I do not see this Metaverse lark backfiring in unanticipated ways. No sir.
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It is probably a bit of what we discussed around the unnecessary restrictions and guidelines for achievements. They probably want to really lean into the XP levels for folks to actually start playing games, but it seems like a misstep to have there be any friction for how devs add and use achievements. Valve has struggled to get folks to update a dang cover art, expecting devs to retroactively assign ranks and XP to achievements is a tall order in comparison.
I'd love to see this ToS. Who knows what else devs aren't allowed to talk about...Void Bastards:
I truly believe Epic were in the process of doing the same with Fall Guys, but it wouldn't be so easy to implement, so they just bought the Fall Guys devs instead, and they are probably working on implementing it on Fortnite now.
That's probably why they are not in a rush to release Fall Guys on EGS.
That's probably why they are not in a rush to release Fall Guys on EGS.
For reference, they sold 1m in 2 months on 5 plataforms, Mordhau sold 1m in a month on Steam alone.Tripwire Interactive LLC
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Chivalry 2 has sold 1 million units across console and PC. There was no platform split given, but I'm guessing EGS makes up a decent chunk of the overall total since the original Chivalry had a large fanbase on PC.
Good catch. I have to wonder how much a simultaneous Chivalry 2 Steam release would have added. They probably would have reached 1 million a lot quicker.
She sounds pretty bummed out about it.
Epic just snatching all your hard work like that for free is something. I hope they paid well for the freebie.
Absolutely. Thankfully I don't have a creative bone in my body so Epic will never steal anything of value from me.
Don't sell yourself short, you are still valuable.
Now, please enter your personal data here. What reason? No reason.
Seriously though 
holy shit ... they even borrowed the map layout ...
See, I know folks are trying to say "you cannot copyright a game mode" and "Among Us did not invent the traitor genre" (which I agree with by the way), but it is beyond blatant. Even down to the themes and terms. Like Among Us has an entirely different setting and manner of play from something like Werewolf, Resistance, or Mafia.
It is whatever since with any semblance of backlash they will add some Among Us backpack and Henry Stickman Airship glider and pretend it was always their intent as they continue to look across the aisle at Roblox and think how they can get a piece of that metaverse.
The saddest thing is that they'll get away with it. It's not even worth the time to sue because they'll just wave their massive legal dick around and crush the little guys.
Trully the saviors of gaming.
Trully the saviors of gaming.
Be sure to link me any future twitter threads on how Epic's entire history is based around seeing something cool and thinking you can just copy and paste it.
I watched some Fortnite streams to see for myself. Granted I couldn't endure too much of it... but from I saw yeah... there was maybe one new idea in there. The rest of complete ripoff top to bottom. I strongly against being able to copyright anything besides art and code in gaming, but this one of those cases that really tests that.... it's beyond ridiculous.
What's even more irritating it''s that this another one of those cases that Epic could have easily do it in a less assholeish way and still get the same results. They could have collaborated with the Among Us team, have all sort of references and easter eggs in the new mode and give credit where it's due.
But as always they choose to be a dick about it all.
What's even more irritating it''s that this another one of those cases that Epic could have easily do it in a less assholeish way and still get the same results. They could have collaborated with the Among Us team, have all sort of references and easter eggs in the new mode and give credit where it's due.
But as always they choose to be a dick about it all.
All I have to say on the matter is that Epic copying Among Us right after doing a giveaway deal with InnerSloth is pretty poetic.
Go ahead and do deals with the company that made their fortune from stealing a business' partner success.
Go ahead and do deals with the company that made their fortune from stealing a business' partner success.
"Ha, did people expect Epic to actually approach the people they're "homaging" before it's out? lol Delusional.
They didn't pay for PUBG's ideas all those years ago. It is easier to ask for forgiveness than permission and they'll just unleash their army of adolescents on anyone who mentions the similarity and suggests Epic pay for anything. "
I had this comment in my reply box but didn't post earlier this evening. Looks like i was spot-on with my guess too.
They should do something so the AmongUs Devs get some cash and recognition but yeah, unlikely i suppose.
They didn't pay for PUBG's ideas all those years ago. It is easier to ask for forgiveness than permission and they'll just unleash their army of adolescents on anyone who mentions the similarity and suggests Epic pay for anything. "
I had this comment in my reply box but didn't post earlier this evening. Looks like i was spot-on with my guess too.
