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“Gears of War: Judgment” Call to Arms Pack Introduces Three Maps, New Multiplayer Mode on April 23

April 19, 2013

Microsoft and Epic Studios today announced the second expansion in the “Gears of War: Judgment” multiplayer experience, the Call to Arms Map Pack, coming to VIP Season Pass holders on Tuesday, April 23 via Xbox LIVE, and available worldwide April 30. Developed by Epic Games and People Can Fly, the Call to Arms Map Pack brings players three new multiplayer maps, a brand-new mode called “Master at Arms,” and six armor and gun skins for customizing your characters and weapons.

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Epic Games and Tecmo Koei Games Sign Unreal Engine 3 Licensing Agreement for “YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z”

March 27, 2013

Epic Games, Inc. announces an agreement with Tecmo Koei Games to license Epic’s award-winning Unreal Engine 3 technology for the development of “YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z,” a bold new take on the renowned “NINJA GAIDEN” franchise. The agreement was brokered by Epic Games Japan, which supports the company’s licensees locally.

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Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 4 Available for Sony Computer Entertainment’s PlayStation®4

March 07, 2013

Epic Games, Inc. announced today Unreal Engine 4 is available for PlayStation®4.

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Epic Games Announces Plans for Game Developers Conference 2013

February 28, 2013

Epic Games, Inc. announces its participation in the Game Developers Conference (GDC) to be held March 25-29, 2013 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Epic will meet with developers and partners of its award-winning Unreal Engine technology and host media briefings in its expo suite, North Hall Business Suite 322, as well as present material as part of the official conference program throughout the course of the week.

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Scientists Mentor Make Something Unreal Live Finalists

February 27, 2013

Epic Games, Inc., creators of award-winning games and game technology, has announced details of the Wellcome Trust scientists who are mentoring the four final teams in this year’s Make Something Unreal Live 2013 contest.

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Epic Games Demonstrates Unreal Engine 4 on the PlayStation®4 Computer Entertainment System

February 20, 2013

Epic Games, Inc. today revealed a new version of its “Elemental” real-time demonstration, the premier showcase for the studio’s breakthrough Unreal Engine 4 game engine technology, running on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system at today’s PlayStation Meeting 2013.

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NCSOFT Licenses Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 4

February 14, 2013

Epic Games, Inc. has licensed Unreal Engine 4 to NCSOFT through a long-term deal that grants the renowned publisher and developer of massively multiplayer online (MMO) games to utilize Epic’s groundbreaking technology and tools for upcoming projects. NCSOFT secured its license through Epic Games Korea and is the first Korean studio to license Unreal Engine 4.

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Epic Games Releases “Epic Citadel” for Android

January 29, 2013

Epic Games, Inc. today released “Epic Citadel” for Android devices. The free app, which is used to demonstrate the studio’s award-winning Unreal Engine 3 (UE3) technology on multiple platforms, is available now on Google Play and Amazon Appstore for Android. A new benchmarking mode and updated visuals bring added depth to the popular app.

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Epic Games’ Official Store Opens Its Doors

December 18, 2012

Epic Games, Inc. announces the launch of its official online store, where fans can get their hands on specially designed merchandise and apparel based on the company’s renowned brands and characters. Collectible items at Epic’s store, located at http://www.epicgamesstore.com/, are exclusive and cannot be purchased anywhere else.

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Zombie Studios Licenses Unreal Engine 4

December 18, 2012

Zombie Studios is excited to announce licensing of the groundbreaking Unreal Engine 4 (UE4) technology from Epic Games, Inc. The Seattle-based independent developer is working on an UE4-based psychological thriller game for the PC that will release in the second quarter of 2013.

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Leading Development Studios Join MSUL 2013 to Support Finalists

December 11, 2012

Epic Games, Inc., creator of award-winning games and game technology, is harnessing the services of four leading European development studios to support the finalist teams of its Make Something Unreal Live (MSUL) 2013 international game development contest. Climax Studios, Lucid Games, Ninja Theory and Splash Damage have all stepped up as MSUL 2013 mentors.

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The Big Four – Finalists Announced for Epic Games’ Make Something Unreal Live 2013

December 06, 2012

Epic Games, Inc., creators of award-winning games and game technology, has announced the four finalist teams who will complete in the grand finale of Make Something Unreal Live (MSUL) 2013, the European student game development competition.

