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Epic knows its launcher 'sucks' and is fully rebuilding it — faster, more stable client is on the way with player profiles and extended social features

The upgraded launcher will be released as a mid-year update, featuring upgrades such as private DMs, player avatars and profiles, and even independent live chat. Beyond the social features, EGS will be made lighter and quicker, less reliant on Epic's backend to do everything, which should result in a better…

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Epic says I can change baby, I promise, as it returns for its now-annual tradition of admitting its launcher 'sucks'

Epic says I can change baby, I promise, as it returns for its now-annual tradition of admitting its launcher 'sucks'

I can fix her (she is a videogames client).

As solar and wind boom to record levels, are we ignoring the power of geothermal energy?

As solar and wind boom to record levels, are we ignoring the power of geothermal energy?

Geothermal systems that harness heat from deep underground require significantly less land infrastructure than other renewable energies.

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'Turns out having your game be free on Epic is great advertising for Steam sales': New Blood chief says Blood West sold 'like 200% more' the day it was a freebie on EGS

More evidence people will pay extra to avoid splitting up their gaming library.

Steam will always dominate over the Epic Games Store because people don't want to "cheat on [their] home library with some other shop," says Witchfire lead

"People are not, basically, using EGS as their home, it's not home to them"

Preserve, Protect, Profit: The 6 Best Comic Book Grading and Slabbing Companies

There is a process to convincing someone else, usually a stranger, to buy what you own. Many people have Antiques Roadshow or Pawn Stars syndrome; they think they will trip over crap in the attic and find out it’s priceless. There are processes to follow if you want to sell…

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Randy Pitchford asks fans if they'd swallow future Borderlands exclusivity deals, almost 10,000 people say just put your damn games on Steam

Which, I have to be honest, you could see coming a mile away.

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Fallout: London won't be available for Epic Games Store players initially thanks to Bethesda's mod-breaking update

Fallout: London won't be available for Epic Games Store players initially thanks to Bethesda's mod-breaking update

The lack of support for update rollbacks has thrown a spanner in the works.

Epic Store Unprofitable, but Keeps Giving Away Free Games Anyway

Epic Store Unprofitable, but Keeps Giving Away Free Games Anyway

As revealed in recent Epic v. Google testimony, the Epic Games Store on PC has yet to turn a profit. All the free games and exclusivity contracts apparently haven't helped the situation.

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The Epic Games Store still isn't profitable, and users suspect the laggy launcher might have something to do with it

The Epic Games Store still isn't profitable, and users suspect the laggy launcher might have something to do with it

"Hmm... I wonder why?"

5 years after trying for a 'Valve-Counterstrike moment' with Fortnite, the Epic Games Store still isn't turning a profit

5 years after trying for a 'Valve-Counterstrike moment' with Fortnite, the Epic Games Store still isn't turning a profit

But don't worry, it's all part of the plan.

The Elder Scrolls Online is free on Epic

The Elder Scrolls Online is free on Epic

Plus the pretty great puzzler Murder by Numbers.

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