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During Unreal Fest, Epic said that acquiring users is no longer the main goal of the Epic Games Store and that the current priority is expanding the catalog. I think one of the most glaring examples that demonstrates the problem is Rematch. The developer had a relationship with Epic and made Sifu exclusive, Rematch is built on Unreal Engine, uses Epic's EAC and EOS, but it's still not on Epic. If this developer is not convinced, then who is?

#EpicGames #gaming #Rematch #Sifu

Bit late, but worth sharing:

✅ #Unreal (1998) and #UnrealTournament (1999 GOTY) are now officially #Freeware, released by #EpicGames via #OldUnreal and #InternetArchive, fully #legal & #DRMfree.

⚠️ Other titles like #UT2003, #UT2004, #UT3, and Unreal II: The Awakening aren't officially freeware. They're available on archive sites and still work with community tools, but downloading them is legally a grey area, tolerated, but not officially licensed.

❌ Unreal Championship 1 & 2 (Xbox-only) were never released for PC and downloading them is illegal.

Great to see parts of #UnrealHistory preserved.

https://www.polygon.com/news/479060/unreal-tournament-epic-games-internet-archive-free

#FPS #RetroGaming #PCGaming #UT99 #GamePreservation #GamingNews #FreeGames #Games #Gaming

#hackclub (owned by #github) is doing the #SummerOfMaking this year!

Code your own projects and win amazing hard- or software prizes from #BambuLab, #apple or #framework as well as multiple #steam / #epicgames Games.

This is an amazing opportunity for #teenagers under 18 years.

Code Projects > Win Prizes
Hack Club is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit
For teenagers ages 18 and under
June 16 thru August 31, 2025
$ 500,000+ USD in prizes

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Use link https://summer.hack.club/b1u to join

The Legacy of Unreal Tournament up to 2004

#UnrealTournament redefined arena shooters with its fast-paced, skill-based gameplay and diverse weapons when it launched in 1999. Its focus on multiplayer made it an instant classic in #LAN parties and competitive #gaming.

The sequel, #UnrealTournament2003, improved graphics and introduced new game modes, while #UT2004 added vehicles and larger maps, blending classic arena combat with new tactics. The series stood out for its polished mechanics, memorable maps, and a vibrant modding community. Even years later, #UnrealTournament remains a benchmark for multiplayer FPS and a beloved chapter in
#GamingHistory.

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Fortnite Blitz Mode: Lightning Battles, Zero Building, Maximum Thrill - #Baskingamer

#EpicGames is shaking things up again—this time with an...
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https://baskingamer.com/fortnite-blitz-mode-lightning-battles-zero-building-maximum-thrill/

#Fortnite #FortniteBlitz #FortniteBattleRoyale #game #gamer #games #gaming #GamingCommunity #GamingContent

Squid Game Comes to #FortniteReload! 🚦
Run, Survive, WIN – New Map Drops Next Week!
#Fortnite #SquidGame #GamingNews #EpicGames #BattleRoyale #Fortniteleaks

more news and updates at
www.baskingamer.com

#baskingamer #game #gamer #gaming #gaming_news

Squid Game Comes to #FortniteReload! 🚦
Run, Survive, WIN – New Map Drops Next Week!
#Fortnite #SquidGame #GamingNews #EpicGames #BattleRoyale #Fortniteleaks

more news and updates at
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The Operator is now FREE on the Epic Games Store until June 26! Solve cybercrimes as an FDI analyst in this immersive detective game. No credit card or payment needed—just create an account and claim it. Next week: Sable will be free starting June 26!

