Skip to content

Techs And Games

Smart Technology, Gaming, and Gadgets – Your Every Query Answered!

Primary Menu
  • Home
  • Gaming
    • Gaming Accessories
    • Gaming News
    • Reviews
    • Techsngames Awards
  • Smart Tech
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Machine & Deep Learning
    • Smart Home
    • Safe & Smart Cities
  • New Tech
    • Tech News
    • Start Ups
    • Green Technology
    • VR & AR
    • 5G Technology
    • Software And Tech
    • Space Exploration
    • Future Tech
    • Social Media
  • Gadget Reviews
    • Laptops & Desktops
    • Health and Fitness
    • Smartphones
    • Consoles
    • Smart Gadgets
    • Headphones & Gears
  • Write For Us
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Condition
  • Home
  • Gaming
  • Epic Will Allow Blockchain Games, As Long As It’s On Its Terms
  • Game Devs
  • Gaming
  • Gaming News
  • New Tech
  • Tech News

Epic Will Allow Blockchain Games, As Long As It’s On Its Terms

Steam Bans NFT and blockchain games, but Epic Games will allow them. What are the limitations and rules to follow, though?
Techsngames Staff October 29, 2021
Epic Blockchain

Epic says that it will accept and support blockchain games, unlike its competitor Valve which officially banned games that feature NFT or blockchain technology from Steam. And while blockchain can be a bit shady on some parts, Epic said that they’re even willing to work with “early developers” in the “new field”.

Epic Will Allow Blockchain, But There Will Be “Rules”

Epic Blockchain golden

Epic says that their decision would have limitations, though. Accepted games should make it clear how blockchain tech is used, and comply with age and financial rating. It also said that the typical payment service won’t work with crypto, that’s why they should have their own payment system instead.

Epic CEO Tim Sweeney had earlier said that the company isn’t interested in such matters. But now, it seems that they’re taking it back. According to sources, they’re expected to clarify the rules as it works with the “devs” to understand how they’re gonna integrate the tech into their games. His statement shows that they’re open to new innovation and suggests that blockchain isn’t inherently good or bad – it’s more likely in the grey area.

He added that he and Epic have made a distinction between the company as a tech company and as a game developer. So, while Epic won’t ever touch blockchain games on the game developer side (at least, for now…), the other side will do the opposite. That just doesn’t make any sense, right?

None of this means that devs turned down by Steam should now bounce to Epic Games. To date, Epic can only self-publish on a closed beta or “case-by-case” basis. Epic Games, however, is known to be fairly a permissive game owner – something that became a point of contention when Apple lawyers attacked Epic for allowing sexualized games in Itch.io to be accessible on Epic’s game store.

See also  Minecraft For Beginners – A Quick Guide

Is Epic Allowing Blockchain Games A Good Move?

Steam Bans Blockchain NFT Games Epic Games Open To It

Allowing games that Steam bans is a good way to compete with the gaming platform giant. It seems that Epic is more than willing to invest to become a major store player in the PC gaming industry, and this could be another play to attract potential gamers and devs on its side. Many NFT fans immediately looked to Epic after Steam began taking them down. For example, Enjin, the company behind Age of Rust, tweeted about their game being taken down by Steam and tagged Tim Sweeney, asking to talk. It seems now that this matter will have many interesting headlines coming in the future.

Still have questions, or want to know more about the latest tech news and console wares? Contact us at techsngames.com today!

Articles you may like:

Renewable Energy Is Now Europe’s Main Source Of Electricity, Beating Fossil Fuels
Why Is EA Sports Planning To Rename Its Franchise?
The Best Horror Games For This Spooky November 2020
UK Startup Develops Pumped Hydro Technology To Turn Hills Into Enormous Batteries
TechsnGames Awards Best Grand Strategy Games 2021 Roundup
Tags: As Long As It’s On Its Terms bitcoin blockchain Crypto developers earn Epic Epic Games Epic Will Allow Blockchain Games games NFT Steam Tim Sweeney Valve

Continue Reading

Previous: Facebook Changed Name To Meta As Part Of ‘Metaverse’ Vision
Next: Introducing TLauncher PE: A New Way For You To Play Minecraft PE

Related Stories

How To Get Mounts In Trove? How To Get Mounts In Trove?
  • How-Tos

How To Get Mounts In Trove?

July 1, 2022
Cartoon Characters With Mustaches Cartoon Characters With Mustaches
  • Gaming

Cartoon Characters With Mustaches

July 1, 2022
How To Get A Mount In Wow At Level 10 How To Get A Mount In Wow At Level 10
  • How-Tos

How To Get A Mount In Wow At Level 10

July 1, 2022

You may have missed

How To Get Mounts In Trove? How To Get Mounts In Trove?
  • How-Tos

How To Get Mounts In Trove?

July 1, 2022
Cartoon Characters With Mustaches Cartoon Characters With Mustaches
  • Gaming

Cartoon Characters With Mustaches

July 1, 2022
How To Get A Mount In Wow At Level 10 How To Get A Mount In Wow At Level 10
  • How-Tos

How To Get A Mount In Wow At Level 10

July 1, 2022
How Do I Get A Mount In Final Fantasy 14? How Do I Get A Mount In Final Fantasy 14?
  • Gaming

How Do I Get A Mount In Final Fantasy 14?

June 30, 2022
  • About Us
  • Terms and Condition
  • Write For Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
Copyright © All rights reserved. | MoreNews by AF themes.