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As Borderlands 4 eyes Steam, Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford addresses prediction Steam may be "dying" by now: "I’m a Steam customer, but sure wish they had more and better competition"

Pitchford reckoned Steam would feel more pressure from stores like Epic

GamesRadar · Aug 21, 2024

Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford predicted that the Epic Games Store would kill off Steam 5 years ago, now the internet is mocking him as Borderlands 4 comes crawling back

The lesson? Never tweet.

PC Gamer · Aug 21, 2024

Fortnite’s new Marvel season Absolute Doom is so popular it crashed the game

More than 3.1 million players flooded the game shortly after the release of Absolute Doom

Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2024

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Epic Games Store brings 'Fortnite' back to the iPhone, but not for everyone

The Epic Games Store has launched on iOS in the EU and on the Google Play Store worldwide, letting gamers play Fortnite on mobile for the first time in years.

Laptop · Aug 16, 2024

‘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.

Inverse · Aug 16, 2024

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 · Aug 16, 2024

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.

iMore · Aug 16, 2024

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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.

PC Gamer · Aug 16, 2024

Epic Games launches mobile store with Fortnite, Rocket League and Fall Guys

The developer is offering users unique rewards for playing on your phone

Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2024

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

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2024

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

GamesRadar · Aug 16, 2024

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.

PC Gamer · Aug 16, 2024

AltStore PAL, a third-party app store, is now free for all EU iPhone users — thanks to an 'Epic' grant

Thanks to an ‘EpicGrant’ from Epic Games, AltStore PAL is now free for all EU users to download.

iMore · Aug 15, 2024

Valve stops laughing, starts ranking your Steam reviews with a new "helpfulness" filter that makes memes, jokes, and beautiful ascii art less visible

Top-ranked reviews will apparently be more informative now

GamesRadar · Aug 14, 2024

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iMore · Aug 12, 2024

Fortnite on iOS is one step closer according to Epic, and it's not alone

Epic has submitted Fortnite and other apps to Apple for final notarization, meaning Victory Royale is back on the menu.

Guitar World · Aug 12, 2024

“My mom would still be bugging me, like, ‘You need to go to college and get a real job.’ I’m in the van, getting baloney sandwiches on 100 bucks a night. And I’m 30!” Bill Kelliher and Mark Morton on how Leviathan and Ashes of the Wake changed everything

With two classic albums, both released on the same day, Lamb of God and Mastodon's fates have long been connected and now they're touring together, Kelliher and Morton reflect on a turning point for both bands

Rai Benjamin Shatters World Record, Wins Gold In Epic Race

Rai Benjamin of Team USA breaks world record to win gold in thrilling Olympic race, outpacing reigning champion Karsten Warholm.

Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2024

Fortnite Battle Pass update makes exclusive skins more accessible

Missed out on an item? Don’t fret, you’ll get another chance to buy it in the future

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iMore · Aug 9, 2024

"A 15% junk fee" — Spotify and Epic slam Apple's latest EU App Store changes

Epic and Spotify aren't happy with Apple's new external linking rules in compliance with the DMA.

Inverse · Aug 8, 2024

'Fortnite' Is Finally Ditching Its Most Annoying Feature

Epic Games will finally make a highly requested change to how Fortnite’s seasonal battle pass rewards work.

Nina Kennedy Wins Gold In Epic Pole Vault Final

Nina Kennedy's solo gold medal win in pole vault at the Stade de France highlights the dedication and precision required for Olympic success.

GamesRadar · Aug 8, 2024

Fortnite's changes to Battle Pass exclusivity are a hit, but fans want Epic to take it further: "A good first step, but not what people were asking for"

Spider-Man, Darth Vader and many more skins are locked behind old Battle Passes

TechRadar · Aug 8, 2024

Epic Games announces new changes to Fortnite's battle pass item exclusivity

Fortnite's Battle Pass rewards will no longer be exclusive and will instead be made available to purchase in the future.

GamesRadar · Aug 7, 2024

Spider-Man and Geralt might be lost to Fortnite's exclusivity void, but future Battle Pass collabs will now have the chance to return to the shop after 18 months in exclusivity prison

Going forward, new players won't have to miss out on all the old cosmetics

Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2024

Fortnite v30.40 update patch notes: Lego fast travel, Fall Guys and Proximity chat added to game

Get ready to hop on the Lego Battle Bus and make your own fast-travel bus stops as part of the online game’s latest content drop

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