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Former PlayStation Exec Believes Recent Layoffs Are a Result of Over-Investment During Covid-19
Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida attributes recent widespread gaming industry layoffs to over-investment and over-hiring during the COVID-19 pandemic's period of rapid growth. He suggests companies misjudged sustained demand, leading to adjustments and layoffs as the industry returned to steady growth. Despite the sad reality of job losses, Yoshida remains optimistic about the industry's long-term health, noting that overall employment numbers may still be increasing.
Sam Haft Interview – Platinum Artist Talks Living Tombstone, Favorite Lyric & Favorite Curse
In an interview, RIAA Platinum Artist Sam Haft discusses his work with The Living Tombstone, his songwriting process, and his upcoming Multiplayer Tour. He also touches on his involvement with Fortnite and his aspirations to create stage musicals, drawing inspiration from various artists and musical theater.
New consumer survey finds exclusives are the number one reason people play on a console, but is there more to it than that?
A new survey by Circana reveals that 41% of console gamers cite exclusive titles as their primary reason for choosing a platform, though this figure has decreased by eight points from the previous year. Despite the importance of exclusives for hardware sales, popular non-exclusive live service games like Fortnite and Call of Duty continue to dominate player engagement across PlayStation and Xbox consoles.
Overwatch could be heading to Fortnite and Rocket League in unlikely collab, and I need a D.Va car
Rumors suggest a potential collaboration between Blizzard's Overwatch and Epic Games' Fortnite and Psyonix's Rocket League. Leaks indicate that Rocket League could receive vehicle skins and decals, while Fortnite might get an Overwatch-themed Porsche Macan and map changes resembling Overwatch locations like Hanamura. This would mark a significant departure for Overwatch's cross-IP presence beyond its own Blizzard titles.
Fortnite Is Introducing a "Galaxy" of Star Wars Content, Including a Darth Vader Horror Game
Fortnite is launching a significant Star Wars collaboration starting May 1, featuring three new user-generated games: Galactic Siege, Escape Vader, and Droid Tycoon. The event also includes a watch party for The Mandalorian and Grogu, a sneak peek of an upcoming film, and a Q&A with Jon Favreau. New Star Wars cosmetics will be available throughout May.
Star Wars Invades Fortnite on PS5, PS4 with Three New Game Modes and Plenty More
Fortnite has received a significant update featuring a Star Wars invasion, introducing three new game modes: Galactic Siege, Droid Tycoon, and Escape Vader. Players can also access user-created Star Wars content and unlock themed rewards through weekly quests throughout May. The update is available on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.
'A galaxy of new Star Wars games' and more are coming to Fortnite to celebrate Star Wars Day
Fortnite is celebrating Star Wars Day with a month-long event featuring new game modes, cosmetics, and creator-made islands. Epic Games and Lucasfilm have introduced three new modes: Galactic Siege, Escape Vader, and Droid Tycoon. The event also includes new quests, skins for The Clone Wars characters, and previews of upcoming Star Wars content, including The Mandalorian and Grogu.
The Roblox player count is 132 million as of April 2026, but it still sent its stocks tumbling
Roblox reported 132 million daily active users for Q1 2026, a significant drop from the previous quarter's 144 million, causing its stock value to fall by 13%. Despite the user decline, hours engaged grew 43% year-on-year, and revenue reached $1.4 billion. The company also cut its full-year 2026 bookings guidance, reflecting the impact of a mandatory age-verification system implemented in January 2026 and ongoing child safety concerns.
How to find Chaos Cubes in or around Elites Outpost or Treechopped Timbermill in Fortnite Chapter 7, season 2
This guide details how to find five Chaos Cubes located in or around the Elites Outpost and Treechopped Timbermill landmarks in Fortnite Chapter 7, Season 2. These landmarks are situated in the northwest corner of the map, north of Squibbly Shores and southwest of Wonkeeland. Collecting these cubes is part of a mission to earn XP.
