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technology22 hours ago•81 min saved

Disney’s Possible Epic Buy: How a Disney-led Unreal Engine Could Reshape Gaming

Rumors suggest Disney may pursue acquiring Epic Games, which would put Unreal Engine under Disney’s umbrella and could influence the engine’s pricing, licensing, and the broader gaming ecosystem. Disney already invested $1.5 billion in Epic, while Epic has faced layoffs and ongoing turnover. Developers are split: some fear a Disney takeover could constrain access or change profits-sharing, while others see potential benefits from Disney’s vast R&D, Imagineering know-how, and cross-media integration. Unreal Engine’s prominence—being widely used in games, film, and animation—means a Disney-owned path could significantly shift how the tool evolves and is priced for indie developers and larger studios alike.

via Creative Bloq|

#acquisition #disney #epic-games

business11 days ago•4 min saved

Disney Weighs Epic Games Buy to Accelerate Its Gaming Push, Former Exec Says

A former Disney and TikTok executive argues that Disney should double down on gaming by buying Epic Games (or another major game asset) to drive growth, a view echoed by reports that Disney leadership is weighing such a deal; Tim Sweeney’s Epic remains founder-controlled, and while Disney has explored gaming partnerships and licensing (including Fortnite-related projects), no acquisition has materialized amid mixed internal opinions.

via GameSpot|

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business11 days ago•2 min saved

Epic Games CEO apologizes after layoffs cut off life insurance for terminally ill employee

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney apologized after a mass layoff of more than 1,000 employees left a terminally ill worker without life insurance; the company said it will resolve the insurance issue and extend health coverage, while explaining cuts were driven by Fortnite’s downturn. The layoffs included severance of at least four months’ base pay and six months of health coverage for US staff, along with accelerated stock options as Epic refines its cost structure.

via The Guardian|

#business #epic-games #fortnite

business12 days ago•15 min saved

Epic Layoffs Leave Terminally Ill Employee Without Life Insurance

Epic Games laid off more than 1,000 workers, including Mike Prinke, a programmer with terminal brain cancer; the layoff would cause his life insurance to lapse, forcing his family to seek new coverage despite a pre-existing condition. Epic later said it is in contact with the family and will resolve the insurance issue, emphasizing that medical information was not a factor in the layoff.

via Kotaku|

#business #epic-games #fortnite

technology16 days ago•9 min saved

Fortnite Dev Shake-Up Signals Year-Long Slowdown After Mass Layoffs

Epic Games confirms over 1,000 layoffs at Fortnite's development team, warning that the reduced headcount will significantly affect ongoing development and future plans for the rest of the year and likely beyond, as remaining staff grapple with increased workloads and a transition toward Unreal Engine 6.

via Eurogamer|

#development-impact #epic-games #fortnite

business16 days ago•2 min saved

Fortnite’s Original Jonesy Designer Among Epic’s Major Studio Layoffs

Epic Games laid off about 1,000 Fortnite-studio employees as part of a $500 million cost-savings plan, including Vitaliy Naymushin, the long-time designer of Jonesy who led Fortnite’s character art; Epic cited a downturn in engagement since 2025, announced project shutdowns, V-Bucks price increases, and at least four months of severance plus six months of health coverage for affected workers, with the studio’s headcount falling to around 4,000.

via GameSpot|

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business16 days ago•3 min saved

Epic Games Axes 1,000+ Jobs as Fortnite Engagement Slumps

Epic Games has laid off over 1,000 employees amid diminishing Fortnite engagement and rising costs, continuing a restructuring that includes roughly $500 million in cost savings; the company will persist with Unreal Engine and platform investment while winding down select Fortnite modes and advancing toward Unreal Engine 6.

via 80 Level|

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business17 days ago•4 min saved

Epic Games trims 1,000+ staff amid Fortnite slowdown and big revenue,

Epic Games announced more than 1,000 layoffs after earlier cuts, citing a downturn in Fortnite engagement and broader industry headwinds despite Fortnite generating about $4B annually and Epic roughly $6B in 2025. CEO Tim Sweeney attributes the reductions to slowing growth, higher costs, and substantial expenditures (including legal battles), highlighting the challenges of the live-service model even for one of gaming’s biggest brands. The piece also critiques leadership decisions and the sustainability of ongoing mega-bets in the industry.

via The Guardian|

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business17 days ago•22 min saved

