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 ...

The Fortnite craze might have reached its crescendo. Epic Games announced layoffs of 1,000 employees Tuesday, citing declining Fortnite engagement. "We've had challenges delivering consistent Fortnite ...

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GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Epic Games has announced a sweeping round of layoffs impacting more than 1,000 employees. In an internal message later shared publicly, CEO Tim ...

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The note said some of the challenges the company is facing were industry-wide. Those challenges included lower growth, weaker spending, and tougher cost economics; current consoles selling fewer units ...

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Looking ahead: Epic Games is preparing to reintroduce the origins of one of the decade's most recognizable gaming franchises. Nearly 10 years after Fortnite became a cultural and commercial powerhouse ...

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The beginning of a new chapter is a big deal in Fortnite. It brings a brand-new map players will be inhabiting for quite a while, along with a slew of new weapons, NPCs, quests, and locations. With ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Fortnite's worst kept secret--the upcoming Simpsons-themed season, which leaked back in the spring--is fast approaching, and at this point, Epic is ...