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Epic Games is expanding its options for chatting with friends while playing its titles. A new feature called Epic Parties allowers players to enter voice chats across platforms and games. Fortnite, the Epic Games Store and the Epic Games app all support Epic Parties, and there’s also an option to transfer a voice chat between…

It’s pretty obvious to anyone that’s been paying attention that the games industry is in a pretty rough place at the moment. No matter where you look, there are mass layoffs: Sony, Microsoft, EA, Ubisoft, Take-Two, Epic Games… the list goes on. The reasons are myriad, but generally companies place the reason for ‘restructuring’ at…

“I’m sorry we’re here again,” Epic Games’ founder Tim Sweeney wrote to employees in March 2026, announcing more than 1,000 layoffs. “The downturn in Fortnite engagement that started in 2025 means we’re spending significantly more than we’re making, and we have to make major cuts to keep the company funded.”

Tom Hardy and Guy Ritchie’s acclaimed crime series MobLand is set to return to streaming with its second season. The Paramount+ drama will continue the story of the Harrigan crime family following the violent events of the first season. With new threats, the upcoming season will bring back several of the series’ main characters for…

Microsoft has quietly flipped a switch that changes what “the Xbox app” means. As of the week of August 17, 2026, the Xbox app on Windows PCs is no longer just a storefront for Microsoft’s own games and Game Pass library. It now surfaces titles a player owns on Steam, Epic Games Store, and other…

A growing political battle over the expansion of data centers is putting the future of America’s AI infrastructure under scrutiny. Pennsylvania has become the latest state to take a hard line against data center development — drawing sharp criticism from one billionaire.

Whether you’re fighting evil by moonlight, leveling up solo-style, or piloting a gigantic robot, there’s an anime TTRPG for you.

There is no doubt about it, monster movies are awesome and there’s a good reason for their appeal. Not only are they generally a genre of their own, but they frequently incorporate elements of other genres as well, typically sci-fi or horror in an effort to tell a story with major themes about humanity and…

TL;DR: Epic Games is building a native Linux version of the reworked Epic Games Launcher, confirmed in an AMA. The new launcher abandons Unreal Engine for a Tauri WebView framework, promising faster loads, improved UI, written reviews, and broader cross-platform support, though details on game compatibility and any compatibility layer remain unclear. Voice: DefaultSpeed 0:00…

Hundreds of people are expected to dress up and flock to EPIC this weekend for Oz Comic-Con, including the K-Pop Demon Hunters. Photo: Evan Watson.