https://wccftech.com/epic-games-acquired-rad-game-tools-software-will-still-be-available-outside-unreal-engine/

Epic Games revealed the acquisition of software developer RAD Game Tools. Founded all the way back in 1988, RAD's technology has since appeared in some 24,600 games to date, between the Bink video codec, Oodle data compression, and more.

Kim Libreri, Chief Technology Officer at Epic, gave an enthusiastic welcome to RAD: