Fortnite maker Epic to undercut Steam with new store taking just 12 per cent commission

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Valve Software faces major challenge from Epic as the go-to platform for PC gaming

Valve Software is facing a formidable challenge to its Steam PC gaming platform with the announcement by Epic, maker of the wildly popular Fortnite Battle Royale game, of plans to open its own riva...

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