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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 Unveils Infinity Blade: Dungeons

March 07, 2012

Today at Apple’s media event in San Francisco, Epic Games, Inc. unveiled Infinity Blade: Dungeons, a new adventure set in the award-winning Infinity Blade universe to be released later this year for iOS devices.

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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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“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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Over-the-top Action With a High Chance of Mayhem as Epic Games and EA Unleash Bulletstorm

February 23, 2011

Get ready to make it rain bullets, action and all out insanity as Bulletstorm™, the highly anticipated shooter from People Can Fly, Epic Games and Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), is now available in North America.

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Starbreeze Studios Signs Long-Term Unreal Engine 3 Licensing Agreement

February 17, 2011

Starbreeze AB, developer of action adventure games including two titles in the “The Chronicles of Riddick” series and “The Darkness,” today announced it has entered into a multi-year, studio-wide license agreement to develop projects using Epic Games’ award-winning Unreal Engine 3 for the engine’s supported platforms.

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Epic Games Releases February 2011 Unreal Development Kit Beta

February 14, 2011

Epic Games, Inc. has released the February 2011 UDK Beta, the latest version of the Unreal Development Kit (UDK), the free edition of Unreal Engine 3 that provides access to the award-winning toolset used in blockbuster video games, 3D visualizations, digital films and more.

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First UDK Game ‘Chicken Coup’ delivers Unreal Engine Graphics to Casual iOS Gamers

February 10, 2011

Trendy Entertainment has released their first casual game, Chicken Coup, to the App Store this week.

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Infinity Blade Nominated for the IMGA Excellence in Design Award

January 31, 2011

Infinity Blade has been shortlisted for the Excellence in Design award by the International Mobile Games Association (IMGA).

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Epic Games Wins SPACE Award from Triangle Business Journal

January 31, 2011

Epic Games has been honored with a SPACE Award from the Triangle Business Journal.

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Infinity Blade Named as Editor’s Choice Best iPhone/iPad Game of the Year by 1UP

January 31, 2011

Infinity Blade has been named 1UP’s Editor’s Choice Best iPhone/iPad Game of the Year.

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Epic Games Takes Home 2010 Front Line Award From Game Developer Magazine

January 28, 2011

Epic Games has been honored with its fifth Front Line Award for best engine by Game Developer magazine.

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Epic Games’ Tim Sweeney Named to GameDaily’s Persons of the Year List for 2010

January 28, 2011

Tim Sweeney, Epic Games’ chief executive officer and technical director, has been named to GameDaily’s second annual Persons of the Year List.

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Epic Games Releases January 2011 Unreal Development Kit Beta

January 21, 2011

Epic Games, Inc. has released the January 2011 UDK Beta, the latest version of the Unreal Development Kit (UDK), the free edition of Unreal Engine 3 that provides access to the award-winning toolset used in blockbuster video games, 3D visualizations, digital films and more.

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Experience Gaming’s Biggest Saga from the Beginning with the “Gears of War Triple Pack” Feb. 15

January 18, 2011

For gamers who haven’t yet experienced the first two installments of one of the most celebrated video game franchises in history, Microsoft is making it easier than ever to jump into the action with the launch of the “Gears of War Triple Pack” on Feb. 15 in the United States.

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Gears of War 3 “Fate of Carmine” a Top Child’s Play Donor in 2010

January 14, 2011

The Child’s Play Charity announced that it raised a record $2,294,317 in 2010, bringing the foundation’s lifetime total to just shy of $9 million.

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IndieDB Announces Best UDK Game for Indie of the Year Contest

January 14, 2011

IndieDB has named Sp.A.I, a UDK-powered, third-person puzzle platformer, the top UDK game in its Indie of the Year 2010 competition.

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Epic Games And EA Announce ‘Bulletstorm Epic Edition’

December 17, 2010

Players that purchase the Epic Edition are guaranteed early access to the Gears of War 3 beta*. Pre-order now to reserve a copy of the Epic Edition which will be available on Feb. 22, 2011 for MSRP $59.99, only for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, while supplies last.

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Epic Games releases December 2010 Unreal Development Kit Beta with iOS Support

December 16, 2010

Epic Games, Inc. has released the December 2010 UDK Beta, the latest version of the Unreal Development Kit (UDK), the free edition of Unreal Engine 3 that provides access to the award-winning toolset used in blockbuster video games, 3D visualizations, digital films and more.

