Fortnite creator Epic Games sends customers $72 million refund. Here's why.

Epic Games inks partnership to bring its Store to Telefonica devices

Epic Games and Telefonica are partnering to bring the Epic Games Store to the mobile provider's new devices.

VentureBeat - 7h

Why Melinda French Gates Is Committing $150 Million to Support Women in the Workplace

New research from French Gates’s firm Pivotal Ventures reveals the main challenge working women face today—and it might not be what you think.

Inc. - 18h

Fortnite players 'tricked' into unwanted purchases are starting to get refunds

U.S. consumers who were tricked into purchases they didn’t want from Fortnite maker Epic Games are now starting to receive refund checks, the Federal Trade Commission said this week

ABC News - 1d

Azealia Banks sends cease-and-desist to the 1975's Matty Healy, demanding $1 million and an apology

Rapper Azealia Banks fires back at Matty Healy with a cease-and-desist, accusing the 1975 frontman of cyberbullying and cyber harassment amid their social media feud.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

This Week's Epic Games Store Freebie Takes You To Middle-earth

The Epic Games Store continues to give away a free game each week, and this week is another nice find with a price that can't be beaten. Every Thursday at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET, Epic offers at least ...

GameSpot - 1h

Amazon Prime Members Can Get 72 Free Games Right Now

Amazon offers a pretty great bundle of PC games every month through its Prime Gaming hub --which is included as part of a Prime subscription --but this month you can grab a staggering number of ...

GameSpot - 20h

Why Metaphor: ReFantazio Is GameSpot's Game Of The Year 2024

Here's why Atlus's fantasy RPG is our choice for game of the year.

GameSpot - 23h

Tom Brady watches, game-worn jerseys sell for $9 million at auction

The "GOAT Collection" consisted of watches, jerseys and other sports treasures.

CNBC - 23h

Tom Brady's watches and game-worn jerseys sell for $9 million at auction

Sotheby’s has scored big off of Tom Brady.

NBC News - 1d

Inside the super-sub role, and why Durán is the ultimate game changer

What goes into the mental and tactical prep of coming off the bench to help your team win?

ESPN - 1d

FTC refunds Fortnite players $72 million, says Epic Games 'tricked' gamers into purchases

More than 600,000 players Fortnite will start to receive refunds after federal regulators said Epic Games “tricked” people into making unwanted purchases.

NBC News - 1d

From 'Fortnite' to 'Hogwarts Legacy': One university fuels Utah's $2 billion video game industry

Utah's video game industry has surged more than 230% in a decade and added an estimated $2.6 billion to the state's economy in 2024.

CNBC - 2d

Why I Still Send Holiday Cards — and You Should, Too

They serve a social function that’s surprisingly important.

The New York Times - 2d

Lego and Epic Games unveil Lego Fortnite Brick Life for December 12

Lego and Epic Games revealed today a new social RPG called Lego Fortnite Brick Life, debuting on December 12.

VentureBeat - 3d

Dray drops Steph's ‘night night' on epic game-sealing dunk vs. Wolves

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green dropped Steph Curry's "night-night" celebration after a game-sealing against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

"Squid Game" creator on the "darker" Season 2

The internationally acclaimed Netflix series – a dystopian parable about capitalism and greed – is now releasing Season 2. Hwang Dong-hyuk says the lethal competition, played with childish games, ...

CBS News - 4d

A Bettor Places a $3.1 Million Wager on Sunday’s Eagles-Panthers Game

The wager is the biggest N.F.L. bet this season and one of the largest ever reported at a legal U.S. sportsbook.

The New York Times - 4d

Here are the best gifts to help your loved ones build wealth, whether your budget is $100 — or $1 million

By giving financial gifts, especially to children, you’re “encouraging people to become more engaged in their personal well-being, financially,” a financial planner, told MarketWatch.

MarketWatch - 5d

Triumph of the orcs: why Britain needs more Games Workshops

Those who despair at the UK’s inability to spawn a Facebook should look to the country’s creative industries

Financial Times - 5d

Yes, Chipotle is raising menu prices again: Here's why

The cost of your burrito bowl is going up. Chipotle has raised menu prices for the first time in over a year.

