Epic Gaming Zone was born in 2015 from a passionate late-night gaming session between four college friends - Alex Chen, Mia Rodriguez, Jake Wilson, and Sophia Patel. What started as a simple idea scribbled on the back of a pizza box has evolved into one of the most vibrant online gaming communities on the internet.
The journey began in a small apartment in San Francisco where our founding team built the first prototype of our platform. With limited resources but unlimited enthusiasm, they worked tirelessly to create a space where gamers from all backgrounds could come together to play, compete, and connect. The first version of Epic Gaming Zone launched with just three games and a small but dedicated user base of 200 players.
By 2017, our community had grown to over 50,000 active users, allowing us to secure our first round of funding from investors who shared our vision. This investment enabled us to expand our team, improve our infrastructure, and partner with both indie and established game developers to bring exclusive titles to our platform.
The pivotal moment came in 2019 when our annual tournament "Epic Showdown" caught the attention of the broader gaming industry. With over 100,000 participants and 2 million viewers, it established Epic Gaming Zone as a significant player in the esports scene. Today, we're proud to host a community of over 5 million gamers worldwide, offer more than 200 titles across all genres, and continue to innovate in how players experience online gaming.
2015
Epic Gaming Zone is founded
2017
First funding round secured
2019
Epic Showdown tournament goes viral
2021
Expansion to mobile platforms
2026
Reached 5 million active users
