NEWSJun 21 · 18 views
Epic Games Store Unveils 2026 Roadmap: Faster Boot Times, User Reviews, and Overhaul Promises
The Epic Games Store has revealed a comprehensive 12-month roadmap at Unreal Fest, promising significant improvements including 5x faster boot times, user-written reviews, and a ground-up launcher redesign. Aiming to address long-standing criticisms, these updates target a more competitive stance against Steam. The overhaul comes after years of struggling to match Steam's feature set despite launching in 2018 with attractive developer economics.
INDUSTRY NEWSJun 3 · 40 views
Gabe Newell Defends Steam Against Monopoly Accusations, Citing "Enormous Choice"
Gabe Newell, Valve's president, has responded to Steam monopoly accusations, emphasizing that players have "enormous choice" in the PC gaming space. Newell denied allegations of Steam dictating prices to developers on other platforms. The defense comes amidst an ongoing antitrust lawsuit and criticism from competitors like the Epic Games Store.
LATEST RELEASESApr 17 · 58 views
Epic Games Store Offers Exciting Free Games for PC Players
Discover the latest free games on the Epic Games Store for PC, offering players a chance to expand their gaming library at no cost.
NEWSApr 17 · 50 views
Epic Games Store: Free Games Available Weekly for PC Players
The Epic Games Store offers free games weekly for PC players, enhancing engagement and attracting new users.
MARKETPLACEApr 16 · 44 views
Epic Games Store: Freebies Draw Players but Steam Remains King
Players flock to the Epic Games Store for free games but return to Steam for everything else, revealing a significant challenge for Epic.
NEWSMar 27 · 89 views
Valve Veteran Chet Faliszek Blasts Tim Sweeney Over Layoffs
Chet Faliszek torches Tim Sweeney after Epic’s 1,000 layoffs, saying “Gabe’s better at that than you” and warning morale will crater at Fortnite’s studio.
NEWSMar 27 · 93 views
Valve Veteran Rips Tim Sweeney Over Epic’s 1,000 Layoffs
Chet Faliszek blasts Epic’s cuts and says “Gabe’s better at that than you,” calling out Tim Sweeney over layoffs, culture, and Fortnite’s future.
NEWSMar 26 · 66 views
Tim Sweeney Roasted For 'Out of Touch' Layoff Post
Epic's CEO touted a 'stream of resumes' after cutting 1,000 jobs, triggering industry-wide backlash and calls for him to step aside.
NEWSMar 26 · 64 views
Analysts: Fortnite Slump Is Only Part of Epic's Bigger Crisis
Epic's layoffs signal deeper trouble than a dip in Fortnite. Legal fights and big bets now collide with a tougher market.
NEWSMar 26 · 71 views
Epic CEO Touts 'Once-in-a-Lifetime' Resumes After 1,000+ Layoffs
One day after cutting 1,000+ jobs, Epic's boss called the outgoing talent 'once-in-a-lifetime.' Studios may benefit, but Fortnite and UE now have gaps to fill.
