Epic Games, an American video game and software development company, acquired Houseparty, which provides an online platform that enables customers to host parties with guests and friends with sponsored products and brands in the United States. Financial terms were not disclosed. “Joining Epic is a great step forward in achieving our mission of bringing empathy to online communication,” said Sima Sistani, Co-founder and CEO of Houseparty. “We have a common vision to make human interaction easier and more enjoyable, and always with respect for user privacy.”