Fortnite' maker Epic Games lays off 16% of staff - Los Angeles Times
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Epic Games, the video game developer behind the popular online game “Fortnite,” is laying off 830 employees, the company announced Thursday. The company is also divesting Bandcamp.
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Fortnite' maker Epic Games lays off 16% of staff - Los Angeles Times
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Fortnite' maker Epic Games lays off 16% of staff - Los Angeles Times
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