SuperData’s report on 2019 shows digital game spending climbed 3% with Epic’s Fortnite generating $1.8 billion alone.
The companies face off over in-app fees, including claims of legality over Google’s 30% fee. But is it actually illegal, as Tim Sweeney claims? (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty)
Another dance-related controversy has emerged surrounding Fortnite’s use of famous routines.
Epic Games is taking legal action against yet another tester for leaking content in advance of Fortnite’s big Chapter 2 reveal. We chat with lawyers about confidentiality.
Quixel’s 3D assets and creation tools are now free for Unreal users. According to Quixel co-founder Teddy Bergsman, joining forces with Epic is “the next step in democratizing transformative technology and content.”
The company has made available an estimated $4 million worth of Infinity Blade assets for free.
Epic Games is suing a user experience tester who leaked details before Chapter 2 of Fortnite kicked off. While it may be straightforward, one attorney tells us that the damages argument is a bit thin.
Epic’s battle royale phenomenon still leads over competitors PUBG and Apex Legends, but its US July revenue showed a 52% drop year-over-year. V-bucks, Fortnite’s in-game currency, accounted for the vast majority of in-game spending.
Released on September 13, Borderlands 3 has sold-in over five million units within its first five days of launch, outselling its predecessor Borderlands 2 by 50%. It’s worth noting that the looter-shooter has already become 2K’s highest-selling PC title.
Epic has been tight lipped on its exclusivity deals, but a financial report from 505 Games’ parent sheds new light on financial arrangement.