They should do something so the AmongUs Devs get some cash and recognition but yeah, unlikely i suppose.
It's been known for months when Tim admitted that he would have took a special deal with Apple that only benefited Epic. Funny how his tune changes under threat of perjury.
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InnerSloth co-founder:
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Guys, Epic DID NOT copy anyone! They were INSPIRED by other developers. It happens all the time!
For example, the name of this game was inspired by the Epic Games Store:
For example, the name of this game was inspired by the Epic Games Store:
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Posted by one of devs. Seems to have inspired layouts too.
Developers finding out that Epic is in fact a shit company:
epic after losing their Apple lawsuit:
„We are introducing FPhone. It’s a Phone, an internet communicator and a music player. You can slide to unlock, scroll lists with your finger and pinch to zoom pictures.“
„What?! That’s unfair, the iPhone didn’t start with more features ten years ago either! And no we didn’t copy anything. We were inspired.“
„We are introducing FPhone. It’s a Phone, an internet communicator and a music player. You can slide to unlock, scroll lists with your finger and pinch to zoom pictures.“
„What?! That’s unfair, the iPhone didn’t start with more features ten years ago either! And no we didn’t copy anything. We were inspired.“
Fortnite fans actually defending Epic's rip-off on social media makes me feel sick. 
"What do you mean you want a messaging app? Are you some kind of messaging aficionado? I have a Twitter list of those...."
If the Among Us controversy gets enough blowback, I guarantee that Epic will make an official collaboration and people will hail them as the savior of gaming again. Heck they could have just done that in the first place and avoided this entire mess.
The problem is the difference between "what they say" and "what they do". Hell, even sometimes between "what they say" and "what they say".
Epic introduced the EGS, so that developers can get better compensation for their work. Something important, especially for small and independent dev teams. We all know, that wasn't the reason, but let's stick to their message.
And because of that important, industry changing stance, Epic decided to copy a small, independent dev team and make sure that they get zero money for their work and creativity.
"BuT iT's NOt iLlEGal!"
Yes, it's just shitty.
Epic introduced the EGS, so that developers can get better compensation for their work. Something important, especially for small and independent dev teams. We all know, that wasn't the reason, but let's stick to their message.
And because of that important, industry changing stance, Epic decided to copy a small, independent dev team and make sure that they get zero money for their work and creativity.
"BuT iT's NOt iLlEGal!"
Yes, it's just shitty.
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I don't think Epic wants to set a precedent like that. It'll be interesting to see how they respond, if they even respond. We should start bets.
They've stolen shit for years, like dances.
This shouldn't surprise anybody.
This shouldn't surprise anybody.
Honestly its so much worst that they do this to their partner. They could have easily collaborated with them since they already have prior connection from EGS release and giveaway for Among Us
This is business as usual for Epic. I feel like becoming super successful to the point where you have 'fuck you' money tells you everything you need to know about people.
In Epic's case they are just thieves and bullies.
In Epic's case they are just thieves and bullies.
i'm sure Tim will have a twitter thread tomorrow about how "that's totally different and fine, and everyone who disagrees is a humourless troll, and also #FreeFortnite"
All they had to do is work with a developer they already have a business relationship with and put some official branding in there, have AmongUs skins and throw them some cash and it would be freaking HUGE and people would be happy but noooooo, that's too difficult apparently.
Fortnite: Impostors Is A Classic Case Of Punching Down
Fortnite might have an Among Us mode now, but it's not an official crossover.
www.thegamer.com
They're also self righteous bullies. Don't forget the entire premise of EGS is to deride Steam's supposedly evil 30% cut (while conveniently making excuses for consoles having the same cut) or how Tim compared his lawsuit with Apple to the civil rights movement (and even doubled down on that idiotic statement).
Did all the creatives leave when they sold Gears to MS and CliffyB split for bosskey/retirement/whatever he does now? Theyve always kinda been like this trying to get out ahead of trends, but before theyd iterate and make their 'genre of the moment' titles their own thing (say Unreal Tournament vs Quake3Arena in '99).
Wow, is this actually bad press around Epic? Never thought I'd see the day.
lmao, which one of you wrote this?
Oh boy, you weren't kidding. I just read it and Jez Corden goes in hard on Epic's douchery. Reading it felt... cathartic in a way.lmao, which one of you wrote this?
"I'll copy your home work but don't worry it'll look different"Posted by one of devs. Seems to have inspired layouts too.