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IPKeys Licenses Unreal Engine 3 for Military Simulations

December 05, 2012

Epic Games and Applied Research Associates (ARA) have licensed Unreal Engine 3 (UE3) to IPKeys Technologies for the development of IGAME, an advanced Warfighter training simulation.

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Epic Games Wins 2012 NCTA 21 Award for Best Product or Service

November 09, 2012

Epic Games, Inc. has been selected for the North Carolina Technology Association (NCTA) 2012 Best Product or Service via the premier NCTA 21 Awards. Winners were recognized at the annual awards gala on Thursday, Nov. 8 at the Sheraton Imperial in Durham, N.C., presented in conjunction with title sponsor Grant Thornton. This year’s event was attended by nearly 800 leaders from across the state.

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Shortlist Announced for Epic Games’ Make Something Unreal Live 2013

November 08, 2012

Epic Games, Inc., creators of award-winning games and game technology, has announced the shortlist of 12 teams which will progress to the next round of Make Something Unreal Live (MSUL) 2013, the European student game development competition.

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Square Enix Signs Long-Term Unreal Engine Licensing Agreement

October 23, 2012

Epic Games, Inc. announced today an agreement with Square Enix Co. Ltd. granting Square Enix a group-wide license to develop multiple games with Epic’s award-winning Unreal Engine 3 and its breakthrough Unreal Engine 4 technology.

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Epic Games Enlists Laura Fryer to Lead Seattle Studio

October 18, 2012

Epic Games, Inc. announces the hiring of Laura Fryer as general manager of its new Seattle studio, which is currently focused on engineering efforts for the company’s award-winning Unreal Engine 4 (UE4) technology. Fryer brings more than 17 years of industry experience to Epic, where she will manage Epic Games in Seattle and direct its strategic goals.

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The Astronauts Launch with Studio-wide Unreal Engine License

October 11, 2012

Epic Games, Inc. and The Astronauts, the new independent games studio founded by Adrian Chmielarz, Andrzej Poznanski and Michal Kosieradzki, announce a long-term Unreal Engine licensing agreement. Under the deal terms, The Astronauts have the rights to develop multiple games using the latest Unreal Engine technology. The team is creating its debut title, an unannounced game due for release in 2013, with Epic’s award-winning Unreal Engine 3 (UE3).

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Science Takes Center Stage In Epic Games’ Make Something Unreal Live 2013

October 03, 2012

Epic Games, Inc., creators of award-winning games and game technology, announces the launch of Make Something Unreal Live (MSUL) 2013, the international game development competition open to all students enrolled full-time at any European higher education establishment.

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Epic Games Launches New Seattle Studio

September 06, 2012

Epic Games, Inc. announces the establishment of a new Seattle studio, which will be initially focused on engineering efforts for its award-winning Unreal Engine 4 (UE4) technology. As of today, Epic is recruiting developers to work on its latest technological projects.

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Unreal Engine 3 Debuts on Windows 8

August 29, 2012

Epic Games, Inc., in collaboration with NVIDIA, today presented the first public demonstration of Unreal Engine 3 (UE3) running on Windows 8 and Windows RT during Asus’ press conference at the IFA 2012 electronics trade show in Berlin.

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Unreal Development Kit (UDK) Further Streamlines Game Development with Perforce

July 26, 2012

Epic Games, Inc. announces that the July release of the Unreal Development Kit (UDK), the free edition of the studio’s award-winning Unreal Engine 3 (UE3) technology, includes the best-of-breed Perforce Software Version Management system. The addition of Perforce’s industry-leading solution enables UDK developers to utilize enterprise-grade version control tools for up to 20 users and 20 workstations at no charge, with no restrictions on time limit or file quantity. In addition, the latest enhancements to Epic’s engine make it even more seamless to leverage Perforce for the game production pipeline. The July 2012 UDK Beta is available now at www.udk.com.

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BitMonster Games Licenses Unreal Engine 3 for ‘Lili,’ an Original Mobile Game

July 18, 2012

BitMonster Games announces a long-term, multi-title licensing deal that gives the studio the rights to develop its 3D games with Epic Games’ award-winning Unreal Engine technology. BitMonster’s first game under the agreement, “Lili,” is being developed with Unreal Engine 3 for iOS devices.

