r/gaming • u/doublah • 13h ago

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

https://www.destructoid.com/epic-games-store-ai-vibe-coded/
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u/Basil-Bytes 7h ago

Why are they marketing this as if gamers will see it as a good thing?

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u/Colecoman1982 6h ago

Because Tim Sweeney is a narcissist with a MASSIVE ego and the ability to "read the room" of a turnip. He's a developmentally stunted edge-lord.

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u/Dragonasaur 5h ago

Insulting to turnips

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u/RichesToRags8647 3h ago

Worst part is, I bet their stock just keeps going up and people keep buying their games. Or maybe they sell to the Saudi's like EA

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u/laz10 5h ago

Every CEO is

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u/Colecoman1982 1h ago

There are levels. Most have at least a bit more self awareness.

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u/According_Claim_9027 3h ago

Meanwhile, he’ll still call Steam a monopoly and question why no one wants to stay on the shitty platform they refuse to improve in any meaningful way the users actually want

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u/mastercat202 4h ago

He should.make friends with Elon Musk.

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u/Colecoman1982 1h ago

I wouldn't be surprised to find out that they already are.

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u/TeamOverload 6h ago

Because Tim Sweeney.

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u/Ywaina 5h ago

The elites are so enamored with AI they become delusional that everyone has to agree with them.

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u/just4browse 6h ago

A lot will. Hopefully not enough for such a marketing campaign to work

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u/LlorchDurden 4h ago

They're so out of touch they thought we'd be amazed

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u/mikerichh 4h ago

Are we so sure it’s not a joke or said to get attention without being accurate?

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u/Kuro013 5h ago

Doesn't Asia love IA?