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[shinobi602]

With the sale this morning of its iconic Gears of War franchise, Epic Games felt compelled to say it still is in the business of making video games, not just the technology that drives them.

Kotaku

 

[LiK]

Of course

 

[Patryn]

The better question: Are they still in the business of making AAA console games, as they have in the past?

 

[Stumpokapow]

Now reiterate that you're making a game that will be released outside the Chinese market.

 

[R3TRODYCE]

I would like to see Fortnite come to consoles or at least some more footage.

 

[DSN2K]

Like Valve, they have other more secure financial gains to make elsewhere currently.

 

[MCD]

Mobile games? Sure.

 

[Abdozer]

Unreal Tournament 4 please.

 

[Y2Kev]

Yes, f2p games aimed at the Chinese market.

 

[Takamura-San]

Where's Fortnite ?

 

[Kaako]

Multiple games in development? Ok great, show me unless they're mobile games.

 

[Jimmyfenix]

Unreal Tournament 4 please.

Yes.

 

[Interfectum]

Unreal Crush Saga

 

[SolidSnakex]

The better question: Are they still in the business of making AAA console games, as they have in the past?

Not sure if it'll be on consoles, but they have at least one AAA game in development

At one point he confirmed Epic is working on an unannounced "triple-A shooter" alongside PC online game Fortnite, as well as number of smaller projects.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2...icts-photo-realistic-graphics-within-10-years

 

[GuitarAtomik]

I was afraid that Fortnite was cancelled at this point. That game looked interesting.

 

[BananasWithGuns]

Yeah, probably not a good sign when they're using Fortnite as the proof that they're still making games. I had honestly figured that game was cancelled. I can't remember seeing a single bit of footage from it outside the initial reveal trailer.

 

[Patryn]

Not sure if it'll be on consoles, but they have at least one AAA game in development



http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2...icts-photo-realistic-graphics-within-10-years

At this point, I'll believe it's coming when it's actually announced. All signs point to Epic shifting to a F2P Chinese-based developer, as others have said.

 

[Terbinator]

Unreal Tournament 4 please.

UT 2K14*

 

[-MB-]

I'm betting on MS moneyhatting an exclusive Fortnite console version too.

 

[SaucyJack]

Unreal Tournament 4 please.

Yes, next gen Facing Worlds and Morpheus would be just dandy!

 

[funkystudent]

How many years has it been since Fortnite was announced?


I think that was announced before Unreal Engine 4 was official and that was nearly 2 years ago now.


Anyway. I bet Epic are making a MOBA.

 

[BumblebeeCody]

Shadow Complex 2 please.

 

[suddenlyissoon]

Fortnite has been in development so long that I've forgotten about it & been reminded of it multiple times now.

 

[NHale]

Now reiterate that you're making a game that will be released outside the Chinese market.

Fortnite. That is all folks.

 

[delta25]

They would have me sold if they turned Samaritan into a full fledged game.

 

[Patryn]

I asked this question in the Gears thread, but it fits a bit more now: When was the last time Epic showed off new stuff about Fortnite?

Is it in development or in "development" (i.e. the same way The Last Guardian is)?

 

[schwabdizzle]

Give me UT4 or a sequel to UC2: The Liandri Conflict.

 

[F0rneus]

UT4. Arena shooters have to return. Do it Epic. DO IT!

 

[Imbarkus]

Yep Valve's still making games too.

It's a nice diversion to occupy your time with as the money comes rolling in.

 

[ashecitism]

I asked this question in the Gears thread, but it fits a bit more now: When was the last time Epic showed off new stuff about Fortnite?

I think at GDC '12?

 

[sflufan]

"We're still making games! We really are! We swear!"

 

[FullMetaltech]

Dam Whats wrong with the gaming industry lately?! Seems like they dont know what to do with thier IPs anymore.

 

[Akahige]

Shadow Complex 2 please.

yes please

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

Unreal Tournament 4 please.

Yes yes yes! I hope it's basically a UE4 version of 2K4. Would be so kinds of epic .

 

[Kazuma Kiryu]

"we're making games, including fortnite! you guys still remember that one, right?"

 

[Patryn]

Dam Whats wrong with the gaming industry lately?! Seems like they dont know what to do with thier IPs anymore.

Epic's excuse is that they were basically bought by a massive Chinese F2P gaming company. It makes sense that their focus would shift under the circumstances.

 

[RooMHM]

Yes, f2p games aimed at the Chinese market.

Wisdom can mean knowing the domain and the market that suits you the better according to your skills.

 

[Sacrimoni]

Huge shame what they did to the developers they bought

 

[dorkimoe]

give me that fortnite release date and or beta

also give me a new UT2k for pc please

 

[injurai]

like it needed to be said

 

[LAA]

Epic Games renaming to just Epic? Ha ha.

With Gears gone though, there isnt much I think of them game wise.... Infinity blade 1/2/3 and Unreal Tournament 3 are all else I've played from them. (And Bulletstorm if that counts)

Would like to see them make a new FPS personally... or a new 3rd Person Shooter... They seem to be a little...different for those genres.

 

[ashecitism]

Yep Valve's still making games too.

They do indeed. In fact, a lot more than Epic this past gen.

 

[Doug Heffernan]

lol
Its sad that they even have to make this statement.

But they have no one to blame but themselves for the situation they're in.

 

[DerZuhälter]

as does, Valve and iD Software.
You know, we all just don't like showing off and stuff.

*I miss the old days were you guys were showing off and stuff*

 

[Gaogaogao]

prove it

 

[Imbarkus]

Shadow Complex 2 please.

Fuck. Infinity. Blade.

 

[LiK]

Is anyone excited for Fortnite? The original trailer did nothing for me.

 

[Trickster]

I still think that their tech demos were using assests from the games they are currently making. Looking forward to see what they've been up to at E3 ( I'm guessing )

 

[Atrophis]

Whats with the Valve comparisons? Valve has actually released some games these last few years. At least one game a year since 2003. What has Epic released?

 

[hEist]

UT'99 remake.
DO IT!