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Tencent Makes Strategic Investment in Epic Games

June 19, 2012

Tencent Holdings Limited (“Tencent” or the “Company”, SEHK 00700), a leading provider of Internet and mobile and telecommunications value-added services in China, announces today it has agreed to acquire a minority stake in US-based Epic Games, Inc. (“Epic”), which develops the world’s leading 3D game engine technology and award-winning PC, console and mobile game titles.

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Epic Community: Big Problems Need Huge Solutions

June 03, 2012

Our heart goes out to the people affected by the unfortunate events surrounding 38 Studios and its subsidiary in Baltimore, Big Huge Games. Through it all, the team stayed together in a way that’s been really heartwarming to see. The team kept working, hoping that there’d be a way to secure last-minute funding and save the company. People brought extra food into the office to help those unable to pay their bills. And last week, in bittersweet irony, Big Huge Games was named to Game Developer’s Top 30 studios in the world list.

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Industrial Toys Licenses the Unreal Engine for Multiple Titles

May 17, 2012

Industrial Toys has entered into a long-term, multi-title licensing deal with Epic Games to use the studio’s award-winning Unreal Engine technology to develop multiple games for mobile platforms. Under the agreement, Industrial Toys is developing its first game using the latest Unreal Engine 3 (UE3) tools and feature set.

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RealD Joins Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 3 Integrated Partners Program

May 14, 2012

Epic Games, Inc., developer of the blockbuster “Gears of War” franchise and the groundbreaking “Infinity Blade” series, welcomes RealD (NYSE: RLD), a leading global licensor of 3D technologies, into its Integrated Partners Program (IPP). Epic’s partner program brings industry-leading middleware technologies to the company’s award-winning Unreal Engine 3, which powers many bestselling console, PC and mobile games.

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Epic Games’ Mike Capps Named an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award Finalist

May 14, 2012

Ernst & Young LLP announced the finalists for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2012 Award in the Carolinas. Epic Games’ Mike Capps was among the finalists selected.

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Epic Games’ Tim Sweeney to Deliver Spring 2012 Commencement Address for The Guildhall at SMU

May 09, 2012

Epic Games’ founder and chief executive officer, Tim Sweeney, will be the commencement speaker at the 15th graduation ceremony of students at The Guildhall at Southern Methodist University on May 11.

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SmileGate to Develop Two Major Games with Unreal Engine 3

April 24, 2012

SmileGate Inc., Korea’s newest gaming powerhouse, has licensed Epic Games’ industry-leading Unreal Engine 3 (UE3) technology for its upcoming projects, codenamed “Project T” and “Project M.”

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Commando Kiwi Takes Top Honors in Make Something Unreal Live

April 16, 2012

Epic Games, Inc. and Train2Game announce that Commando Kiwi, developer of “The Warlock of Firetop Mountain: Lost Chapters,” is the winner of Make Something Unreal Live, an unprecedented game development competition that concluded today at the Gadget Show Live. Four teams presented their new iOS games based on individual books in the “Fighting Fantasy” series to the franchise’s esteemed creators, Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone OBE, and the duo determined that Commando Kiwi’s fresh twist on the third-person adventure genre makes the best use of the property and exhibits the most outstanding commercial potential. The studio’s winnings include a full source Unreal Engine 3 license for iOS that may be applied to a future project as well as a holiday at the luxurious AquaCity water park and resort in Poprad, Slovakia.

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Epic Games, ChAIR Release “Infinity Blade II” Free Content Update and Announce Temporary Price Cut

April 12, 2012

Epic Games, Inc. and its award winning Salt Lake City-based development studio, ChAIR Entertainment, today released “Infinity Blade II: ClashMob,” a free content update for its Game of the Year Award-winning iOS blockbuster, “Infinity Blade II.” In support of the update, gamers can purchase the full version of “Infinity Blade II” for a limited-time promotional price of $4.99 via the App Store.

