STEAM DECKMay 30 · 45 views
Epic Games CEO Criticizes Valve Over Steam Deck Price Hike Amidst Luxury Spending
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney criticized Valve for raising Steam Deck prices by hundreds of dollars, citing economic disruptions, while drawing attention to Gabe Newell's $500 million luxury yacht, the Leviathan. The move sparked criticism towards both companies, highlighting the juxtaposition of price increases with luxury spending and Epic's recent layoffs. The controversy underscores the challenges faced by gaming hardware manufacturers amidst component shortages.
STEAM DECKMay 29 · 43 views
Tim Sweeney Criticizes Valve's Steam Deck Price Hike in Scathing Response
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has publicly criticized Valve's recent Steam Deck price increase, attributing it to "severe disruptions in the component parts supply chain for megayachts." The unexpected jab highlights industry tensions. The Steam Deck's new pricing affects upcoming orders.
INDUSTRY NEWSMar 27 · 95 views
Fortnite Devs Warn Of Long-Term Impact After Epic Layoffs
Over 1,000 Epic jobs were cut; remaining teams warn updates may slow "for the rest of the year and likely beyond."
NEWSMar 27 · 91 views
Valve Veteran Chet Faliszek Blasts Tim Sweeney Over Layoffs
Chet Faliszek torches Tim Sweeney after Epic’s 1,000 layoffs, saying “Gabe’s better at that than you” and warning morale will crater at Fortnite’s studio.
NEWSMar 27 · 98 views
Valve Veteran Rips Tim Sweeney Over Epic’s 1,000 Layoffs
Chet Faliszek blasts Epic’s cuts and says “Gabe’s better at that than you,” calling out Tim Sweeney over layoffs, culture, and Fortnite’s future.
NEWSMar 26 · 68 views
Tim Sweeney Roasted For 'Out of Touch' Layoff Post
Epic's CEO touted a 'stream of resumes' after cutting 1,000 jobs, triggering industry-wide backlash and calls for him to step aside.
NEWSMar 26 · 65 views
Analysts: Fortnite Slump Is Only Part of Epic's Bigger Crisis
Epic's layoffs signal deeper trouble than a dip in Fortnite. Legal fights and big bets now collide with a tougher market.
NEWSMar 26 · 74 views
Epic CEO Touts 'Once-in-a-Lifetime' Resumes After 1,000+ Layoffs
One day after cutting 1,000+ jobs, Epic's boss called the outgoing talent 'once-in-a-lifetime.' Studios may benefit, but Fortnite and UE now have gaps to fill.
NEWSMar 26 · 64 views
Epic Cuts Over 1,000 Jobs As Fortnite Engagement Slumps
More than 1,000 Epic jobs are being cut as Fortnite engagement dips. Sweeney says it's not about AI: "We're spending more than we're making."
NEWSMar 25 · 70 views
Epic Games Lays Off 1,000+ As Sweeney Cites Fortnite Slump
Epic cuts 1,000+ jobs amid a Fortnite slump. Sweeney says spending still exceeds revenue and teases a 'next generation of Epic' later this year.
