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Epic Games, creator of Fortnite, Houseparty, and the Unreal Engine, is a gaming company that is constantly pushing the envelope when it comes to what's possible with interactive digital experiences. It encourages employees to "be epic" in the workplace, whether they are rigging the new Fortnite dance or coming up with a new marketing campaign.
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MMO video games (Fortnite) • Unreal Game Engine • Epic Games Store • Epic Online Services
About the Company
Epic Games has been on the gaming world’s radar since 1991, when it was founded by Tim Sweeney—still the company’s CEO to date. Its main office is in Cary, NC, but it has offices all over the world. Epic’s most recognizable product by far is the overnight sensation Fortnite, a game unique in its price point (free to play), modes of play (Battle Royale, creative game- building, and PvE co-op), and structure (rotating seasons to keep the game fresh). Fortnite has more than 350 million registered accounts and is the source of a shocking number of TikTok dances.
But Epic’s other product, the Unreal Engine, is perhaps even more of an industry powerhouse behind the scenes. Unreal is a 3D creation tool used in many of the world’s most popular and visually stunning games, as well is in fields like architecture, automotive, and film and tel...
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