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Epic Games Brings Unreal University to East Coast Game Conference

April 11, 2012

The East Coast Game Conference, in close collaboration with award-winning game developer Epic Games, Inc., today announced that Unreal University will make its return appearance at the East Coast Game Conference this April 25-26 in Raleigh, NC.

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Video Game Legends to Judge Make Something Unreal Live

March 29, 2012

Epic Games, Inc. and Train2Game announce the distinguished lineup of video game luminaries who have committed to participate in Make Something Unreal Live, the groundbreaking game development competition coming to the Gadget Show Live on April 10-15, 2012 at the NEC in Birmingham, UK.

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Epic Games and Applied Research Associates’ Virtual Heroes Division Launch Unreal Government Network

March 27, 2012

Epic Games, Inc. announces a long-term, multi-platform Unreal Engine 3 (UE3) reseller and support agreement with Virtual Heroes, a division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA).

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Epic Games Releases ‘Epic Citadel’ in Flash

March 07, 2012

Epic Games, Inc. revealed today a range of Unreal Engine 3 experiences running flawlessly in a Flash browser during its press briefing at the Game Developers Conference.

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Epic Games and NCsoft® Sign Largest Unreal Engine 3 Licensing Deal in Asia to Date

March 07, 2012

Epic Games, Inc. and NCsoft announce a major, long-term licensing agreement to bring the award-winning Unreal Engine 3 to NCsoft’s future titles.

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Reverb Publishing Licenses Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 3 for Worldwide Site License Agreement

March 05, 2012

Reverb Publishing announces that it has entered into a site licensing agreement for use of Epic’s award-winning Unreal Engine 3 (UE3).

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Epic Games Readies for Action at Game Developers Conference 2012

February 27, 2012

Epic Games, Inc. announces its participation in the Game Developers Conference (GDC) to be held March 5-9, 2012 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

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BBC Worldwide and Supermassive Games Bring ‘Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock’ to Life with UE3

February 21, 2012

Epic Games announces that BBC Worldwide and Supermassive Games have licensed the award-winning Unreal Engine 3 technology to power the time-bending action game, “Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock.”

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Make Something Unreal Live Sharpens Its Sword with ‘Fighting Fantasy’ IP

February 08, 2012

Epic Games, Inc. and Train2Game have secured the rights for the iOS games of Make Something Unreal Live to be based on the “Fighting Fantasy” series of role-playing gamebooks created by Ian Livingstone and Steve Jackson.

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Epic Games Announces Plans for 2012 D.I.C.E. Summit

February 02, 2012

Epic Games, Inc. continues its celebration of 20 years at the leading edge of game development through its participation in the 2012 Design Innovate Communicate Entertain (D.I.C.E.) Summit at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas next week.

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Gazillion Supercharges ‘Marvel Heroes’ with Unreal Engine 3

January 17, 2012

Gazillion Entertainment announces it has licensed Epic Games’ award-winning Unreal Engine 3 (UE3) to power its highly anticipated, free-to-play “Marvel Heroes” massively multiplayer online (MMO) game for PC.

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“Gears of War 3” “Fenix Rising” Map Pack Featuring New Experience System Launches TodayHighest-rated

January 17, 2012

Today, Microsoft and Epic release “Fenix Rising,” the third major game add-on for the most critically-acclaimed shooter of 2011, “Gears of War 3.”

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Epic Games and ChAIR Entertainment Announce Earnings from Infinity Blade Franchise Exceed $30MM

January 05, 2012

Epic Games, Inc. and its award-winning Salt Lake City-based development studio, ChAIR Entertainment, today announced that earnings from ChAIR’s blockbuster Infinity Blade video game franchise have eclipsed $30 million in just one year since the introduction of the original game.

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“Gears of War 3” Kicks off the New Year in Explosive Fashion with “Fenix Rising” Map Pack

December 21, 2011

On Jan. 17, the battle for Sera rages on as Microsoft and Epic mark the New Year with the release of “Fenix Rising,” the third major game add-on for the most critically-acclaimed shooter of 2011, “Gears of War 3.”

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“RAAM’s Shadow” Debuts Today as the Biggest Game Add-on in “Gears of War” History

December 14, 2011

The most critically-acclaimed shooter of the year is poised to immerse fans in a brand new campaign adventure unlike anything they’ve experienced before.