Alysa Liu's Olympic Skating Routine Is Now In Fortnite As An Emote, And It's Very Impressive
Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu's routine has been added to Fortnite as an in-game emote called 'Stateside,' available for 500 V-Bucks. While Liu had expressed a desire for a full Fortnite skin, this emote is a faithful recreation of her performance. This follows other instances of popular culture figures and events being integrated into the game.
A bunch of Star Wars experiences are jumping into Fortnite today
Fortnite is launching three new Star Wars-themed games today: Galactic Siege, Escape Vader, and Droid Tycoon, developed in collaboration with Lucasfilm and Disney. Additionally, new Star Wars quests will be available weekly, and a special watch party event for The Mandalorian and Grogu film is scheduled for May 19th. This content drop coincides with Star Wars Day and follows previous collaborations between Fortnite and the Star Wars franchise.
Epic Games Store launches on iPhone in Japan
The Epic Games Store has launched on iPhone in Japan, following the implementation of the Mobile Software Competition Act which mandates support for alternative app stores. Epic Games stated that due to Apple's imposed fees and complex installation process, the store will initially only feature Epic's own titles like Fortnite and Rocket League Sideswipe. Epic is working with regulators to address these perceived anticompetitive practices.
Fortnite Celebrates Star Wars Day With Month-Long Roadmap, Includes "A Galaxy Of New Star Wars Games"
Fortnite is celebrating Star Wars Day with a month-long in-game event featuring new Star Wars-themed content and three new games developed by Epic and Lucasfilm: Galactic Siege, Escape Vader, and Droid Tycoon. The event also includes a watch party for The Mandalorian and Grogu, a sneak peek of an upcoming movie, and updates to LEGO Fortnite.
Fortnite Celebrates Star Wars Day With Month-Long Roadmap, Includes A Galaxy Of New Games
Fortnite is celebrating Star Wars Day with a month-long in-game event starting May 1. The event will feature hundreds of themed islands offering various Star Wars-themed activities, including racing tauntauns, running a cantina, and piloting X-wing starfighters. A sneak peek of The Mandalorian and Grogu content is also included.
Fortnite Gets Month-Long Star Wars Event With Clone Wars Skins and Movie Preview | HappyGamer
Fortnite is launching a month-long Star Wars event starting May 1st, featuring Clone Wars skins for Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano, new UEFN creative tools, and Star Wars content for LEGO Fortnite. The event includes an exclusive in-game preview of The Mandalorian movie on May 19th and a live Q&A session with Jon Favreau on May 26th. This collaboration highlights Fortnite's evolution into a digital entertainment platform beyond its battle royale origins.
Fortnite's new partnered Star Wars games are a bad look for both Fortnite and Star Wars
The new Star Wars-themed games within Fortnite, including Galactic Siege, Droid Tycoon, and Escape Vader, are criticized for their low quality and lack of polish, resembling dated movie tie-in games. The article argues these experiences, developed by Fortnite Creative partners, fail to leverage the Star Wars IP effectively and highlight limitations in the platform's user-generated content capabilities.
Everything You Need to Know About the New Star Wars Content in Fortnite
Fortnite is celebrating Star Wars Day with new in-game content, including games and rewards, through a collaboration between Epic Games, Disney, and Lucasfilm. This event will bring a variety of Star Wars-themed experiences to the battle royale game.
Fortnite Now Hides D4vd Emotes by Default, Though Fans Say Epic Should Scrub All Content From the Game
Epic Games has hidden two in-game emotes in Fortnite that feature music by artist D4vd. Players are calling for the developer to remove all such content from the game entirely.
Fortnite's Star Wars gamble: a tale of chaos, jank, and opportunity
Fortnite is launching three new Star Wars-themed islands created by studios using the Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN), marking a shift towards user-generated content with pre-licensed assets. While the experiences, including Galactic Siege, Escaping Vader, and Droid Tycoon, range in quality from janky to engaging, they represent an opportunity for smaller teams and a new iteration strategy for the Star Wars brand within the game.
Lucasfilm Exec Says Fortnite is the Future of Star Wars Storytelling
Lucasfilm executive James Waugh stated that user-generated content within Fortnite represents a significant avenue for the future of Star Wars storytelling. He also addressed the possibility of bringing 'Legends' skins into the game.