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Epic Games has announced a sweeping round of layoffs impacting more than 1,000 employees. In an internal message later shared publicly, CEO Tim Sweeney described the decision as difficult but necessary, pointing to a sustained decline in player engagement for Fortnite that began in 2025. Despite the title's ongoing popularity and high-profile collaborations, the company admitted it has been "spending significantly more than we're making." These layoffs are part of a broader restructuring...
After hundreds of giveaways, the Epic Games Store can still deliver a few surprises with its weekly free games. Some weeks might see under-the-radar indies like Turnip Boy Robs a Bank given away through the Free Games program, while other drops have included GOTY winners like Deathloop. How does Epic decide on a game for the Free Games program? There are several factors at play, like aiming to highlight games which the public may have overlooked and helping a studio to raise its profile...