Epic Games did something open source.
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Written in Rust and released under the MIT license, Lore is a version control system for handling large, complex data.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney throws shade at Valve / Gabe Newell for Steam Deck pricing gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/epic…
#EpicGames #Steam #Valve #SteamDeck
Outspoken Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has recently taken to social media to throw shade at Valve / Gabe Newell over the new Steam Deck pricing.Liam Squires-Hand (GamingOnLinux)
Legendary, the free and open source Epic Games Launcher, has moved to a new organisation gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/lege…
#Linux #EpicGames #Legendary #LinuxGaming #OpenSource
Legendary, the open source launcher that powers the Epic Games integration in the likes of the Heroic Games Launcher has switched hands to keep it going.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Horizon Chase Turbo is getting delisted after the Epic Games layoffs gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/hori…
#HorizonChaseTurbo #Gaming #PCGaming #EpicGames
Originally developed by AQUIRIS (now known as Epic Games Brazil), the retro racer Horizon Chase Turbo is getting delisted from all stores.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Epic Games just laid off over 1,000 people gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/epic…
Another sad day for the gaming industry, as Epic Games just announced some pretty big restructuring with a whole lot of developers being sent packing.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
OldUnreal add new installers for Unreal Tournament 2004, Unreal Tournament: GOTY and Unreal Gold gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/oldu…
#UnrealTournament2004 #UnrealTournament #EpicGames #PCGaming #FreeGames
Along with their new installers for each classic game, they have a big Unreal Tournament 2004 patch in preview with overhauled Linux and macOS support.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Epic Games Store saw a 57% increase in purchases for third-party PC games in 2025 gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/epic…
#EpicGames #EGS #PCGaming #Gaming
Epic Games have release their 2025 Year in Review for the Epic Games Store, and they appear to be doing doing quite well compared to previous years.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Unreal Tournament 2004 is getting revived by OldUnreal with approval from Epic Games gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/unre…
#UnrealTournament2004 #UnrealTournament #EpicGames
Just like Epic Games did for the original Unreal Tournament, they're giving full approval to OldUnreal to revive Unreal Tournament 2004 and keep it updated.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Unity games are coming to Fortnite as Epic continue attempting to build a metaverse thing gamingonlinux.com/2025/11/unit…
#Unity #EpicGames #Fortnite #Gaming #PCGaming
Epic Games are still trying to build some kind of metaverse inside Fortnite, and now they're pulling in Unity to expand Fortnite even more.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Heroic Games Launcher v2.18.1 brings more bug fixes for GOG and Epic Games on Linux / SteamOS gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/hero…
#HeroicGamesLauncher #SteamOS #SteamDeck #Linux #GOG #EpicGames
Heroic is one of the best ways to run games from Epic Games, GOG and Amazon on Linux, SteamOS / Steam Deck. v2.18.1 brings bug fixes to make it even smoother.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
New Guide: gamingonlinux.com/guides/view/…
#GOG #EpicGames #Linux #SteamOS #SteamDeck
While most of Linux gaming revolves around Steam, SteamOS and Steam Deck. GOG and Epic Games can be run on Linux platforms too - here's how.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Heroic Launcher for Epic, GOG, Amazon games on Linux / SteamOS v2.17 released gamingonlinux.com/2025/05/hero…
#Linux #SteamOS #SteamDeck #GOG #EpicGames
Bringing a UI refresh to game pages, along with numerous fixes to running games on Linux systems, the Heroic Games Launcher has a new release out now. It's the easiest way to run games from Epic, GOG and Amazon on Linux / SteamOS / Steam Deck.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Epic reduce their cut to 0% for the first $1 million in revenue for devs on the Epic Games Store gamingonlinux.com/2025/05/epic…
Some interesting industry news for you here. Epic Games have announced a change to the revenue model of the Epic Games Store, as they try to pull in more developers and more gamers to actually purchase things.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Junk Store plugin for Steam Deck plans new release as closed-source paid software to run other stores gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/junk…
#SteamDeck #Gaming #EpicGames #GOG
Junk Store may have failed to get released on Steam as Valve removed their store page, but that hasn't stopped their team working on this special Steam Deck plugin to bring other stores like Epic Games, GOG and Amazon Games to the Steam Deck.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
As Epic Games continue ignoring Linux / Steam Deck for Fortnite they're putting it on Windows Arm gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/as-e…
#Fortnite #Arm #Linux #Windows #EpicGames #EasyAntiCheat
Ignoring one smaller market while gleefully supporting another, Epic Games have announced they're getting Fortnite along with Epic Online Services Anti-Cheat on Windows Arm.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Epic Games devs talk about solutions to the Unreal Engine stuttering issues in games gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/epic…
#UnrealEngine #PCGaming #Gaming #EpicGames
