Fan mail address
Tim Sweeney
Epic Games, Inc.
620 Crossroads Blvd.
Cary, NC 27518-6965
USA
Address information
Epic Games, Inc.
(Company)
620 Crossroads Blvd.
Cary, NC 27518-6965
USA
Phone: +1 919 854 0070
Tim Sweeney, born in 1970 in Potomac, Maryland, is a visionary American computer programmer, entrepreneur, and the founder and CEO of Epic Games, one of the most influential companies in the gaming industry. Sweeney’s early interest in computers and programming emerged in the 1980s when he received an Apple II as a gift from his brother. Fascinated by its capabilities, he quickly taught himself to code, creating games and experimenting with software. His passion for gaming and programming continued as he pursued mechanical engineering at the University of Maryland, though he often focused more on game development than on his studies.
In 1991, Sweeney founded Epic MegaGames (later known as Epic Games) from his parents’ basement while still a student. His initial project was a game called ZZT, a puzzle-adventure game he developed entirely. Selling the game via shareware, he quickly realized there was a demand for unique, engaging games that could be distributed directly to consumers. ZZT’s success allowed him to grow his company, and in the following years, Epic released a series of well-received games, establishing itself as a respected independent developer.
The company’s breakthrough came with Unreal, a 3D first-person shooter released in 1998. Alongside the game, Sweeney developed the Unreal Engine, a groundbreaking game development framework that became highly influential. Unreal Engine allowed developers to create detailed, immersive 3D worlds with relative ease and flexibility. Over the years, the engine evolved into a foundational technology for the gaming industry, used not only by Epic Games but by countless other studios. Today, Unreal Engine is widely recognized as one of the leading game development engines, powering games across various genres and platforms.
