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  "publishedAt": "2026-03-24T17:22:34.000Z",
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    "Epic Games",
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  "textContent": "Epic is laying off over 1000 employees after a slowdown in Fortnite engagement. The company admits it has struggled to deliver the same magic that once made the game unstoppable, raising questions about what comes next.",
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