Epic Drops Mandatory AI Requirement for Its AI MegaJam
Epic says AI is optional for its 2026 AI MegaJam after correcting its original FAQ. The competition runs November 12–15.
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Epic Games Launcher Adds Linux Support in New Preview
Epic’s rebuilt launcher is available in preview on Linux, Windows, and macOS. Fortnite’s Linux release still depends on anti-cheat work.
Epic Games Lays Off Over 1,000 Employees After Fortnite Slowdown
Epic Games announced layoffs affecting more than 1,000 employees, with CEO Tim Sweeney citing slower Fortnite engagement, wider industry pressure, and a need to reduce spending rather than AI-driven restructuring.
Gamers Have Spent Over $30 Billion on Games They’ve Never Played: What’s Behind the Digital Pile of Shame?
This feature examines the viral claim that gamers have spent billions on unplayed games, why the numbers are difficult to verify, and how sales, bundles, subscriptions, and FOMO fuel massive backlogs.
Apple Blocks Fortnite Submission, Game Goes Offline Worldwide on iOS
Fortnite went offline on iOS worldwide after Apple blocked Epic Games’ latest submission, preventing release through both the US App Store and Epic Games Store for iOS in the EU.