#TheOperator #EpicGames #FreeGame #PCGaming #IndieGame #EpicFreebie #DetectiveGame #pinoyvideogamer

https://pinoyvideogamer.wordpress.com/2025/06/20/the-operator-is-now-free-on-epic-games-store-june-19-26-2025/

The Operator
#FreeGames #EpicGames

Free now - 6/26/2025

Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.

https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/the-operator-b835e9

The Operator – Enquête logicielle gratuite sur Epic Games Store
#TheOperator #FreeGame #EpicGames #Puzzle #Investigation #Gaming #FreeToKeep

https://playstation-zaus.blogspot.com/2025/06/theoperator-gratuit-epicgames.html?spref=tw

Star Overdrive Review: A fun Janky Scifi Adventure

Disclaimer

I was sent a free copy of Star Overdrive to review for my blog. While I am very grateful for the opportunity, I won’t let it sway my opinions. This will be my honest review.

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What is Star Overdrive?

Star Overdrive is a fast-paced open world scifi adventure out now on Steam, Epic Games, PlayStation, Xbox, and the Nintendo Switch.

Bios finds himself stranded on the planet Cebete as he searches for his beloved Nous. Armed with only his Keytar and handy hoverboard, Bios must race across the strange planet to find her and bring her back. But the journey won’t be easy. The world is full of strange beasts he needs to fight off and strange machines he needs to activate. Can he find the right upgrades to conquer the terrain, save the girl, and get back home? Will he learn what really happened here?

Gameplay

Star Overdrive is an openworld adventure game with a hoverboard gimmick. The hoverboard can be upgraded, tuned, and customized to fit a players style. Players can do tricks, do jumps, and go through special gates to gain boosts. If you aren’t moving fast across the map, you aren’t doing it right.

There is a crafting mechanic baked into this game. Players will collect materials along their adventure to craft different upgrades for their board, or to change the aesthetic. The farming can feel like a grind, but it is worth the trouble, especially if you like to consistently change your boards style. The board will wear with use, and having a fresh coat of paint and polish will make it perform better.

Combat in this game is simple. Players use the keytar to chain normal and heavy attacks, and can earn new powers along the adventure. Players can mostly look forward to exploring the vast world, searching for new styles, upgrades, lore, and some cool tracks to listen to.

Review

I really like Star Overdrive, but not as much as I thought I would. While I do love the flavor, the gameplay, and the concept, I found it a bit lacking. I am aware that there were some limitations baked into the game so that it can perform for the switch, and it definitely feels like a switch game.

One issue I have with the game is how empty the world feels after a while. Everything in this game looks cool, but once you start exploring the world, there isn’t much more to see. Some of it has to do with how they need to make room for the hoverboard riding mechanics, and the other has to do with maintaining the performance. It made me not really want to explore the world, and instead, I tried to finish the story as soon as possible.

The story itself is fine. I liked collecting the small tidbits and piecing together the events of the catastrophe. All the voice logs, journals, and the story itself was fun to collect. I think it is the only reason I kept playing.

The gameplay is fun, until the gimmick wears off. Combat is simple, but it makes the game the casual RPG I’ll occasionally pull out. Riding the hoverboard is so much fun. once I figured out the mechanics, got a few upgrades, I was sold. I wouldn’t say it has revolutionary movement mechanics, but they are good enough to keep players engaged. Zooming through the desert doing tricks, landing sweet jumps, and listening to good music made this game hard to put down.

One thing I did not like about the hoverboard was the upgrade system. I like that the upgrades felt meaningful, and I like that there was unlockable customization, but I don’t like the crafting system. The crafting system is simple, and it produces visible upgrades to the board, but it makes upgrading the board a grind. You have to constantly be farming materials and gambling on the part you get in return. It doesn’t take away too much time from the game, but I would have preferred to find the parts as random loot.

Combat was fine, but it gets better once you unlock a few powers. There were abilities that did feel broken, but it was a fun little loop that kept me engaged.

Despite its flaws, the game is a solid open world adventure with a solid story and a cool gimmick that is worth trying once. Whether or not you value exploration and deep combat may be the deal breaker, but I enjoyed it for the casual fun it is on my Steam Deck.

You can pick up Star Overdrive on Steam, Epic Games, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.

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