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Epic Games
EpicGamesLogo.jpg
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"Epic Games' Logo and Headquarters" Site
Type Technology company
Launch Date 1991
Status Active
Product Line Fortnite
Unreal Engine
Platform Windows
Mac
Linux
PlayStation
Xbox
Nintendo Switch
Android
iOS
Website https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/


E
pic games is an American software company founded by Tim Sweeney. They are most known for the creation of the "Unreal Engine", which hosts popular online games such as Fortnite, Rocket League, and Infinity Blade.[1]

History

Epic Games was originally founded as Potomac Computer Systems in 1991 and was based in Tim Sweeney's parent's garage. The company soon changes its name to Epic MegaGames in 1992 and goes on to release a few of its early games such as ZZT and Jazz JackRabbit[2]. In 1999, the company relocated its headquarters to Cary, North Carolina, and renamed itself once again to the famed "Epic Games". In 2006, Epic Games develops the first of the Gears of War trilogy series, the company's first Xbox game, with additional publishing on Windows. Epic Games was originally founded as Potomac Computer Systems in 1991 and was based in Tim Sweeney's parent's garage. The company soon changes its name to Epic MegaGames in 1992 and goes on to release a few of its early games such as ZZT and Jazz JackRabbit[3]. In 1999, the company relocated its headquarters to Cary, North Carolina, and renamed itself once again to the famed "Epic Games". In 2006, Epic Games develops the first of the Gears of War trilogy series, the company's first Xbox game, with additional publishing on Windows.

Games

Fortnite

Fortnite is a third-person shooter game. Users can choose from an array of game-modes, with the most popular of the modes being Battle Royale. The objective of Battle Royale is to be the last person/team alive. The match initially starts with 100 players, with the number decreasing as players eliminate other players. Additionally, there is a "storm" that closes in on the players, forcing them to converge in a smaller location. Fortnite is currently on its 19th season (as of January 28th, 2022). [4]The game was announced in 2011 and was released as free-to-play in 2014. [5]

Player winning Victory Royale on Fortnite

Rocket League

Infinity Blade

Epic Games Store

Ethical Efforts

Epic Games v. Apple

Epic Games and Google

China

On November 1st 2021, Epic Games decided to shut down its work done to bring Fortnite to the Chinese market.[6]

Ooblets

Epic Games officially partnered with Ooblets on August 6th, 2019[7], a game where you build up your personal farm among other tasks.[8] In response to Ooblets agreement to exclusively partner with Epic Games, the studio received thousands of violent and racist threats.[9] Epic Games put out an official statement condemning any harmful messages sent to the Ooblets Studio.

Tencent

Tencent is an internet and technology corperation based in China. It has part ownerships in many popular software companies, such as Riot Games and Epic Games

References

  1. ↑ https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/about
  2. ↑ https://apps.voxmedia.com/at/polygon-a-history-of-epic-games/
  3. ↑ https://apps.voxmedia.com/at/polygon-a-history-of-epic-games/
  4. ↑ https://dotesports.com/fortnite/news/start-end-dates-for-all-fortnite-seasons
  5. ↑ https://apps.voxmedia.com/at/polygon-a-history-of-epic-games/
  6. ↑ https://techcrunch.com/2021/11/01/epic-pulls-plug-on-fortnite-in-china/
  7. ↑ https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/08/05/epic-denounces-harassment-in-wake-of-epic-game-store-exclusivity-controversy
  8. ↑ https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/p/ooblets
  9. ↑ https://www.businessinsider.com/ooblets-developers-receive-threats-for-epic-games-store-exclusivity-deal-2019-8
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