The Hill - 6d

Millions hurt by credit repair firms to share $1.8 billion in refunds

Payments to victims of Lexington Law and CreditRepair.com are the largest yet by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

CBS News - 6d

PUBG Creator's Three-Game Plan Starts With A Survival Game With "Millions" Of Maps

While many consider Fortnite to be the pinnacle of the battle royale genre, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, developed by Brendan "PlayerUnknown" Greene, was the first to bring mainstream attention ...

GameSpot - 6d

Are you a former SmileDirectClub customer? You might be eligible for a refund

When SmileDirectClub shut down a year ago, scores of existing customers of the teeth-straightening company were left in limbo

ABC News - Dec. 5

This Week's Epic Games Store Freebie Is Impressive, Most Impressive

The Epic Games Store continues to give away a free game each week, and this week is another nice find with a price that can't be beaten. Every Thursday at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET, Epic offers at least ...

GameSpot - Dec. 5

Lumina invests $2M in Fortnite UGC studio Creator Corp

Creator Corp announced a $2M investment from Lumina, which it plans to use build out it portfolio of UEFN games.

VentureBeat - Dec. 4

Why the Founder of Substack Hates the Phrase ‘Content Creator’

What if the media you consume isn’t just how you spend your time—but who you become?

Inc. - Dec. 4

Inflation threatens Fed rate-cut expectations once again. Here’s why.

With investors looking toward Friday’s November nonfarm-payrolls report, market participants see the potential that it could be overshadowed by an entirely different set of data: next Wednesday’s ...

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

'Test bowling is different to county cricket - here's why'

Steven Finn explains why fast bowling in Test cricket is different to county level and why England are looking beyond the numbers when making selections.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Fewer shoppers turned out for Thanksgiving-weekend deals, retail group says. Here’s why.

The five-day period between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday saw fewer shoppers than a year ago, a major retail-industry group said Tuesday, due in part to the later timing of the holiday this year ...

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

Ding Liren escapes after blunder in wild 72-move draw with Gukesh D in Game 7

Ding and Gukesh play to Game 7 draw in 5hr 22min Best-of-14-games match remains level at 3½-3½ Ding Liren v Gukesh D: all your questions, answered Play through 22 famous world championship ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Trump Will Have Enormous Power Over Climate Action. Here’s Why.

Presidents have extraordinary control over climate policy, in part, because it’s been decades since Congress has passed a comprehensive environmental bill.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Dollar stores are struggling to win over bargain hunters — here’s why

Slowing sales and company-specific struggles have put pressure on Dollar General and Dollar Tree, which will report quarterly earnings this week.

CNBC - Dec. 3

Talks on a new NHL CBA are set to start early next year. Here's why there is optimism

Talks on a new collective bargaining agreement between the NHL and NHL Players' Association are set to begin in early 2025

ABC News - Dec. 3

Dollar stores are struggling to win over bargain hunters — here's why

As shoppers look for value, dollar stores might seem to be logical destinations.

NBC News - Dec. 3

U.S. Sending $725 Million in Arms to Ukraine, Including More Land Mines

The package, the largest since April, comes amid deep concerns in Ukraine that the Trump administration may cut off aid. The president-elect has vowed to end the war quickly, but has not said how.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Here's Why Your Fortnite XP Gains Are Slower In Chapter 6

The recently announced changes to Fortnite Crew have been accompanied by some unpopular changes to XP gains in Chapter 6 Season 1, with progress slowing compared with past seasons--a jarring ...

GameSpot - Dec. 2

Signing Day arrives early in 2024 as a juggling act of epic proportions: Why it is different this year

Before the transfer portal opens, an earlier-than-ever Signing Day begins

CBS Sports - Dec. 2

Gold hit record highs this year as real yields climbed. Here’s why the rally is so unusual.

A gold rush by central banks could help lift prices as high as $2,900 by the end of 2025, Wells Fargo Investment Institute said.

MarketWatch - Dec. 2

Fortnite creator Epic Games sends customers $72 million refund. Here's why.

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