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Epic Games Store End of Summer Sale Brings Discounts of Up to 75% | Invision Game Community
The Epic Games Store End of Summer Sale is offering PC gamers discounts of up to 75% on select titles until September 17. Featured deals include "007 First Light," "Dave the Diver," and "Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced," with some purchases also granting in-game items for "Rocket League" and "Fortnite."
MMO Business Roundup: PS Store lawsuit, tariff refunds, and Tim Sweeney on gaming’s ‘crash 2.0’
This business roundup covers several industry developments, including Sony's defense in a PlayStation Store lawsuit where it argues consumers don't truly own digital games. Both Sony and Microsoft are also denying tariff refunds for console purchases, a stance mirrored by Nintendo. Additionally, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney analyzes the current state of the gaming industry, referring to it as 'Crash 2.0' and suggesting factory expansion as a solution to hardware shortages driven by AI demand.
Fortnite players can now party up and talk to friends across other games through Epic
Epic Games has launched Epic Parties, a new feature allowing players to voice chat across Fortnite and other Epic Games Store titles, expanding on its previous text chat tool. This aims to compete with services like Discord and Steam by fostering a unified social experience. The feature is available on PC and mobile, with plans to integrate it into Rocket League and offer it to third-party developers.
Epic Games’ New Voice Chat Lets You Keep Talking To Friends While Playing Different Games
Epic Games has launched Epic Parties, a new voice chat service designed to make it easier for players to communicate across different games and platforms. The service will initially be available for Fortnite and the Epic Games Store launcher, with plans to integrate it into Rocket League next year. Epic Parties aims to compete with Discord by offering seamless voice communication and social features that can carry over between titles.
How does Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney reckon we can fight the industry's "Crash 2.0"? By building more factories
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney believes the gaming industry is facing its biggest crash since 1983, attributing it to market contraction and rising development costs. He specifically highlights component shortages, exacerbated by AI data center demand, as a critical threat that will likely persist for three years, necessitating the construction of new factories to meet global capacity needs.
Planet Coaster studio Frontier Developments announces new title based on Disney IP
Industry leaders like Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney and Playable Worlds CEO Raph Koster describe the current state of the video game industry as a "Crash 2.0," the worst since the 1980s. They cite escalating AAA development costs, component shortages exacerbated by AI infrastructure demand, and internal dysfunctions as key factors contributing to this downturn.
"This is the worst crash we've seen since the 1980s," says Tim Sweeney
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney and other industry experts describe the current state of the gaming industry as "Crash 2.0," the worst since the 1980s. They cite escalating AAA development costs, component shortages driven by AI investment, and a lack of platform resets as major contributing factors to this severe disruption.
Turtle Beach has transformed Fortnite's Kevin the Cube into one of the best-looking wireless Switch 2 pads…
Turtle Beach has unveiled a new wireless controller for the Nintendo Switch inspired by Fortnite's Kevin the Cube. The $69.99 Rematch controller features a purple exterior with runes and customizable RGB lighting effects. It includes a Capoeira emote for Fortnite and boasts a 40-hour battery life, with a launch date of October 8.
Fortnitemares Is A Spooky Dream Come True At Universal’s Horror Nights
Universal Studios is collaborating with Epic Games to bring Fortnite's Fortnitemares event to life at its Halloween Horror Nights attractions in Orlando and Hollywood. The scare zones aim to immerse guests in the game's spooky aesthetic, featuring elements like the Freaky Fields location, popular skins, and in-game mechanics such as the storm.
Jobs roundup: September 2026 | Asmodee appoints Brian Trunk as senior vice president, Route to Market for the Americas
This article rounds up recent appointments and transitions within the games industry. Notable moves include Brian Trunk joining Asmodee as senior vice president, David Scarborough becoming senior manager of EMEA communications at Blizzard Entertainment, and Ilari Kuittinen stepping down as managing director of Housemarque after 31 years. Several other individuals have taken on new roles at companies like CD Projekt Red, Epic Games, and Activision Blizzard.
