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gaming2 years ago

Fortnite's 'Share The Wealth' Emote Returns Amidst Mass Layoffs

On the same day that Epic Games announced the layoff of nearly 900 employees, the popular video game Fortnite brought back its "Share The Wealth" emote for sale in the in-game shop. The timing of this microtransaction was criticized, with many pointing out the insensitivity of selling the emote after such a significant round of layoffs. The emote was quickly removed from the store, and Epic Games stated that it was a pre-scheduled release. The layoffs have sparked discussions about how companies handle cost-cutting and who bears the brunt of the consequences when economic ventures fail.

gaming2 years ago

"Futurama meets Fortnite in Epic Games' latest crossover event"

The popular animated show Futurama has collaborated with Fortnite, allowing players to use characters Fry, Leela, and Bender, as well as the Planet Express ship as a glider. A Dr. Zoidberg emote is available, but there is no emote related to the show's famous meme. The update also introduces Bender's Shiny Metal Raygun and the Mammoth Pistol as new weapons. This collaboration coincides with the return of Futurama with a new season on Hulu.

gaming2 years ago

"Mastering Diablo 4: Tips and Tricks for Gear Repair, XP Farming, and Item Hunting"

The Secret of the Spring is a side quest in Diablo 4 that requires solving a riddle. The quest can be found north of the Cathedral of Light in Fractured Peaks. The solution to the riddle is to use the "Wait" emote in front of the hot spring. Players may need to customize their emote wheel to access the "Wait" emote. Completing the quest rewards players with XP and Renown for Fractured Peaks.

gaming2 years ago

Twitch Bans Streamer's Cute Emote, Sparks Platform Transition Speculation.

Twitch has removed a popular emote, "chicaL," from Fortnite streamer and TikToker Chica's channel for "inciting abuse." While some speculated that the emote was removed for representing the letter "L," Twitch's guidelines prohibit emotes with single letters and graphics. The reason for the removal remains unclear, but some streamers suggest that Twitch may be removing emotes with single letters to prevent users from writing offensive messages.