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Time of India
40 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Epic Games humiliates Fortnite cheaters with lifetime ban and public apology
Image via: Epic Games In a rare intersection of justice and public humiliation, Epic Games has furthered its enforcement battles against Fortnite cheaters by suing two for damages and compelling them to publicly confess their wrongdoing on YouTube. One was a hacker conducting DDoS attacks on streamers, and the other a cheat seller and user. Both have now been permanently banned from playing the game and warned of legal repercussions should they continue their nefarious acts. Public Apology as Punishment Legal action was yet another weapon in the arsenal wielded by Epic Games against cheating in Fortnite; it was revealed on X on July 14. The official statement read thus: 'We took legal action against two people who cheated and broke our rules: one sold and used cheats, and the other carried out cyber attacks on content creators who were livestreaming gameplay (aka: DDoS attacks). Both have been ordered to stop these activities and are banned from playing Fortnite.' Apart from the uncommon severity of punishment, this case is peculiar because of the added requirement of public apology; the two had to upload apology videos on YouTube, admitting their guilt and acknowledging that they had caused harm to the Fortnite community. Who Are the Offenders? One of the banned players, Zebsi, perpetrated several DDoS attacks against some of the livestreamers. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo The DDoS attacks overloaded the targets' internet bandwidth capacity, thereby preventing the live broadcast of gameplay. It was Zebsi's disruptive acts, despite a modest number of 2,000 followers, that brought him under serious legal scrutiny. An apology video followed soon after in which Zebsi showed remorse; however, due to the very brief written apology and a seemingly indifferent tone, most viewers were left disappointed. Another banned player, Mirrored, admitted to cheating in competitive matches as well as distributing those cheats to others. With only 200 followers on his YouTube channel, Mirrored posted a typed apology, accepting his lifetime ban and warning others not to distribute cheats. "I would like to apologize to the Fortnite community. I understand the consequences of my actions and will not be involved in cheating again." Apology to Epic Games and the Fortnite community Setting Precedent This is certainly not Epic's first strike against cheaters, but one of its most public. The company might have even settled the lawsuit that concerns tournament cheaters, and even donated money from winnings worth $20,000 to charity. By adding courtroom consequences with public apology, Epic sends a clear message: cheating isn't just unfair, it's unacceptable. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Newsweek
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Fortnite's Speedy New Game Mode is Giving Players a Free Item if You Log in Now
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Fortnite has introduced a new incentive to its limited game mode is of great interest to time-starved gamers and those on the go. Fortnite's v36.20 update was released yesterday after some extended downtime, and brought with it a host of new changes and additions, skins, and more. To coincide with the new update, though, Epic Games has expanded on its Blitz Royale game mode, which is designed to be knocked out in just a few minutes. Key artwork for the Boon Bonanza week update to Fortnite Blitz Royale. Key artwork for the Boon Bonanza week update to Fortnite Blitz Royale. Epic Games Blitz Royale has players dropping into a significantly smaller map with just 32 players total — down from the 100 players in a typical Fortnite Battle Royale match. Every player is equipped with a Medallion, which offers a buff to players but also broadcasts their rough location on the minimap, letting players find each other much more quickly. While a typical Fortnite Battle Royale match lasts around 15-20 minutes – or longer for particularly skilled players – while Blitz Royale is designed to wrap up in as little as five minutes. It's a great idea, letting players knock out a few quick matches on their lunch break, and it gets updated every week with changes and updates to keep the mode feeling fresh before it disappears. To celebrate the success of the game mode, players who log in to Fortnite right now will get a free celebratory cosmetic item, a Blitz Pickaxe item, which will appear in their inventory upon logging in. The free item is available between now and July 29, and is available for all players on every platform. Check out what's coming every week in Blitz Royale, next up: Boon Bonanza! Plus, log in July 15 - 29 and you'll be granted the Blitz Axe to complete your golden drip 😎 — Fortnite (@Fortnite) July 14, 2025 Further updates to Blitz Royale in the next few weeks are also planned, with an "Envision the Void" update coming next week, a "Mega City Reborn" update coming the week after, and "Blitz Boss Rises" coming the week after that, on August 5. It's not known exactly what these updates will include, but it's bound to be exciting for fans of the speedy game mode.
