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• 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...

• 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...