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Fortnite developer Epic Games has announced it is laying off 1,000 staff, due to a "downturn in engagement" in its evergreen battle royale. In a message to staff shared publicly this morning, Epic ...

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Fortnite is all set to bring an exciting update for Star Wars. The online game will now allow users to make their own Star Wars minigames. This ability was promised a long time back, and the ...

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After several rounds of initial testing, Epic has opened the door to "in-island transactions" in Fortnite, giving developers a way to sell items in their maps and experiences for V-Bucks. You'll want ...

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There’s a bit of a crisis brewing for those who love giving amazing gifts: PlayStation 5s are selling like crazy, and even Walmart’s PS5 supply is being tested. While the sudden low stock could be ...

After a multi-year hiatus, popular battle royale Fortnite is now officially back on the Google Play Store. If you were unaware, Epic and Google’s ongoing legal battles started all the way back in 2020 ...

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Fortnite has been cursed all day, with players unable to access servers since Wednesday morning. After hours of frustration and fear, Epic Games has resolved the issue. Some gamers, however, are still ...