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Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences Inducts Epic Games’ Tim Sweeney to Its Hall of Fame

December 07, 2011

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) has announced that Tim Sweeney, founder and chief executive officer of Epic Games, will be the 16th inductee into the AIAS Hall of Fame, and will be taking the stage for the first time at the 2012 D.I.C.E. Summit.

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Epic Games and ChAIR Entertainment Launch iOS Blockbuster ‘Infinity Blade II’ on the App Store

December 01, 2011

Epic Games, Inc. and its award-winning Salt Lake City-based development studio, ChAIR Entertainment, today announced “Infinity Blade II” has officially launched on the App Store.

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Square Enix Licenses Unreal Engine 3 for Multiple Games

November 17, 2011

Epic Games, Inc. today announced an agreement with Square Enix Co., Ltd. granting Square Enix a license to develop multiple games with Epic’s award-winning Unreal Engine 3 technology.

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Train2Game and Epic Game Jam Produces Wave of iOS Games

November 15, 2011

Train2Game and Epic Games, Inc. have selected the winners of the Train2Game and Epic Game Jam, a 48-hour event held November 4-6 at the University of Bedfordshire in which more than 100 aspiring game developers converged to create 10 playable games for iOS using Epic’s Unreal Development Kit (UDK), the free edition of the award-winning Unreal Engine 3 (UE3).

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Epic Games Wins 2011 Top Industry Driven Technology Company of the Year at NCTA 21 Awards

November 12, 2011

Epic Games, Inc. today announced it has been selected as a winner for the 2011 NCTA 21 Awards in the category of Top Industry Driven Technology Company of the Year.

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“Gears of War 3” Gives Thanks with the Free “Versus Booster Map Pack” on Nov. 24

November 01, 2011

As “Gears of War 3” Horde Mode devotees around the world celebrate today’s launch of the “Horde Command Pack,” Epic Games and Microsoft are giving thanks to the entire fan base with the announcement of the “Versus Booster Map Pack,” available for free on Xbox LIVE Marketplace on Thanksgiving Day – Nov. 24.

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Epic Games and Train2Game to Host ‘Make Something Unreal Live’

November 01, 2011

Epic Games, Inc., creators of the billion-dollar “Gears of War” franchise and the award-winning Unreal Engine 3, announce Make Something Unreal Live, an independent game development competition co-sponsored by Train2Game, the UK’s premier game development distance learning resource.

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Nexon Mobile Licenses Unreal Engine 3 for its New iOS title, ‘Combat Arms: Zombies’

October 28, 2011

Nexon Mobile Corp., the innovative mobile game development arm of Nexon Co. Ltd., will launch “Combat Arms: Zombies” for the iOS platform in November after an unveiling at G-Star 2011, the biggest game expo in South Korea.

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“RAAM’s Shadow” for “Gears of War 3” Adds Hours of New Campaign Mayhem on Dec. 13

October 20, 2011

Today, Microsoft and Epic Games announced “RAAM’s Shadow,” the new campaign experience for the award-winning blockbuster, “Gears of War 3.”

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Grounding Licenses Unreal Engine 3 for ‘Project Draco’

October 20, 2011

Grounding Inc. announces the studio has licensed Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 3 for its upcoming game, “Project Draco” (tentative title).

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NEOWIZ GAMES Announces Unreal Engine 3-Powered MMORPG ‘BLESS’

October 18, 2011

Leading Korean game developer and publisher NEOWIZ GAMES today announced “BLESS” (working title), the company’s first Unreal Engine 3-powered title in Epic Games Korea’s largest licensing deal to date.

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Epic Games and Adrenaline Amusements Announce ‘Infinity Blade FX’

October 13, 2011

‘Infinity Blade FX’ arcade game to debut at this week’s 2011 Gaming and Electronics Expo (GEEX) in Salt Lake City, UT and become available nationwide at Dave & Buster’s restaurant/entertainment complexes starting October 28.

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Autodesk Solutions Help Epic Games Create Conclusion to ‘Gears of War’ Trilogy

October 11, 2011

To create a spectacular conclusion for the “Gears of War” trilogy, Epic Games extended its creative pipeline with a range of middleware and creative tools from Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK).

