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Top news of the week: 04.10.2023.

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@Stanford VR shared
On Sep 30, 2023
Fake tweet - https://www.tweaktown.com/news/93521/analysis-how-epic-games-grandiose-ambitions-led-to-mass-layoffs/index.html
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Analysis: How Epic Games' grandiose ambitions led to mass layoffs

Analysis: How Epic Games' grandiose ambitions led to mass layoffs

Despite multiple companies investing billions into Epic Games, years of overspending and chasing ambitious models have led to mass layoffs at the company.

@Matthew Ball shared
On Sep 29, 2023
Fake tweet - https://www.gamespot.com/articles/epic-games-cuts-almost-900-jobs-in-video-game-industrys-latest-mass-layoff/1100-6518049/
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@Stanford VR shared
On Sep 30, 2023
Fake tweet - https://www.forbes.com/sites/charliefink/2023/09/29/this-week-in-xr-meta-quest-3-ai-chatbots-new-raybans-amazon-invests-billions-in-anthropic-ai/
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@Stanford VR shared
On Sep 28, 2023
Fake tweet - https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/minecraft-bans-bitcoin-play-earn-iphone-15-crypto-gaming-formulae-preview-web3-gamer/
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Minecraft bans Bitcoin P2E, iPhone 15 & crypto gaming, Formula E: Web3 Gamer

Minecraft bans Bitcoin P2E, iPhone 15 & crypto gaming, Formula E: Web3 Gamer

iPhone 15 Pro for Web3 gaming, Microsoft interrupts Bitcoin on Minecraft, Formula re-enters Web3, Ultra Arena interview and more.

@Matthew Ball shared
On Sep 29, 2023
Fake tweet - https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/epic-games-lays-off-nearly-900-staff
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Epic Games lays off 900, partially due to Fortnite's "creator-driven" shift

Epic Games lays off 900, partially due to Fortnite's "creator-driven" shift

The game industry's wave of layoffs continues with Epic Games, which is reducing 900 staffers from its overall workforce.

@Avery shared
On Sep 30, 2023
Fake tweet - https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2023/09/29/game-on-the-top-10-video-game-trends-in-2024/
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Game On! The Top 10 Video Game Trends In 2024

Game On! The Top 10 Video Game Trends In 2024

Uncover the future of the $350 billion video game industry in 2024, exploring the rise of generative AI, the evolving landscape of on-demand gaming and a resurgence of AR

@Matthew Ball shared
On Sep 29, 2023
Fake tweet - https://www.brooklynvegan.com/songtradr-acquiring-bandcamp-from-epic-games/
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Songtradr acquiring Bandcamp from Epic Games

Songtradr acquiring Bandcamp from Epic Games

"Bandcamp will join a team of music industry veterans and artists who have deep expertise in music licensing, composition, rights management, and distribution," Songtradr CEO Paul Wiltshire ...

@Stanford VR shared
On Sep 29, 2023
Fake tweet - https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianbushard/2023/09/28/2023-layoff-tracker-epic-games-cutting-900-employees-report-says/
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2023 Layoff Tracker: Epic Games Cutting 900 Employees

2023 Layoff Tracker: Epic Games Cutting 900 Employees

Layoffs continue apace after more than 136,000 employees were cut by major U.S. companies in the first quarter of 2023.