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Fortnite isn't the future, it's an anomaly, and Tim Sweeney is just another CEO wrongly predicting the death of big singleplayer games

Singleplayer and multiplayer games will continue to coexist, just as they always have.

The games industry is undergoing a 'generational change,' says Epic CEO Tim Sweeney: 'A lot of games are released with high budgets, and they're not selling'

The games industry is undergoing a 'generational change,' says Epic CEO Tim Sweeney: 'A lot of games are released with high budgets, and they're not selling'

The world of videogames is changing, and the Epic chief believes the future is social.

Tim Sweeney says Epic Games is now 'financially sound' after last year's layoffs and Bandcamp fumble

Tim Sweeney says Epic Games is now 'financially sound' after last year's layoffs and Bandcamp fumble

"We spent the last year rebuilding and really executing solidly on all fronts," says the CEO.

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Epic sues Google again for making the Epic Games Store such a headache to install, and now it's dragged Samsung into the fight too

The latest lawsuit alleges Google and Samsung are colluding to keep Android owners from installing the Epic Games Store on their devices.

Epic Games Sues Google And Samsung Over App Store

"Fortnite"-maker Epic Games is suing tech giants Google and Samsung, it announced Monday, accusing them of illegally colluding to block competition on Samsung devices.

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Samsung wants to be the TV for gamers — so it's making games made for TVs

Samsung is making its own games for TVs, like the Six, as it aims to be at the forefront of a new era in the industry.

‘Fortnite’ Is Finally Back on the iPhone, But the CEO Is Still Anti-Apple

'Fortnite' is finally back on iOS and Android, after an EU law forced Apple to allow third-party storefronts on the iPhone.

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Epic Launches Own App Store, Fortnite Back For IPhones In Europe

Epic Launches Own App Store, Fortnite Back For IPhones In Europe

Fortnite-creator Epic Games launched its own app store Friday that allows users to bypass the stores run by Apple and Google after waging a years-long battle to directly offer its games to smartphone users.

International Business Times

Fortnite is finally back on the iPhone, but only if you live in the EU and use the new Epic Games store

Fortnite is finally back on the iPhone, but only if you live in the EU and use the new Epic Games store

Epic Games has officially launched its own iPhone app store in the EU, bringing Fortnite back to the iPhone after years of streaming services being the only option for gamers.

Many of Epic's exclusivity deals were 'not good investments,' says Tim Sweeney, but the free games program 'has been just magical'

Many of Epic's exclusivity deals were 'not good investments,' says Tim Sweeney, but the free games program 'has been just magical'

The most cost-effective way to get new users on the Epic Games Store has been the free games, not the exclusives.

Fortnite is back on mobiles after four years thanks to EU law

Fortnite is back on mobiles after four years thanks to EU law

Players in EU can access game blocked by Apple and Google by installing it from app store of publisher Epic Games

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Epic CEO Tim Sweeney accuses Apple of 'malicious compliance' as Fortnite finally returns to iOS, but only in Europe and with a convoluted install process

Epic CEO Tim Sweeney accuses Apple of 'malicious compliance' as Fortnite finally returns to iOS, but only in Europe and with a convoluted install process

The new mobile Epic Games Store is finally launching on iOS in the EU and on Android worldwide.

As Fortnite returns to mobile, Tim Sweeney says Epic Games "probably lost over a billion dollars of revenue" as a result of the battle royale being blocked from iPhone 4 years ago

As Fortnite returns to mobile, Tim Sweeney says Epic Games "probably lost over a billion dollars of revenue" as a result of the battle royale being blocked from iPhone 4 years ago

The Epic Games Store arrives on mobile in certain territories with Fall Guys, Rocket League Sideswipe, and Fortnite

Epic Games CEO calls Apple Find My 'super creepy surveillance tech' that shouldn't exist

Epic Games CEO calls Apple Find My 'super creepy surveillance tech' that shouldn't exist

Epic Games CEO, Tim Sweeney, has called Apple's Find My app 'super creepy surveillance tech' that shouldn't exist... after his Mac got stolen.

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Epic Games is protesting Samsung’s anticompetitive practices, but users are the ones losing

Fortnite will no longer be available for download on the Galaxy Store following Samsung’s move to discourage sideloading.

“It is vitally important that we not allow the gatekeepers, Apple and Google, to block progress on the Metaverse” — Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney reveals App Store lawsuit was about more than just Fortnite

In a recent interview, Epic Games’ CEO Tim Sweeney said that one of the reasons behind its lawsuit with Apple and Google is to prepare for the future of the metaverse.

"You mad bro?": Lawsuit emails reveal Valve's internal response to Epic CEO's "you assholes" rant about Steam revenue cuts

The newly uncovered interactions date back to 2018

Tim Sweeney emailed Gabe Newell calling Valve 'you assholes' over Steam policies, to which Valve's COO replied internally 'you mad bro?'

Newell remained magisterially above the fray.

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Fortnite remains offline as Epic struggles with unexpected issues: 'This stuff is tricky!' Tim Sweeney says

Epic says players will be able to "pre-download" an updated version of the new season at around 9 pm ET.

Apple Allows Epic Games To Set Up Iphone App Store

Apple allows Epic Games to establish an alternative app store in Europe under regulatory pressure, marking a significant development in their ongoing dispute.

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Fortnite's return to iPhone stalls as Apple blocks Epic Games (again)

Epic Games claims Apple has stopped it making a third-party app store for iPhones

EU demands answers over Apple's latest Epic Games twist — Bloc seeks explanation after Cupertino terminates Fortnite maker's developer account

The EU is seeking answers after Apple terminated Epic Games' App Store developer account.

Epic Games claims that Apple has terminated its developer account, preventing the Epic Games Store and Fortnite from coming to iOS

Epic Games says that Apple has terminated its App Store developer account.

In frankly hilarious corporate emails, Apple gets mad about being called "hot garbage" and terminates Epic's dev account right as Fortnite charts a return to iOS

"In plain, unqualified terms, please tell us why we should trust Epic this time"

Apple kills Epic's iOS developer account because Tim Sweeney said mean things about it on Twitter

This is all getting a bit ridiculous. Okay, really ridiculous.

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