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Epic Games and Chair Entertainment Launch “Infinity Blade” on the App Store

December 09, 2010

Epic Games, Inc. and its award-winning Salt Lake City-based development studio, ChAIR Entertainment, today announced its highly anticipated Infinity Blade App is now available on the App Store. Bringing the power of Epic’s Unreal Engine 3 to iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, ChAIR’s ground-breaking new action RPG sword-fighting game raises gaming on handheld devices to new heights.

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Epic Games Releases November 2010 Unreal Development Kit Beta

November 24, 2010

This month, we’d like to share a brand new trailer that calls attention to Unreal Engine 3 features that help developers create gorgeous environments. Check it out at www.udk.com or at the Epic Games YouTube channel.

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Epic Games Honored as 2010 NCTA 21 Awards “Private Company of the Year”

November 11, 2010

Epic Games, Inc., developer of cutting-edge games and cross platform game engine technology, today announced the company was named 2010 NCTA 21 Awards “Private Company of the Year.” President of Epic Games, Dr. Michael Capps, was honored for his leadership and success at the annual NCTA 21 Awards gala on Wednesday, November 10 at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in Durham, N.C.

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Epic Games and Chair Entertainment Announce Unreal Engine 3-Powered “Infinity Blade” for iOS Devices

November 02, 2010

Epic Games, Inc. and its award-winning Salt Lake City-based development studio, ChAIR Entertainment, today revealed the new action-RPG sword fighting adventure, “Infinity Blade,” will be available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch this holiday season. Originally introduced as “Project Sword” during the September 2010 Apple Special Event in San Francisco and featured in the latest ad campaigns for iPhone 4 and iPad, ChAIR’s ground-breaking new game will be the first to bring the power of Epic’s Unreal Engine 3 to Apple’s world-class gaming platforms.

Epic Games and Chair Entertainment Announce Unreal Engine 3-Powered “Infinity Blade” for iOS Devices

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Epic Games Releases October 2010 Unreal Development Kit Beta

October 28, 2010

Epic Games, Inc. has released the October 2010 UDK Beta, the latest version of the Unreal Development Kit (UDK), the free edition of Unreal Engine 3 that provides uncompromised access to the award-winning toolset used in blockbuster video games, 3D visualizations, digital films and more.

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Epic Games to Provide Free Classes at Dubai World Game Expo

October 27, 2010

Epic Games will provide free hands-on learning opportunities with Unreal Engine 3 to Dubai World Game Expo attendees November 29 through December 1.

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Darkworks TriOviz® for Games SDK Brings 3D Capabilities to Unreal Engine 3

October 06, 2010

Darkworks, the Paris-based action adventure game developer and video game tools provider, today announced that TriOviz for Games SDK has been accepted into Epic’s Unreal Engine 3 Integrated Partners Program (IPP).

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Epic Games Releases September 2010 Unreal Development Kit Beta

September 24, 2010

Epic Games, Inc. has released the September 2010 UDK Beta, the latest version of the Unreal Development Kit (UDK), the free edition of Unreal Engine 3 that provides uncompromised access to the award-winning toolset used in blockbuster video games, 3D visualizations, digital films and more.

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CAPCOM Licenses Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 3 for “ASURA’S WRATH”

September 21, 2010

Japan-based CAPCOM Co., Ltd. has entered into an agreement to license Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 3 for its upcoming action game “ASURA’S WRATH,” developed by CyberConnect2 Co., Ltd. for Xbox 360® and PlayStation®3. The game was announced at CAPCOM’s Tokyo Game Show press conference last week. This is the third licensing agreement between CAPCOM and Epic, representing CAPCOM’s commitment to providing its customers with an unparalleled gaming experience.

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UDK Support Coming to iOS; Epic Citadel Surpasses 1 Million Downloads

September 13, 2010

Epic Games announced today at the Korea Games Conference that iOS support is coming to the Unreal Development Kit. UDK, which now has more than 350,000 unique installations, will soon be capable of producing games for iOS devices. UDK is the free edition of the award-winning Unreal Engine 3, giving users uncompromised access to the professional development framework used by many of the world’s greatest video game developers.

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