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Epic Games Store Spring Sale
The Epic Games Store Spring Sale is currently active, featuring discounts on thousands of PC games until April 13th. A buyer's guide has been released to help customers navigate the available deals.
Business and Finance
Epic Games has created a dedicated portal for recruiters following recent layoffs. Meanwhile, Unity reported growth in engine revenue while shutting down its IronSource ad network.
Disney Might Want to Acquire Epic Games – Rumor
A report suggests that Disney executives are interested in acquiring Epic Games, though internal opinions are divided. While potential integrations of intellectual properties and park experiences are discussed, Epic's ongoing legal battles and founder Tim Sweeney's control present obstacles. Financial difficulties at Epic, including recent layoffs, could also influence future acquisition talks, especially as they compete with Roblox in the creator-first ecosystem.
Best Free PS5 Games To Play In 2026
This guide highlights the best free-to-play games available on PlayStation 5 in 2026, offering a variety of genres from battle royales to tactical shooters and sandbox worlds. These titles deliver polished experiences without any upfront cost, with optional in-game purchases typically being cosmetic or convenience-based. The list includes popular titles like Astro's Playroom, Marvel Rivals, Overwatch, VALORANT, Apex Legends, and Fortnite, among others, showcasing the breadth of quality free gaming options for PS5 owners.
Eidos Montreal Hit By Layoffs, 124 Employees Losing Their Jobs And Head of Studio Leaves | Console Creatures
Eidos Montreal has undergone significant layoffs, impacting 124 employees, and its Head of Studio, David Anfossi, has departed. This follows previous rounds of job cuts in 2024 and 2025 for the studio, which was acquired by Embracer Group in May 2022. The studio cited changing project needs as the reason for the workforce reduction.
Eidos Montreal studio head departs as it lays off another 124 employees 'across production and support teams'
Eidos Montreal has laid off 124 employees across its production and support teams, and studio head David Anfossi has departed. This marks another significant reduction in workforce within the game industry, following numerous other studios that have implemented layoffs since 2023.
How to Stay Safe While You Buy Games Online
This guide provides advice on how to safely purchase video games online, emphasizing the importance of reading terms, checking sellers, and using familiar payment methods with a clear transaction history. It highlights the differences in refund policies across major digital storefronts like Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation Store, and Nintendo eShop, and stresses the need for account security measures like two-step verification to prevent fraud.
How to Stay Safe While You Buy Games Online
This guide provides advice on how to safely purchase video games online, emphasizing the importance of reading terms, checking sellers, and using familiar payment methods with a clear transaction history. It highlights the differences in refund policies across major digital storefronts like Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation Store, and Nintendo eShop, and stresses the need for account security measures like two-step verification to prevent fraud.
Business and Finance
Epic Games is facing criticism following reports of layoffs that included an employee with a terminal cancer diagnosis. The company has not yet issued a formal statement regarding the specific circumstances of the affected employee.
OldUnreal release new preview update for the classic Unreal Tournament 2004
The OldUnreal team has released a new preview patch, version 3374, for the classic shooter Unreal Tournament 2004, with Epic Games' blessing. This update introduces full Linux support, improved installer options, and numerous bug fixes for graphics, stability, and mod compatibility across Linux, macOS, and Windows platforms.
Deus Ex Dev Eidos-Montreal Conducts Mass Layoffs Affecting 124 People
Eidos-Montreal has conducted mass layoffs, resulting in 124 employees losing their jobs and studio head David Anfossi departing. The developer cited changing project needs as the reason for the cuts, which affect various disciplines. This follows recent downsizing trends in the industry, including over 1,000 job cuts at Epic Games.
Fortnite boss to 'solve' life insurance after laying off terminally ill employee
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has pledged to resolve the life insurance issues for a terminally ill employee, Mike Prinke, who was laid off as part of recent company-wide cuts. The layoff sparked public concern after Prinke's wife highlighted the loss of his insurance due to his pre-existing condition. Sweeney stated the company is in contact with the family to provide a solution.
Epic's mass layoffs left a programmer with terminal brain cancer without life insurance, but Tim Sweeney says the company will "solve" the problem
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney stated the company will resolve an insurance issue for programmer Mike Prinke, who was laid off while battling terminal brain cancer and subsequently lost his life insurance. Prinke's wife, Jenni Griffin, highlighted the family's struggle to find new coverage due to his pre-existing condition. Sweeney apologized for the oversight and confirmed Epic is in contact with the family to provide a solution.
Epic Games Boss Tim Sweeny Responds After Fortnite Layoffs Revealed to Include Employee With Terminal Cancer Who Will Lose Life Insurance
Epic Games has stated it will address the insurance situation for a former Fortnite employee diagnosed with terminal cancer who was part of recent layoffs. The company faced significant backlash after the employee's plight became public, highlighting concerns about their loss of life insurance.
Epic Games Boss Tim Sweeney Responds After Fortnite Layoffs Revealed to Include Employee With Terminal Cancer Who Will Lose Life Insurance
Epic Games has stated it will address the insurance situation for a former Fortnite employee diagnosed with terminal cancer who was part of recent layoffs. The company faced significant backlash after the employee's situation became public, prompting a response regarding their benefits.
The list of people hit by recent Epic layoffs has been turned into a dedicated portal for recruiters
Epic Games has launched a dedicated website to help recruiters find employees affected by recent layoffs, which impacted over 1,000 workers. CEO Tim Sweeney addressed a case where a laid-off employee was losing cancer treatment coverage, assuring the family would be supported. Separately, Unity is shutting down its IronSource ad network and plans to divest its publishing arm to simplify operations and focus on its AI platform, Vector.
Epic Games "will solve the insurance" for a terminally ill employee impacted by mass layoffs, Tim Sweeney says: "Sorry to everyone for not recognizing this terribly painful situation"
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has apologized for a situation where a terminally ill employee, Michael Prinke, lost his life insurance due to recent mass layoffs. Sweeney promised that Epic Games will resolve the insurance issue for Prinke and his family. The company is in contact with the family to address the situation, which was not a factor in the layoff decisions due to medical confidentiality.
Disney Should Buy Fortnite And Epic Games, Former Exec Says
A former Disney executive suggests that CEO Josh D'Amaro should consider acquiring a gaming company like Epic Games to drive growth. While Disney has invested in Epic's Fortnite project, a full buyout is seen as a potential bold step. Executives reportedly are interested in acquiring Epic, though founder Tim Sweeney retains control, and past acquisition talks with Electronic Arts did not materialize.
Fortnite Layoffs Included Dev With Terminal Brain Cancer
Epic Games recently laid off over 1,000 employees, including a programmer with terminal brain cancer whose family lost his life insurance. CEO Tim Sweeney has promised to resolve the insurance issue for the affected family. The company cited a downturn in Fortnite engagement and a need for cost savings as reasons for the extensive layoffs.
Epic Games CEO says company will ‘solve’ insurance for terminally ill former employee
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has apologized and stated the company will resolve the insurance issue for a former employee who lost life insurance coverage following recent layoffs. The employee's wife had publicly shared that her husband, who is terminally ill with brain cancer, would be unable to obtain new coverage due to his pre-existing condition. The layoffs affected over 1,000 employees, with Sweeney citing a decline in Fortnite engagement as the reason.