Epic Games
PulseAugur coverage of Epic Games — every cluster mentioning Epic Games across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
- parent of Sketchfab 100%
- founded by Tim Sweeney 100%
- subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company 100%
- subsidiary of Sony Group 100%
- parent of Bandcamp 100%
- parent of People Can Fly 100%
- parent of Psyonix 100%
- subsidiary of Tencent 100%
- subsidiary of Tim Sweeney 100%
- developed by Unreal Engine 95%
- used by Unreal Engine 6 95%
- developed Unreal Engine 6 95%
- 2026-06-20 product_launch Epic Games is rebuilding its PC launcher, aiming for a significant speed increase with the upcoming Launcher V2. source
- 2026-06-08 regulatory Epic Games is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to deny Apple's petition in their ongoing App Store legal dispute. source
- 2026-05-18 research_milestone Publication of a new method for on-device RAG optimization. source
18 day(s) with sentiment data
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Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney faces hypocrisy claims over AI in game development
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has expressed strong support for using generative AI in game development, arguing it's a natural progression and dismissing objections as "luddism." However, he also voiced frustration with Va…
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Epic CEO Criticizes Steam, Eyes AI Integration in Unreal Engine 6
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has criticized Valve's Steam platform, labeling it a monopoly for its service offerings and expressing concern over its stance on competing platforms like Roblox. Sweeney also highlighted the …
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AI impacts jobs, sparks controversy over labels, and influences hardware costs
Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark shared an example of AI's impact on jobs, detailing how the company assisted in processing two months of clinical trial data for Ozempic creators in just one week. Separately, Epic Games …
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Epic Games CEO blasts Steam's AI disclosure policy as 'irresponsible'
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has criticized Valve's policy of requiring game developers to disclose the use of AI in their products on Steam. Sweeney argues that AI tools are primarily for productivity and that penalizing…
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Google Play Store to allow outside billing, cut commissions June 30
Google is set to implement significant changes to its Play Store billing system starting June 30th in the US, UK, and Europe. Developers will be able to offer alternative payment options alongside Google's own system, a…
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Google Play Store to Allow Outside Payments Amid Antitrust Settlement
Google is allowing alternative payment options on its Play Store, a move that stems from a settlement with Epic Games over antitrust concerns. Although the court has yet to approve the settlement, Google has announced i…
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Epic CEO on AI, Sony Purges PlayStation Store, KaOS Linux Adopts Dinit
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney discussed the future of gaming, including his vision for "Team Open" and his opposition to Valve's AI disclosure requirements on Steam. Meanwhile, Sony is reportedly removing games from the Pl…
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AI and surveillance criticized as out of control, benefiting billionaires
The author expresses strong concerns about the current state of AI and surveillance, arguing that it is spiraling out of control and causing significant hardship for ordinary citizens. This situation is seen as primaril…
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Vue cinema chain expands EPIC premium screens, touts tech superiority
Vue, a cinema chain operating in the UK and Europe, is celebrating the first anniversary of its EPIC premium-large-format screens. The company has now installed 15 EPIC screens across 14 locations, which have seen 400,0…
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Epic Games integrates AI into Unreal Engine 6, signaling shift in game development
Epic Games is integrating AI models like Claude and Gemini into Unreal Engine 6, signaling a potential shift away from traditional, manual level design. The departure of Sjoerd de Jong also marks the end of an era for t…
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Epic Games, App Fairness Group Criticize Apple's Brazil App Store Terms
Epic Games and the Coalition for App Fairness have criticized Apple's new App Store terms in Brazil. These terms allow developers to distribute apps via alternative marketplaces and use alternative payment methods. Both…
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Epic Games overhauls PC launcher for 5x speed boost
Epic Games is undertaking a complete overhaul of its PC game launcher, aiming for a significant speed increase. The new version, dubbed Launcher V2, is expected to be up to five times faster during cold starts and 6.5 t…
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Fumito Ueda's 'Gen Atlas' game revealed with Epic Games partnership
Fumito Ueda, the acclaimed creator behind "Shadow of the Colossus" and "Ico," has shared new details about his upcoming game, "Gen Atlas." This giant robot adventure is being developed in collaboration with Epic Games. …
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Epic Games overhauls PC launcher to challenge Steam with new features
Epic Games has announced plans for Launcher V2, a significant overhaul of its PC game storefront aimed at competing more directly with Steam. The company revealed a 12-month roadmap at Unreal Fest, detailing improvement…
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GitLab, Epic Games launch new VCS amid GitHub dissatisfaction
The software development landscape is seeing a surge in new version control systems as companies like GitLab and Epic Games introduce innovative solutions. GitLab's Agentic Code Review analyzes merge requests with full …
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Epic Games Store to receive major feature overhaul
Epic Games is planning significant improvements for its Games Store over the next year, aiming to address long-standing criticisms about its feature set. The store, which has been operational for eight years, is describ…
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Microsoft unveils autonomous AI Scout; OpenAI advertises in Japan; Meta secures massive power for AI
Microsoft has unveiled Scout, an autonomous AI designed to proactively assist users with tasks. Separately, OpenAI has begun advertising initiatives in Japan, with Dentsu and Hakuhodo acting as intermediaries. Meta is s…
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Apple allows third-party app stores in Brazil amid regulatory pressure
Apple is now permitting third-party app stores and alternative payment methods for iOS users in Brazil, following an agreement with the country's competition regulator, CADE. Developers will face a 5% Core Technology Fe…
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Battlefield 6 fixes bugs; Vampire Survivors studio re-evaluates Fortnite collab
Battlefield Studios has released a hotfix for Battlefield 6, addressing several bugs in Season 3, including a persistent black void issue. The update, version 1.3.2.1, is available for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series…
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Epic Games releases Unreal Engine 5.8 with faster Lumen Lite Mode
Epic Games has released Unreal Engine 5.8, introducing a new "Lumen Lite Mode" that is reportedly twice as fast. This update follows the company's recent announcement of a new era for Rocket League and the reveal of Unr…