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Epic Games Announces Unreal Engine 3 Support for Adobe Flash Player

October 04, 2011

Epic Games Chief Executive Officer, Founder and Technical Director Tim Sweeney today presented the company’s award-winning Unreal Engine 3 (UE3) technology running fully inside an Adobe® Flash®-based environment during a keynote at Adobe MAX 2011, Adobe’s annual conference for developers, designers and business leaders.

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Epic Games and ChAIR Entertainment Announce “Infinity Blade 2” Video Game on iOS December 1st

October 04, 2011

Epic Games, Inc. and its award-winning Salt Lake City-based development studio, ChAIR Entertainment, today announced “Infinity Blade 2” will be released exclusively on iOS on December 1, 2011.

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The Battle Rages on with the “Gears of War 3” Horde Command Pack Available Nov. 1

October 04, 2011

Brace for impact! With more than three million copies sold in its first week, “Gears of War 3” is the biggest game of the year, and today Microsoft and Epic Games announced the acclaimed title is about to get even bigger with the Horde Command Pack game add-on, launching Nov. 1.

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“Gears of War 3” Soars Past Three Million in First Week Sales, Propels Franchise Beyond $1 Billion

September 29, 2011

The most anticipated video game of the year arrived last week with the worldwide launch of “Gears of War 3.

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Most Anticipated Blockbuster Game of the Year Arrives Today as “Gears of War 3” Hits Store Shelves

September 20, 2011

At the stroke of midnight last night, the blockbuster holiday season officially ignited with a bang, as “Gears of War 3” hit store shelves with more than 20,000 retailers worldwide marking the occasion with midnight madness events.

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Sumthing Else Music Works Announces Release of Gears of War 3: The Soundtrack

September 14, 2011

Sumthing Else Music Works, Inc., through its licensing relationship with Epic Games, Inc. proudly presents Gears of War® 3 The Soundtrack.

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Minority Licenses Unreal Engine 3 for ‘Papo & Yo’

September 08, 2011

Minority announces it is using Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 3 (UE3) to develop “Papo & Yo,” the indie 3D puzzle-platforming adventure that won over critics with more than two dozen award nominations and wins at this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3).

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Broadcast Trailer Traces the Epic Journey of Marcus Fenix and Delta Squad from ‘Dust to Dust’

August 31, 2011

The end is near. More than seven years ago, Epic Games and Microsoft introduced Marcus Fenix and his band of brothers in “Gears of War” for Xbox 360. On Sept. 20, 2011, their journey will come to a legendary conclusion with the launch of “Gears of War 3,” as Delta makes their final push to save the planet and all humanity… or die trying.

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Grab Your Ticket to a Year of Game Add-ons with the “Gears of War 3” Season Pass Available Sept. 20

August 29, 2011

The launch of “Gears of War 3” on Sept. 20 is still a few weeks away, but Microsoft and Epic Games are already announcing that there’s more to come by the way of multiple game add-ons for the year’s biggest blockbuster.

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Final “Gears of War 3” Map Revealed as the Countdown to Launch Ticks Down

August 26, 2011

With less than a month until the most anticipated juggernaut of 2011 storms retail stores, Epic Games and Microsoft Studios today unleashed the first look at the complete lineup of “Gears of War 3” multiplayer maps, including the reveal of Gridlock, the revamped fan-favorite battleground returning from “Gears of War” and “Gears of War 2.”

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Epic Games and Major League Gaming to Face Off in “Gears of War 3”  Expo Match

August 22, 2011

Coming off a record breaking competition in Anaheim, CA, top pro players, aspiring amateurs, and thousands of video game fans will descend upon Raleigh, N.C., this weekend as the 2011 Major League Gaming (MLG) Pro Circuit returns to the Tar Heel state

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Ice-T and Body Count Lay Down a Soundtrack for Destruction in the New “Gears of War 3” Horde Trailer

August 01, 2011

Just when you thought “Gears of War 3’s” Horde mode couldn’t get any more intense, Microsoft and Epic Games today released an explosive new gameplay trailer for the upcoming blockbuster, featuring an exclusive new track from Body Count, entitled “The Gears of War.”