Disney's Epic Bet Faces Reality as 1,000+ Jobs Cut at Epic Games

Epic Games confirms more than 1,000 layoffs tied to softer Fortnite engagement and cost pressures, complicating Disney’s $1.5 billion stake in the company. The memo frames it as a reset with plans for ongoing Fortnite content, tools, and a shift toward Unreal Engine 6, plus a major launch later this year; severance and benefits are provided. Disney will monitor progress on the Disney-Epic universe and Unreal integration amid external headwinds like weaker hardware sales and regional uncertainties surrounding related projects.

via WDWMagic|

#business #disney #epic-games

business17 days ago•15 min saved

Epic Games Slashes 1,000+ Jobs as Fortnite Slump Triggers Cost-Cutting Push

Epic Games says it is laying off more than 1,000 employees and pursuing over $500 million in cost savings due to a slowdown in Fortnite engagement and broader industry headwinds, including weaker consumer spending and increased competition. CEO Tim Sweeney emphasizes the layoffs are not AI-related, and the company will focus on building “awesome Fortnite experiences” with new content and live events while winding down some modes; the moves come as Epic seeks stability and mobile strategy shifts after Fortnite’s return to Apple’s App Store and Google Play.

via Gizmodo|

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business17 days ago•15 min saved

Epic Games Cuts 1,000 Jobs and $500M in Costs Amid Fortnite Slump

Epic Games will lay off more than 1,000 employees (about 20% of its workforce) and cut $500 million in costs as Fortnite engagement downturns, starting in 2025. CEO Tim Sweeney said the moves are needed to keep the company funded amid industry headwinds, with prior layoffs in 2023 and a Disney investment in 2024 shaping the context.

via Variety|

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business17 days ago•6 min saved

Epic Games trims workforce by 1,000+ as Fortnite engagement wanes

Epic Games is cutting more than 1,000 jobs after a downturn in Fortnite engagement, with CEO Tim Sweeney citing weaker market conditions, higher costs, and slower growth. The company plans over $500 million in identified cost savings and says the layoffs are not AI-related. Severance includes four months of base pay (more with tenure), extended healthcare, six months of US healthcare coverage, accelerated stock options through January 2027, and extended equity windows; Epic notes this follows a 2023 round of sizable cuts and aims to keep the company financially stable.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

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gaming18 days ago•13 min saved

Fortnite Peak Skins Cost More Than the Indie Peak Game

Fortnite added Peak-themed cosmetics (Peak Scout) priced at 2,000 V-Bucks (about $20), which is more than double Peak’s Steam price (on sale for around $5). The collaboration with Aggro Crab has sparked discussion about monetization and licensing, since four copies of the indie game could be bought for the price of a single skin.

via Kotaku|

#aggro-crab #fortnite #gaming

gaming21 days ago•16 min saved

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 Showdown: Rivalries, Maps, and a Loot Renaissance

Fortnite’s Chapter 7 Season 2 centers on a Showdown between Team Foundation and Team Ice King, with rivalries each match and team points earning cosmetic rewards and a chance at real prizes; a new Arenas mode is coming later. The update adds Drive the Battle Bus, XP via ring navigation, and driver tips, plus Rivalry Rumble, Storm Focus, and island-wide events that shift loot and zones. The map receives new POIs (Frigid Fortress, Sanctuary, Squibbly Shores, Dark Dominion) replacing several locations, alongside a broad weapons and items push including Seven Power Gloves, Ice King’s Gauntlets, Rift Rifle, Skyline Deployer, and more (with many returning staples). The Battle Pass costs 800 V-Bucks (or via Fortnite Crew) and unlocks Exalted Ice King and quest styles, while official trackers and apps let players monitor stats and leaderboards.

via Fortnite Tracker|

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gaming22 days ago•5 min saved

Eight fresh Fortnite rewards arrive for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members with Showdown: Chapter 7 Season 2

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can claim eight new Fortnite rewards today as Showdown: Chapter 7 Season 2 launches, including two The Foundation outfits, Exalted Ice King outfits, back bling, a pickaxe, a glider, and a built-in emote; with the premium Battle Pass unlocked via Fortnite Crew, players can earn more rewards by leveling, including Bugs Bunny at level 85, while Save the World goes free-to-play in April 2026. The offer runs until June 5, 2026.

via TrueAchievements|

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