If you've played a game using Unreal Engine, or for that matter any modern game engine, you've likely encountered various forms of stuttering.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Epic Games update the Unreal Tournament website linking to the free downloads from OldUnreal gamingonlinux.com/2024/12/epic…
#UnrealTournament #EpicGames #Unreal
Back in November, I reported on Epic Games giving their approval for Unreal 1 and Unreal Tournament becoming completely free to download. Now, Epic Games have updated the official Unreal Tournament website to link to the OldUnreal community.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
ICYMI: Epic Games gave their approval for you to download Unreal Tournament and Unreal 1 - free
gamingonlinux.com/2024/11/clas…
#EpicGames #Gaming #UnrealTournament
Epic Games announced back at the end of 2022 that they were pulling a whole bunch of classics like Unreal Tournament and Unreal from stores, along with turning off servers, but now it's a bit easier to get them running again.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
The article "Classic Unreal Tournament and Unreal now easier to download free thanks to OldUnreal" was updated, with a statement from Epic Games to confirm it's totally fine gamingonlinux.com/2024/11/clas…
#UnrealTournament #Gaming #PCGaming #EpicGames
Epic Games announced back at the end of 2022 that they were pulling a whole bunch of classics like Unreal Tournament and Unreal from stores, along with turning off servers, but now it's a bit easier to get them running again.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
That didn't last long - the Junk Store for Steam Deck has its Steam page removed gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/that…
#SteamDeck #Steam #EpicGames #GOG
A few days ago I wrote about the Junk Store coming to Steam, a special plugin for Steam Deck to bring GOG and Epic Games compatibility unnoficially - but it seems to be a short lived idea.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
First Steam Deck plugin on Steam will bring GOG and Epic Games compatibility gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/firs…
#SteamDeck #Steam #GOG #EpicGames
In a really surprising move the developers behind Decky Loader plugin Junk Store, which provides the ability to install games from GOG and Epic Games, are bringing the plugin to Steam officially.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Epic Games reduce their cut for Unreal Engine games for same-day Epic Store launches gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/epic…
Epic Games are once again trying to entice more game developers to not only ship same-day on the Epic Games Store, but to use Unreal Engine too.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Valve COO on Epic's Tim Sweeney "you mad bro?" when launching the Epic Store gamingonlinux.com/2024/03/valv… (clarified that was an internal email)
In the ongoing saga of the Wolfire versus Valve lawsuit, which is continuing, we've been able to see a funny little look behind the curtain and Tim Sweeney was not happy with Valve.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Heroic Games Launcher v2.12.0 brings lots of improvements and some fun experiments gamingonlinux.com/2024/01/hero…
#SteamDeck #Linux #GOG #EpicGames
Heroic Games Launcher is the best way to manage games from Epic Games, GOG and Amazon on Linux and Steam Deck and Heroic Games Launcher v2.12.0 is out now. This new release brings with it a whole bunch of improvements across the entire app.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Epic Games launch 'First Run' and 'Now On Epic' with 100% revenue for devs gamingonlinux.com/2023/10/epic…
Epic Games are trying to pull over more developer to the Epic Games Store, with the launch of two new incentives with the previously announced First Run and the newly announced Now On Epic deals for developers.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Epic Games sheds 830 people due to 'spending way more money than we earn' gamingonlinux.com/2023/09/epic…
#EpicGames #PCGaming #EpicStore
Recent industry news doing the rounds is from Epic Games, who yesterday publicly shared an email that was sent by Tim Sweeney about laying off 16% of the company.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Epic Games have announced their new Epic First Run program, to entice more developers to release on their store exclusively and give developers a boost.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Having some troubles with Epic Games on the Heroic Games Launcher? You weren't alone and a new hotfix is out to get it sorted.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Ah yes, launchers and external online services, what a nuisance they can be for Steam Deck and Linux desktop players. Thankfully, Valve keep working away on Proton to fix up issues.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
While the Epic Games Store doesn't support Linux or Steam Deck officially, this industry news is something we should all know about with Epic now opening up self-publishing along with some new rules for their store.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
The FTC announced that Epic Games has agreed to pay $520 million, due to "violating children's privacy laws" and "tricking users into making unwanted charges".Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Epic Games needs your birthday to keep your account working in Heroic Games Launcher
gamingonlinux.com/2022/12/epic… #Gaming #Linux #SteamDeck #EpicGames
Recently, Epic Games rolled out a change to their account system aimed at protecting the younger people on their store and it has caused issues for the Heroic Games Launcher.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Epic Games announced today they're killing off a bunch of classic games removing them from stores and turning off their online services for retro delights like Unreal Tournament.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