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Epic Games Wins Fourth Consecutive Develop Industry Excellence Award

July 22, 2011

Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 3 has won its fourth consecutive Develop Industry Excellence Award. Epic has held the award in the engine category since its inception, having also won in 2008 in the Best Tools category.

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Mad Catz(R) Announces Licensed Gears of War 3 Audio Range at Comic-Con(TM) International 2011

July 21, 2011

Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) (AMEX/TSX: MCZ) announced today a new range of licensed Gears of War 3 audio products for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft(R), expected to ship alongside the launch of the game in time for the holiday 2011 season. The new product range will be previewed at the Comic-Con International 2011 exhibition and is available for pre-order today.

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Epic Games President Dr. Michael Capps to Keynote 2011 Game Developers Conference Europe

July 20, 2011

Dr. Michael Capps, president of Epic Games, developers of the mega-hit Unreal and Gears of War game franchises, will give a keynote address at the 2011 Game Developers Conference™ Europe (GDC Europe).

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It’s Time to Get Your Squad Ready!

July 13, 2011

Microsoft and Epic Games today announce that “Gears of War 3” will be launching in Germany when the game is released worldwide on September 20, 2011. With more than one million pre-orders already locked, “Gears of War 3” has already taken the crown as the fastest pre-ordered Xbox 360-exclusive title to reach this milestone, confirming its place as one of the most anticipated blockbuster games of the year!

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Epic Games Announces Program Schedules for ‘Epic Developer Day’ and ‘Unreal University’ in Europe

July 08, 2011

Epic Games announces its conference schedule for Epic Developer Day, to be held on July 13, and Unreal University, to be held on July 14, at De Vere West One in London.

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Calibur11 and Epic Games Team up for Exclusive Gears of War 3 Vault

June 29, 2011

Partnering with Epic Games, one of the premier video game developers in the world, Calibur11 today announced an exclusive Gears of War 3 Vault.

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Epic Games’ Statement on the Supreme Court’s Ruling in Brown v. EMA/ESA

June 27, 2011

Epic Games President Dr. Michael Capps issued the following statement today regarding the Supreme Court’s decision rendered in Brown v. Entertainment Merchants Association/Entertainment Software Association:

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DeNA to Bring Infinity Blade X to Mobage in Japan

June 22, 2011

DeNA Co., Ltd. has announced today that the company is expanding the Mobage social gaming platform’s catalog of hit titles, with the social game version of Infinity Blade, offered in collaboration with Epic Games, Inc. and its award-winning studio, ChAIR Entertainment.

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More Over-the-Top Mayhem With the Bulletstorm Blood Symphony Pack

June 10, 2011

The pack will also be available soon on PlayStation® Network. The Blood Symphony Pack introduces an all new Ultimate Echoes mode; a unique skill based challenge that builds upon the game’s original Echo Mode and requires players to complete specific goals in order to rack up even higher bonus points for more insanity.

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Epic Games and Chair Entertainment Announce Earnings From Infinity Blade Exceed $10 Million

June 07, 2011

Epic Games, Inc. and its award-winning Salt Lake City-based development studio, ChAIR Entertainment, announce that earnings from ChAIR’s Infinity Blade have eclipsed $10 million in the first six months of release and created significant licensing interest in the underlying Unreal Engine 3 technology from developers worldwide.

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Microsoft Studios Licenses Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 3 for Kinect Fun Labs

June 06, 2011

Epic Games, Inc. announces that multiple Kinect Fun Labs Gadgets coming to Kinect for Xbox 360 are being developed with the award-winning Unreal Engine 3.

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Lionhead Studios Leverages Unreal Engine 3 for ‘Fable: The Journey’

June 06, 2011

Microsoft Studios, Lionhead Studios and Epic Games, Inc. announce that Lionhead is developing “Fable: The Journey” using Epic’s award-winning Unreal Engine 3.

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“Gears of War 3” Pre-orders Top One Million Units Worldwide; Fastest in Platform History

May 18, 2011

Microsoft and Epic Games today announced “Gears of War 3” surpassed one million worldwide pre-orders, making it the fastest pre-ordered Xbox exclusive title to reach this milestone in the history of the platform.

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Epic Games’ ChAIR Entertainment to Release Infinity Blade: Arena May 19th

May 17, 2011

Epic Games’ ChAIR Entertainment to release next major free update to Infinity Blade, which includes multiplayer and survivor modes.

