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- FAA Targets Gaming Community for High-Stakes Air Traffic Control Roles to Combat Severe Staffing Shortage
Published: Apr 13, 2026
Section: Companies & Industry
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on April 10, 2026, a strategic recruitment drive specifically targeting gamers for air traffic controller positions. Citing high...
- Epic Games Faces Public Backlash After Laying Off Employee Battling Rare Brain Cancer
Published: Apr 2, 2026
Section: Companies & Industry
The massive workforce reduction at Epic Games has drawn intense scrutiny following reports that a staff member undergoing treatment for brain cancer was included in the layoffs. Th...
- The "Forever Game" Myth: Epic Games Announces Mass Layoffs As Fortnite Engagement Plummets In 2026
Published: Mar 28, 2026
Section: Online Gaming
Epic Games has confirmed a workforce reduction of approximately 1,000 employees—roughly 20% of its staff—citing a sharp downturn in Fortnite engagement that began in 2025. This mov...
- Fortnite Revenue Decline and Massive Epic Games Layoffs Signal End of the Forever Game Era
Published: Mar 28, 2026
Section: Online Gaming
Major staff reductions at Epic Games and a reported 30% drop in player hours suggest that Fortnite is losing its status as an unassailable industry leader. This downturn challenges...
- Matagi Snipers Announce Passing of Founding Member Yossy Following Battle With Cancer at 69
Published: Mar 18, 2026
Section: eSports
The renowned Japanese senior esports organization Matagi Snipers has confirmed the death of its first generation player, Yossy, who passed away in late 2025. Known for his competit...
- Fortnite Set for Landmark Google Play Store Return Following Multi-Year Legal Standoff Between Epic and Google
Published: Mar 18, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
After a six-year absence triggered by a high-profile payment dispute, Epic Games has confirmed that Fortnite will officially return to the Google Play Store on March 19, 2026. The...
- Epic Games Resolves Longstanding Mobile Dispute as Fortnite Returns to Google Play Store Globally
Published: Mar 5, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has confirmed that Fortnite will soon return to the Google Play Store on a worldwide basis. This shift follows a multi year legal and commercial standoff...
- Riyadh to Host $1 Million Fortnite Reload Elite Series Championship
Published: Feb 13, 2026
Section: eSports
The Esports World Cup has unveiled comprehensive details for the Fortnite Reload Elite Series Championship, scheduled for August 2026. This high stakes tournament will feature 40 o...