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  "publishedAt": "2026-03-24T15:13:37.000Z",
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    "Epic Games",
    "Xbox Series X/S",
    "Single Player",
    "RPG",
    "Action Adventure",
    "iOS",
    "Simulation",
    "Shooter",
    "Layoffs",
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  "textContent": "Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite and the Unreal Engine, have announced plans to lay off more than 1000 staff. In a company-wide letter, CEO Tim Sweeney blamed both \"industry-wide challenges\" and \"challenges unique to Epic\", including a downturn in Fortnite's popularity.\n\nIn addition to the layoffs, the company have made more than $500m in cuts by reducing contracting, marketing, and closing open roles. Sweenet says this puts the company \"in a more stable place.\"\n\nSweeney, a strong advocate of AI, says the layoffs \"aren't related to AI\".\n\nRead more",
  "title": "\"I'm sorry we're here again,\" says Epic Games CEO as Fortnite maker lays off over 1000 employees"
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