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Fortnite Returns to iPhone Globally After 5-Year Ban
SolutionsMay 19

Fortnite Returns to iPhone Globally After 5-Year Ban

The popular battle royale game Fortnite is coming back to iPhones worldwide, ending a nearly five-year absence that started with a legal showdown between Epic Games and Apple. Millions of mobile gamers can now rejoin the action, though Australia remains the lone exception.

Engadget2 min read
Fortnite's Save the World Goes Free on April 16
VideosMar 12

Fortnite's Save the World Goes Free on April 16

The original Fortnite game mode that started it all is becoming free for everyone next month. Save the World, the co-op survival game that launched before Battle Royale took over the world, opens to all players on April 16.

Engadget2 min read
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InnovationJan 30

Walmart México Hires Coders Through Fortnite Game

Walmart México is recruiting software developers through custom coding challenges inside the popular video game Fortnite. It's the first time a Latin American company has turned the gaming platform into a virtual hiring hall.

Mexico News Daily2 min read
Epic Games CEO Restores Insurance for Dying Employee
Acts of KindnessMar 31

Epic Games CEO Restores Insurance for Dying Employee

After a viral post from a wife facing the unthinkable, a billion-dollar gaming company reversed course and made things right. One family's courage sparked a swift response that shows the power of speaking up.

Google News - Technology2 min read
Australia Orders Gaming Giants to Prove They Protect Kids
SolutionsApr 22

Australia Orders Gaming Giants to Prove They Protect Kids

Australia just told Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite, and Steam to show exactly how they're keeping children safe from predators online. The legally enforceable order comes as the country leads the world in protecting young people in digital spaces.

DW News2 min read
College Student Breaks Ironman World Record at 21
SportsMar 12

College Student Breaks Ironman World Record at 21

Northwestern student Taeyoung Lee went from running his first mile to becoming the world's youngest person to complete Ironman races on six continents. He did it all in just two years, squeezing world record attempts between classes and Fortnite sessions.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Australia Demands Gaming Platforms Protect Kids Online
SolutionsApr 22

Australia Demands Gaming Platforms Protect Kids Online

Australia just issued legally enforceable notices requiring Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite, and Steam to detail exactly how they're keeping children safe from predators and harmful content. The move signals a major global shift toward holding gaming platforms accountable for child safety.

Daily Maverick2 min read
Video Game Tool Unreal Engine Now Powers Films and Architecture
InnovationMar 2

Video Game Tool Unreal Engine Now Powers Films and Architecture

The software behind Fortnite is transforming how creators work across industries, offering free access that's democratizing 3D design. More than one million people now use Unreal Engine monthly to build everything from blockbuster games to Star Wars shows.

The Hindu3 min read
Therapy Video Games Cut ADHD, Depression in Teens
Health & WellnessMar 24

Therapy Video Games Cut ADHD, Depression in Teens

Clinically designed video games are showing real results for young people struggling with ADHD and depression, offering families a new path when traditional therapy wait times stretch for months. Johns Hopkins researchers found these specially designed games delivered modest but meaningful improvements that both kids and parents could see.

Good Good Good2 min read
Video Game Teaches Teens Birth Control in Doctor's Office
InnovationApr 27

Video Game Teaches Teens Birth Control in Doctor's Office

Game designers created What's My Method?, a digital game that helps young people choose birth control by guiding characters through realistic scenarios. Early research shows games like these make patients 40% more likely to make informed health decisions.

Good Good Good2 min read
Europe's Youth Activists Fight Social Media Bans With Solutions
Global NewsMay 11

Europe's Youth Activists Fight Social Media Bans With Solutions

Young people across Europe are pushing back against blanket social media bans for under-16s, offering lawmakers smarter solutions instead. They're calling for stronger platform regulation, better enforcement of existing laws, and real digital literacy education in schools.

Euronews3 min read
Google Cuts App Store Fees Up to 50% for Developers
Solutions4d ago

Google Cuts App Store Fees Up to 50% for Developers

After settling its legal battle with Epic Games, Google is slashing Play Store fees and giving developers new payment options starting June 30. Small developers will see the biggest wins, with fees dropping to just 10% on their first million dollars in earnings.

Ars Technica3 min read
FAA Targets Gamers to Fill Air Traffic Controller Jobs
SolutionsApr 10

FAA Targets Gamers to Fill Air Traffic Controller Jobs

The Federal Aviation Administration just launched a recruiting campaign aimed at gamers to solve a critical shortage of air traffic controllers. With an average salary of $155,000 after three years, the agency believes gaming skills translate perfectly to managing real-world air traffic.

The Verge3 min read