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Epic's bulletproof plan to outdo Steam: "We vibe coded the Epic Games Launcher"

"We vibe coded a new Epic Games Launcher" because "programming is hard", announce company we're somehow supposed to see as a serious Steam competitor

Days after a report emerged about them imposing an "AI-first" production model on the devs of a new Disney shooter, Epic Games have released a new version of their launcher in preview form.

Epic Games' new store is fully vibe-coded, and they're so proud of it they're taking shots at Steam

AI slop is the name of the game for Epic, apparently.

‘We Vibe Coded a New Epic Games Launcher’ - Epic’s New Store App Was Built Using AI

Following reports of an AI push, Epic Games has revealed that the new EGS Launcher was "vibe coded" using artificial intelligence.

Epic says its new 'vibe coded' Epic Games Store launcher is faster than Steam

'The Library Loads 30x Faster’ - The New, Much Speedier Epic Games Launcher Has Arrived

The newly rebuilt Epic Games Launcher is now available to download in preview, and it promises speedier load times than both the old version and Steam.

Epic Games undergoes "huge pivot" for "maximum AI acceleration" amid reports of Disney shooter delay

'Our humble goal is to survive the AI revolution' says Epic Games CEO, as its Star Wars and Marvel crossover pivots to 'AI first' development

Epic Games Delays Marvel and Star Wars Crossover Game Amid Generative AI Push

Epic Games has reportedly delayed an unannounced Marvel and Star Wars crossover game while it pivots toward AI-first game production.

Epic Games reportedly delays Star Wars and Marvel shooter, as the Fortnite maker embraces "AI-accelerated development"

Epic Games has reportedly turned to gen-AI to finish up development on a shooter that crosses over Star Wars and Marvel, which has been internally delayed. Read more

Epic Games Forces Shocked Developers Into 'AI-First' Mode For Delayed Shooter Featuring Marvel And Star Wars Characters

Even artwork will be generated with AI

Epic Games Store is giving away a free medieval city puzzler, plus a sense-based horror game

The Epic Games free giveaways this week are a cozy city builder puzzler hybrid called TerraScape, and Out of Sight, an eerie horror adventure. ]]>

Disney Says Conversations About Buying Epic Games Are Not Happening 'Right Now'

Disney has responded after rumors suggested it was interested in buying Fortnite developer Epic Games.

System Shock 2 Remaster Is Free to Keep on the Epic Games Store Right Now

System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is currently free to claim on the Epic Games Store until October 8, 2026.

Epic Games Store Is Giving Away System Shock 2 For Free

Nightdive Studios' impressive remaster is free-to-keep right now on EGS.

Disney Responds To Rumor That It Could Buy Fortnite Studio Epic Games

One juicy gaming rumor that continues to swirl is that The Walt Disney Company could buy Epic Games and Fortnite. It remains to be seen if such a deal may materialize, and now a top boss at the House of Mouse has directly responded.

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You can get the System Shock 2 remaster for free on the Epic Games store, as well as a murder mystery puzzler

Snag the superb imsim, System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster, and Buried Stars for free this week thanks to the Epic Games Store. ]]>