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Super Meat Boy 3D has no vibe
Super Meat Boy 3D successfully translates the core mechanics of its predecessor into a 3D space, featuring tight controls and challenging platforming. However, the game suffers from a lack of visual identity and a generic aesthetic, failing to capture the unique charm of the original Super Meat Boy.
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 provide polished experiences without mandatory purchases, making them accessible for all players. The list includes enduring favorites like Astro's Playroom and Fortnite, alongside newer additions and evolving live-service games.
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.
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.
Where to Buy A PS5, PS5 Pro, Or PS Portal Before The Prices Go Up This Week
Sony is increasing the prices of the PlayStation 5, PS5 Pro, and PS Portal hardware starting April 2, 2026. Retailers like GameStop are offering trade-in deals and selling existing stock at current prices until the increase takes effect. The price hikes will affect all PS5 models, including the Slim and Pro versions, as well as the PS Portal handheld device.
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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.
A fan favorite mode is finally returning to Fortnite after a seven year wait
The Marvel Endgame Limited Time Mode (LTM) is returning to Fortnite OG Chapter 1 Season 8. This fan-favorite mode was first introduced to the game seven years ago.
Radiant Closes Its Gaming Rewards Service
Radiant, a gaming rewards platform, has ceased operations effective March 28, 2026, disabling its quest and rewards redemption systems. The closure highlights the challenges in maintaining economically viable rewards models, particularly with recent declines in the web3 gaming market. The company has not disclosed plans for compensating users with unredeemed rewards.
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.
How to check the monitoring reports at Frigid Fortress in Fortnite Chapter 7, season 2
This guide explains how to complete the quest to check monitoring reports at Frigid Fortress in Fortnite Chapter 7, Season 2. Players need to locate a specific machine on the west end of the throne room and interact with it to access three different story reports, which contributes to unlocking a bonus style for the Ice King character.
How to stabilize the rift anomaly in Fortnite Chapter 7, season 2
This guide explains how to stabilize the rift anomaly event in Fortnite Chapter 7, Season 2. Players must locate a rift anomaly on the map and eliminate waves of drones to stabilize it. Successfully completing this event rewards players with exclusive, powerful weapons not found in the regular loot pool.
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.
Crimson Desert Is Doing Something Very Uncommon For RPGs
Crimson Desert, a single-player action-adventure RPG, is experiencing an uncommon trend of increasing player counts post-launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. This contrasts with most single-player RPGs which typically see a decline in concurrent players over time. Pearl Abyss is actively addressing player feedback with updates to refine the game.
How to get The Foundation’s Rift Rifle in Fortnite Chapter 7, season 2
This guide explains how to obtain The Foundation's Rift Rifle in Fortnite Chapter 7, season 2. Players must visit the New Sanctuary POI, hire The Foundation NPC for 750 gold bars, and then complete his challenge by eliminating three opponents to acquire the weapon.
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.
