion of money, after he had purchased a game from Epic Games Store just before it was made available with a big discount.

Rumor: Civilization 6 Will be the Next Free Game From Epic Games Store

Frozen, 16 May 2020, 15:15

Unconfirmed information about next free games to be made available on Epic Games Store has appeared on the web. A leak of unknown origin informs about three upcoming titles, the first of which is to be Sid Meier's Civilization VI.

GTA 5 and EGS Error - Your Account is Unable to Download Any More Free Games at This Time

Agnes Adamus, 15 May 2020, 22:05

Sharing GTA 5 for free on Epic Games Store has attracted a lot of interest from the players. Traffic on the store's website was so high that the servers were overloaded. Although it's been 24 hours since the start of the promotion, there are still problems. The biggest one makes it impossible to add Rockstar hit to your library. However, the community has found a solution.

GTA 5 Now Available for Free on Epic Games Store

Adrian Werner, 14 May 2020, 17:38

Epic Games Store has launched a giveaway of the full version of Grand Theft Auto 5, and with the game we will also get access to the online module, GTA Online.

GTA 5 For Free on Epic Games Store

Adrian Werner, 13 May 2020, 14:00

Here's a big one – a reliable source has informed us that starting tomorrow, Epic Games Store will offer the full version of Grand Theft Auto 5 – for free.

Another Free Game on Epic Games Store

Bart Woldanski, 07 May 2020, 18:29

Starting today, you can get for free a specific Death Coming puzzle game from NEXT Studios on Epic Games Store. We haven't yet learned the title that will be released next week.

Just Cause 4 Available for Free on Epic Games Store

Milosz Szubert, 16 April 2020, 13:01

From today, Epic Games Store will offer two free games - Just Cause 4 and Wheels of Aurelia. The games will remain available for free on the platform until April 23.

Just Cause 4 For Free on Epic Games Store Next Week

Krzysztof Kaluzinski, 09 April 2020, 22:06

Two more games will be available on Epic Games Store free of charge from April 16. This time it will be the independent game of Wheels of Aurelia and a high-end title, Just Cause 4.

Sherlock Holmes Available for Free on Epic Games Store

Krzysztof Kaluzinski, 09 April 2020, 15:56

Today, Epic Games Store changes its weekly give away offer. Games presented last week will be replaced by the adventure game Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments.

Epic Games Store Presents Spring Releases

Jacob Blazewicz, 23 March 2020, 23:38

Epic Games has presented the list of spring releases on Epic Games Store. This includes a handful of intriguing indies, the first story DLC for Control, and the PC edition of Samurai Shodown.

Gabe Newell Comments on Competition From Epic Game Store

Jacob Blazewicz, 21 March 2020, 17:50

Gabe „Gaben” Newell commented on Steam's competition with Epic Games Store. He said that competition in the digital stores is necessary and beneficial for all, but criticized Apple's style approach and its „faceless bureaucrats” managing App Store.

Watch Dogs For Free on Epic Games Store

Christian Pieniazek, 19 March 2020, 14:04

Two more productions will be waiting for Epic Games Store customers today. This time, the gamers will receive Watch Dogs and The Stanley Parable. As usual, the offer will be valid for one week.

Tim Sweeney: Epic Games Store Exclusives are Coming to GeForce Now

Jacob Blazewicz, 08 March 2020, 18:49

Tim Sweeney has declared his support for GeForce Now. Epic Games' boss has promised to release the games from his platform as part of the Nvidia service with the consent of their respective developers, including exclusive titles.

Borderlands 3 on Steam - Save Transfers, Cross-play and Pre-load

Adrian Werner, 06 March 2020, 14:15

Gearbox Software has shared some technical information about Borderlands 3 on Steam. We learned about the pre-load start date and cross-play options with the Epic Games Store release, among other things.

GoNNER and Offworld Trading Company For Free on Epic Games Store [Updated]

Christian Pieniazek, 05 March 2020, 22:11

Today, Epic Games Store will give away two new titles: GoNNER and Offworld Trading Company. As usual, the promotion is limited in time, so it's worth adding them to our collections without delay.

First Gameplays From Chivalry 2

Paul Wozniak, 20 February 2020, 18:38

First gameplays from Chivalry 2, a sequel of the 2012 online action game, in which players take on the roles of medieval knights and fight among themselves, has just appeared online. The production is scheduled to make its debut this year exclusively on Epic Games Store.

Assassin's Creed Syndicate For Free on Epic Games Store

Jacob Blazewicz, 20 February 2020, 18:28

Today, more free productions are available on Epic Games Store. Until next week, platform users will be able to add Assassin's Creed Syndicate and an unusual card game Faeria to their collection.

Metro Exodus With Good Sales on Steam

Adrian Werner, 20 February 2020, 10:49

The one-year delay in the release on Steam did not seriously affect the sales results of Metro Exodus. Since returning to Valve's platform, the game has already found over 200 thousand buyers.

Assassin's Creed: Syndicate Soon on Epic Games Store For Free

Agnes Adamus, 17 February 2020, 22:30

The games are presented and will be available for download for free on Epic Games Store from February 20 to 27. In addition to Faeria announced earlier, we will be able to add Assassin's Creed: Syndicate to our library for free.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance for Free on Epic Games Store

Jacob Blazewicz, 13 February 2020, 15:44

Today, we will receive two more free productions in Epic Games Store. Until February 20 we will be able to download the Czech RPG Kingdom Come: Deliverance and an unusual blend of turn-based strategy and beat'em up game called Aztez.

Operencia The Stolen Sun Will Soon be Available on Steam

Christian Pieniazek, 11 February 2020, 22:50

After a year of exclusivity for Epic Games Store, the classic RPG Operencia: The Stolen Sun is heading for Steam and GOG.com. In addition, this dungeon crawler from the team at ZEN Studios will also hit PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.

Kingdom Come Deliverance is the Next Free Game on Epic Games Store

Christian Pieniazek, 07 February 2020, 13:06

We've learned about the games that will be available for free on Epic Games Store next week. The games in question are Kingdom Come: Deliverance, a medieval RPG from Warhorse Studios, and Aztez, a stylish hybrid of beat'em up and turn-based strategy.

Steam Launch Date of Metro Exodus Confirmed

Christian Pieniazek, 06 February 2020, 22:24

4A Games and Deep Silver confirmed when Metro Exodus will return to Steam. Epic Games' fierce opponents had to be patient for a whole year after the title was released.

Epic Games Store Blamed for Drop in PC Gaming Spending

Adrian Werner, 27 January 2020, 10:37

Last year the Americans spent less on PC games than in 2018. According to analysts, one of the reasons for this was the increased competition in the digital distribution market caused by the aggressive expansion of Epic Games Store.

Sales Results of Epic Games Store Exclusives

Adrian Werner, 15 January 2020, 11:24

PlayTracker has published estimates of the sales results of major exclusive titles owned by Epic Games Store, such as Borderlands 3, World War Z, Metro Exodus, Control and The Outer Worlds.

Epic Games Store Extends Game Giveaway Until End of 2020

Jacob Blazewicz, 14 January 2020, 21:50

Epic Games has boasted the results of its digital distribution platform. Epic Games Store has had a successful year thanks to, e.g. exclusive titles and games for free. The latter action will continue this year.

Sundered: Eldritch Edition For Free on Epic Games Store

Krzysztof Kaluzinski, 09 January 2020, 21:15

Sundered is another title that you can get for free from Epic Games Store. The game is a dynamic metroidvania from the devs of Jotun. It captivates, among other things, with its hand-drawn graphics and a brilliant atmosphere. The promotion will end on January 16.