Epic Games, Inc.

Historical Events

    1991:

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    1999:

    Mar 18, 2004:

    • Epic and Scion Studios merge. Scion's Michael Capps assumes the role of Epic Games president while Tim Sweeney remains Chairman and CEO.

    May 12, 2005:

    • The company purchases the Reality Engine from competitor Artificial Studios and hires the lead programmer Tim Johnson. Epic does not intend to continue sales, development, or support, but will review its technologies for inclusion into Unreal Engine 3 and offers licensees upgrades to Unreal Engine 3 at discounted prices.

    Sep 22, 2006:

    • The company announces the formation of Epic Games China to provide cheaper game asset creation to both Epic Games as well as third parties.

    Aug 20, 2007:

    • The company announces to have obtained a majority interest in People Can Fly, thus acquiring it.

    May 20, 2008:

    Nov, 2008:

    Company history contributed by Sciere Bronze Star Contributing Member (96378)
     

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