Jobs roundup: September 2026 | Fandom expands executive leadership team
Several companies in the gaming industry have announced executive appointments and promotions. Fandom expanded its leadership team with new hires and a promotion, while The New York Times appointed Jonathan Knight as chief games officer. Scopely saw two new appointments, and other companies like Arrowhead Game Studios, Epic Games, Blizzard Entertainment, King, CD Projekt Red, and Unity also announced new roles and promotions for their staff.
Gears of War: E-Day Studio Wants to be Known For “What Gears Already Is”, Says Creative Director
The Coalition's creative director Matt Searcy stated that Gears of War: E-Day aims to build upon the core pillars that made the original franchise successful, focusing on its strengths in cover shooting and visceral combat. The studio emphasizes maintaining the series' legacy of pushing hardware limits for visual fidelity, leveraging the experience of developers who previously worked at Epic Games.
I'm excited for Stage Tour, but Rock Band 4 will take a lot to beat
Rock Band 4 remains the last active title from the plastic-instrument rhythm game era, a decade after its release. Despite challenges with peripheral availability and music licensing, the game continues to receive weekly track additions and maintain an active online community. While Fortnite Festival offers a new Harmonix experience, it does not fully replace the legacy or song library of Rock Band 4.
Gears of War: E-Day devs want to be known for "all the things that made Gears resonate in the first place," without "looking outside at other franchises"
The Coalition, developers of Gears of War: E-Day, aim to be recognized for the core elements that made the original Gears of War a success, focusing on tight action and impactful combat. Creative director Matt Searcy emphasized building a modern game around these foundational pillars, drawing inspiration from within the franchise rather than external titles. The studio also highlighted their commitment to avoiding aggressive monetization, returning to the series' roots.
Why my kids gave up on Roblox and started playing real console games - Reader's Feature
A reader shares how his children, after being heavily involved in Roblox and Fortnite, have shifted their gaming focus to older console titles like those on the Nintendo 3DS. He notes their renewed interest in games like Mario Kart 7 and Tomodachi Life, finding them more engaging than the popular online platforms.
It’s Totally Fine For Epic To Lock A Fortnite Skin Behind A Trip To Disneyland
The author argues that locking a generic Fortnite skin, the Forsworn Trooper, behind a ride at Disneyland is a valid marketing strategy. This approach gives value to a skin that would otherwise have little appeal in the item shop due to oversaturation of Star Wars content and the character's lack of existing recognition.
Whatever happened to multiplayer ‘party royale’ game Fall Guys?
A recent patch for Fall Guys has been released, addressing issues with anti-cheat, names, crashes, desync, movement, arrow indicators, and stability, while also reintroducing Blast Ball levels. This update comes after player concerns about the game's development status, fueled by a recent leak and past layoffs at developer Mediatonic following its acquisition by Epic Games.
Gears of War: E-Day somehow feels exactly like a direct continuation of the original Xbox 360 trilogy, for better and for worse
Gears of War: E-Day aims to recapture the classic feel of the original Xbox 360 trilogy, focusing on Marcus Fenix's early days against the Locust horde. Despite changes in developers, the game promises a return to the series' roots with familiar cover-based shooting mechanics and visceral combat. The preview suggests that players who enjoyed the original Gears of War games will find E-Day a satisfying continuation, while those who didn't may not be swayed by its adherence to established tropes.
Analyst reckons the Epic Games Store can't "recover" in duel with Steam, Epic GM says "the data…
An analyst from Newzoo believes the Epic Games Store cannot compete with Steam due to Steam's established dominance and Epic's strategy of giving away free games. However, Epic Games' VP and GM, Martin Keely, stated that data shows significant growth in player hours and spending on third-party games on the Epic Games Store in 2025, with further acceleration expected.
[Embargoed August 24 // 5.30pm BST/6.30pm CEST] Mutter and Blue Prince among winners at Gamescom Dev Awards 2026
The winners of the Gamescom Dev Awards 2026 have been announced, with Mutter winning Vocal Excellence and Blue Prince taking home the Game Design Excellence Award. Cards & Cannons was named Most Promising Game, and Amir Satvat of Tencent Games received the Ambassador Award for his industry support.
