Tag: Epic Games
Tech Digest daily roundup: Apple dealt blow in Epic Games trial
Apple faces losing billions of dollars in sales after a US judge ruled that the tech titan must allow developers to bypass controversial fees on its App Store. The company […]
Fortnite takes bite out of ‘rotten Apple’ in 1984 parody
Apple has removed Fortnite from its App Store following legal action from Fornite’s owner Epic. The games maker has also released a parody suggesting Apple is behaving like 1984’s Big […]
Not enough evidence to show loot boxes are gambling, says Digital Minister
There is not enough evidence available to suggest that loot boxes in video games constitute gambling, the Digital Minister has said. Loot boxes are packs of in-game items players can […]
Candy Crush makers grilled over gaming addiction
Candy Crush makers King have said they acknowledge the seriousness of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) decision to recognise video game addiction as a disease – but fell short of […]
Honor gains exclusive Fortnite skin in bid to attract more young users
Huawei sub-brand Honor has partnered with Epic Games in an attempt to attract more young users for the global launch of its View20 smartphone. At an event held in Paris, […]
Fortnite security flaw ‘could have exposed user accounts’
A security flaw in the Fortnite login process could have allowed hackers to access and take over user accounts in the battle royale game, security experts have claimed. Check Point […]
Cliff Bleszinski, Gears of War creator and design director, leaves Epic Games
Cliff Bleszinski, known for his work on Gears of War and Unreal Tournament and one of this gaming generation's most influential figures, has stepped down from his position as design director at Epic Games, the studio he has helped steer…
Infinity Blade 2 app revealed at iPhone 4S launch
Epic Games subsidiary Chair took the iPhone 4S launch as a chance to launch a blockbuster of their own; Infinity Blade 2, the sequel to their mega-popular iOS hack and slash title. Set to launch on December 1st, the…
REVIEW: Gears of War 3 (Xbox 360)
Gears of War is back for a final tour of duty in the conclusion to the blockbusting trilogy. Can Epic Games raise the bar for cover shooters once more, or should this sequel be thrown down one of the series' own deadly emergence holes? Read on to find out.
PREVIEW: Gears of War 3 multiplayer (Xbox 360)
Anticipation levels couldn't be much higher than for those being levelled at Epic Games ahead of the September launch of Gears of War 3. The final instalment in the much-lauded series that practically invented the cover-shooter, Epic Games are pulling…
