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Fortnite Middle East Servers Quietly Moved to Israel, Players Notice Worse Ping
Epic Games has quietly relocated Fortnite's Middle East servers from Qatar to Israel, resulting in significantly worse ping for players across the region, particularly in India. This unannounced change has caused frustration within the community, impacting gameplay experience and raising concerns about Epic Games' communication regarding regional infrastructure decisions.
Fortnite Festival Laufey Music Pass: All Skins, Jam Tracks, Instruments, And Other Rewards
The new season of Fortnite Festival features artist Laufey and runs until July 15, offering a music pass with 22 cosmetic items and eight jam tracks, four of which are free. The pass costs 1,200 V-Bucks and includes unique instruments and skins, with additional items available for purchase in the item shop.
DevGAMM Returns with Madeira Games Summit in May: An Exclusive Executive Event for Global Games Industry Leaders
DevGAMM will host the second Madeira Games Summit on May 7-8, 2026, in Funchal, Madeira. This exclusive event is designed for C-level executives in the global games industry, focusing on networking and showcasing Portuguese development studios. The summit aims to connect US and European leaders in a relaxed, high-value setting, featuring speakers from companies like Bethesda Game Studios and Epic Games.
Imagine that, players who went to the Epic Game Store just for free games didn’t stick around
Former Epic Games employees revealed that while free game promotions on the Epic Games Store attracted new users, these players did not remain active on the platform long-term. This strategy has not helped Epic Games compete with Steam, which continues to see record user numbers and profitability.
Epic Games Denies Fortnite Season 7 Chapter 3 Delay Rumours
Epic Games has officially denied rumors circulating on social media about a delay for Fortnite Season 7 Chapter 3. The company stated via their official Fortnite Status X account that the season is still on schedule to begin on June 5. While competitive challenges may see an extended end date, Epic Games assured fans they would be directly informed of any actual season delays.
Is Fortnite Losing Its Magic? Community Speaks Out
Fortnite players are expressing a sentiment that the game is losing its original magic, with the community feeling the game has shifted significantly from its battle royale roots. While Epic Games has introduced new modes and content to appeal to a broad audience, some players feel the game's identity has become scattered. The article suggests that Epic Games needs to reconnect with the core elements that made Fortnite initially successful to recapture player engagement.
Snabbkollen – Spelar du något live-service-spel?
This article discusses the live service game model, where companies like Epic Games aim for long-term revenue through free-to-play or initial purchase games. Examples of successful titles include Helldivers 2 and Sea of Thieves, while others like Marvel's Avengers have failed. The piece questions players about their current or past engagement with live service games.
Epic Games Under Fire for Deleting Bug Reports While Fortnite Skins Stay Broken
Epic Games is facing backlash from the Fortnite community for allegedly deleting bug reports while broken paid cosmetics remain unfixed. Players are frustrated by the perceived prioritization of cosmetic sales over game stability and transparency in bug management. The article calls for Epic Games to improve its bug fixing process, prioritize paid items, and be more transparent with its player base.
Epic Games Store Users Only Grab Free Games Then Return to Steam
Former Epic Games employees have revealed that many users primarily engage with the Epic Games Store to claim free titles before returning to Steam for regular gaming. Despite Epic's large monthly active user base, Steam maintains significantly higher concurrent player numbers, indicating a stronger user habit and community integration. This pattern suggests that while free games attract users, they do not foster the same level of sustained engagement or loyalty as established platforms like Steam, which has become deeply integrated into PC gaming culture.
'AI experts' disagree with the public about whether it's a good thing
A report from Stanford University's Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence group indicates a significant gap in optimism between AI experts and the general public regarding AI's impact on jobs. While 73% of experts believe AI will be beneficial, only 23% of US adults agree. Public trust in AI regulation and companies is low in the US, with higher optimism observed in Southeast Asia. The article also touches on AI disclosure policies and investment trends.
Disney yank a bunch of games from Steam, including bonafide classics Star Wars: Dark Forces, Outlaws and High School Musical 3: Senior Year Dance
Disney has removed 15 games from Steam, including classic titles like Star Wars: Dark Forces and Outlaws, along with other Disney-branded and 20th Century Games titles. This marks the second wave of delistings this year, with licensing issues being the likely cause. Some of these games, like Dark Forces, have received remasters.
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Employees of the Epic Games Store have stated that many users primarily engaged with the platform to claim free game giveaways. Once these promotions concluded, a significant portion of these users reportedly returned to using Steam. This suggests that free game offerings were a primary driver for user acquisition and engagement on the Epic Games Store.
15 More Disney Games Have Been Delisted on Steam
Fifteen Disney-published games have been removed from Steam without explanation, making them unavailable for new purchases. While the exact reasons are unclear, this delisting affects titles ranging from older Star Wars games to more recent ones like Planet of the Apes: Last Frontier. This move comes as Disney increases its investment in Epic Games and Fortnite, potentially signaling a shift in its digital distribution strategy.
GTA Online’s $5 Billion Shark Card Empire: One Player Spent $1 Million
Leaked financial data reveals Rockstar Games has earned over $5 billion from Shark Card sales in Grand Theft Auto Online, with one player spending $1 million in 2020. This analysis explores the psychological aspects of player spending, the success of the live-service model, and its implications for the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI.
15 more Disney games delisted from Steam, including the original Star Wars: Dark Forces and 1997's Outlaws
Fifteen additional Disney-branded games, including Star Wars: Dark Forces and Outlaws, have been delisted from Steam. This follows a previous delisting of 14 titles three months prior. The reasons for the delistings are unclear, though speculation points to a potential shift towards Epic Games Store exclusivity as part of Disney's investment in Epic.
Sentinel is an achievement watcher for non-Steam games on Linux
Sentinel is a new open-source tool for Linux users that allows for achievement tracking in non-Steam games. It monitors emulator achievement files, providing real-time desktop notifications for unlocks and progress updates, and includes features like game library viewing with completion stats and global achievement percentages via the Steam API.
How Fortnite Became the World's Most Valuable Digital Economy - Walkthrough, Tips, Review
Epic Games is transforming Fortnite into a major digital economy by allowing creators to sell in-game items directly, offering them 100% of the V-Bucks value through 2026, a significantly higher rate than Roblox. This move, coupled with a new Sponsored Row that funnels ad revenue back to creators, aims to attract and retain talent by providing direct financial pipelines and a larger share of revenue generated within their islands.
UK Steam Lawsuit Seeks $900M: Gamers Could Get Just £22 Each
A UK lawsuit is seeking $900 million from Valve, alleging anti-competitive practices by Steam through its 30% commission and most-favored-nation clauses. If successful, individual payouts are estimated to be between £22-£44. The article argues that Steam provides significant value for its fees, including robust customer service and features, and that a loss could negatively impact future development and services.
Smart Fortnite Crew Idea Lets Subscribers Pick Their Monthly Bundles
A community member proposed a concept for Fortnite Crew that would allow subscribers to choose their monthly bundle instead of receiving a set one. This idea aims to address player dissatisfaction with recent changes to the subscription service's value and cosmetic offerings. The proposed system could also benefit Epic Games by attracting new subscribers who are interested in specific items.
Fortnite's next Icon skin brings another grammy-winning pop star to the game
Icelandic singer-songwriter Laufey is the latest artist to join Fortnite's Icon series, receiving her own in-game skin. The announcement follows her recent Grammy win for best traditional pop vocal album. Laufey's skin is set to be released on April 16, with further details on its appearance and variants expected soon.