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The Gears of War 3 Limited Edition

“Gears of War 3” Epic and Limited Editions Unveiled in Making Gears 3: Inside the Wicked Workshop

May 16, 2011

Fans around the globe are strapping on their boots, loading up their Lancers, and gearing up for the worldwide launch of “Gears of War 3” on Sept. 20, 2011 .

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Candygun Games Licenses Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 3

May 10, 2011

Candygun Games announces a licensing agreement with Epic Games, Inc. to use the award-winning Unreal Engine 3 in the development of “Dead Block,” the studio’s upcoming third-person action defense title for PC, Xbox® Live Arcade and PlayStation® Network to be published by Digital Reality and released during summer 2011.

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Epic Games Wins the TCREW Economic Leadership Award for Commercial Real Estate Excellence

April 28, 2011

Epic Games has taken home the Economic Leadership Award for commercial real estate excellence from the 13th annual Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women’s Champion Awards.

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LucasArts Signs Multi-Year, Studio-Wide Unreal Engine 3 Licensing Agreement

April 26, 2011

LucasArts and Epic Games, Inc. announce a long-term, studio-wide agreement for LucasArts to develop multiple projects using Epic Games’ award-winning Unreal Engine 3 for the engine’s supported platforms.

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Return to Stygia with the Bulletstorm Gun Sonata Pack Available Now

April 12, 2011

New maps, more mayhem, more over-the-top action! The Bulletstorm Gun Sonata Pack is now available worldwide on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace and PlayStation®Network for 800 MS Points or $9.99.

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Xoreax’s XGE Grid Computing Solution Integrated with Unreal Engine 3 Turbo Charges the Build Process

March 31, 2011

Xoreax Ltd. and Epic Games, Inc. announce that Xoreax’s XGE grid computing solution is fully integrated with Epic’s award-winning Unreal Engine 3 (UE3).

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Coffee Stain Studios Signs Five-Year Exclusive Unreal Engine 3 Licensing Agreement with Epic Games

March 23, 2011

Coffee Stain Studios, developer of “Sanctum,” a game that blends first-person shooter and tower defense action, announces a long-term license agreement with Epic Games to use the award-winning Unreal Engine 3 (UE3) for its current and upcoming projects.

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Korea’s GameTech Conference Gets Epic Keynote

March 21, 2011

Geremy Mustard, Technical Director of Epic Games’ ChAIR Entertainment, developer of the critically acclaimed iOS game Infinity Blade, will deliver the keynote presentation at GameTech 2011. GameTech is Korea’s only game engine-focused seminar, attended by the region’s best and brightest commercial game and game technology developers.

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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Licenses Epic Games Unreal Engine 3

March 17, 2011

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced a long-term studio-wide license agreement with Epic Games to use the award-winning Unreal Engine 3.

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Epic Games and Chair Entertainment Launch Free Update “Infinity Blade: The Deathless Kings”

March 02, 2011

Epic Games, Inc. and its award-winning Salt Lake City-based development studio, ChAIR Entertainment, today launched “Infinity Blade: The Deathless Kings” on the App Store.

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Gameloft to Develop Four New Games Using Unreal Engine 3

February 28, 2011

Gameloft, the leading developer and publisher of digital and online games, announced today a long-term, multi-platform licensing agreement with Epic Games, Inc. that enables Gameloft to incorporate Unreal Engine 3 in four new games, two to be released in 2011 and two in 2012.

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Epic Games Enlists Fans To Determine Playable Maps In Gears Of War 3 Beta

February 24, 2011

Help us choose which maps will be included in the Gears of War 3 beta by casting your vote on Facebook. Poll ends Feb 28.

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Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 3 Available for the NGP Entertainment System from Sony

February 24, 2011

Epic Games, Inc. announces Unreal Engine 3 support for the next generation portable entertainment system (codename: NGP) from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE). Developers may now license Epic’s award-winning engine technology for NGP.

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Epic Games Brings Next-Gen Unreal Engine 3 Technology to 2011 Game Developers Conference

February 23, 2011

Epic Games, Inc. announces its contributions to the 2011 Game Developers Conference to be held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco next week.

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