It's been an epic situation regarding SOPA, and developer of the popular franchise, Gears of War, has now spoken out against it. 

"We do not support the current version of SOPA" Dana Cowley, Senior PR manager at Epic Games wrote in a letter posted to the company's forums. "We are members of the Entertainment Software Association(ESA), a trade organization that is working with legislators to refine the bill." Cowley is referring to the ESA's letter of support for the proposed legislation earlier this week. 

"Epic Games supports efforts that would stop overseas websites profiting from pirating our games, but we have to do that in a way that's compatible with freedom of speech and due process of law," she added.

Epic is the first member of ESA to speak out against SOPA, but it definitely won't be the last. 

In a letter to Joystiq, the ESA has listed various reasons for backing SOPA and wishes to work with the White House in fixing the bill to better help everyone, and "find the right balance" of support and protection.

Things are definitely heating up and causing stirs in the video game world now. What are your thoughts on Epic's epic decision?