News.com.au
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Marvel's new Fantastic Four film and video game Fortnite's collaboration goes horribly wrong in X-rated blunder
The internet loves a good marketing blunder, and the latest collaboration with Marvel's newest movie and popular video game Fortnite have delivered one of the worst errors. Ahead of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, the main ensemble has been hyped to receive their own character skins in the wildly popular video game, allowing gamers to play as their favourite characters. Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch and the Thing are all set to be introduced into the gameplay, however it hasn't taken long at all for some fans to brutally expose a crude editorial loophole ahead of the promo. 'Fantastic Four skins are coming to Fortnite,' gaming website said in its announcement of the news. A post that has been seen by 17.3 million people. Cue the hysteria. 'Do not google fantastic four skins,' one user replied, 'There has got to be a better way to say that,' another said. 'Marketing didn't think that through,' another added. One simply said: 'Fantastic… what?' The genitalia reference is in jest as skins are the gaming term for the outfit or look that changes the appearance of a character's player in the popular game, providing different animations and abilities. Various other Marvel characters have appeared in Fortnite over the years but this is the first time the FF family will be integrated after the company finally bought back the movie rights from Sony. And while neither Marvel nor Fortnite have promoted their collaboration with that exact phrasing taking the internet by storm, the situation has certainly lended itself to online trolls. Stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach are currently in Australia for the premiere of the new movie, Marvel Studio's first delve into the characters despite three other films previously from rival studios. Pascal leads the pack as Reed Richards with Kirby his on screen wife Sue Storm as Quinn and Moss-Bachrach round out the foursome (no, not like that) as Johnny Storm and Ben Grimm. The film's stars were also recently in the UK for the London premiere and Berlin. The Fantastic Four: First Steps is expected to be a return to form for Marvel who have struggled since the end of the main superhero saga in 2019 with Avenger's Endgame. Fortnite also recently integrate the films competition, David Corenswet's Superman released on July 10, into their game in collaboration with DC and Warner Bros. There is no official release date for the new character skins but they are rumoured to release in the coming days simultaneous with the film.
Time of India
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How can PlayStation Plus members get the free Emerald Gamer Pack in Fortnite?
Image via Epic Games. Fortnite fans are on a roll with Chapter 6 Season 3 called ''Super.'' On the occasion of the game's theme, Fortnite has already collaborated with Superman, which has released several themed contents, like mythic items, a new hero rank system, and many more. This season has brought many opportunities for the fans to obtain some free goodies, like the Retropack Back Bling, Nightblade Pickaxe, Ser Buet Back Bling, and many more. Now, there is another way fans can get an absolutely free cosmetic bundle, but only for the PlayStation Plus subscribers. How to get the free Emerald Gamer Pack in Fortnite (only for PlayStation Plus members) Fortnite has already released free cosmetics like GHOST Monks, Blitz Knight, First Order Stormtrooper, and many more in recent times. Now, in comes the Emerald Gamer cosmetic bundle. This pack can be redeemed for free by the Fortnite players in the game, but only those who are PlayStation Plus members. This bundle includes a Sage Outfit along with its LEGO variant, Silver Mind Back Bling, and Sage's Sap-Axe Pickaxe. Now the question is, how to redeem these rewards? In order to get the Emerald Gamer bundle for free, players need to head on to the PlayStation Store first, and find Fortnite from there. After that, they need to find the Add-Ons section by scrolling down and look for the 'Emerald Gamer' Pack. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Players can also find this option by directly accessing this link . After entering this section, this pack will be available to buy for the PS Plus members for free. At last, players need to install the pack and launch it in the game to enjoy the Emerald Gamer bundle. As of writing this article, this pack is still there in the PlayStation Store and will be available until September 24, 2025 at 1:30 AM EDT. And those who have already redeemed this pack, should check out another free bundle in the form of Fortnite's free Disney promotional cosmetics, because those will be leaving the shop on August 31, 2025, and will be available until then irrespective of PS Plus subscription. Read More: Fortnite x MCU collaboration all leaks explored Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Express Tribune
a day ago
- Express Tribune
Epic Games makes Fortnite cheaters post public apologies
Epic Games has taken legal action against two Fortnite players for cheating and carrying out DDoS attacks, requiring them to post public apologies and banning them from playing the game. The move was announced by Epic Games on July 14 in a post on X. We took legal action against two people who cheated and broke our rules: One sold and used cheats and the other carried out cyber attacks on content creators who were livestreaming gameplay (aka: DDoS attacks). Both have been ordered to stop these activities and are banned from… — Epic Games Newsroom (@EpicNewsroom) July 14, 2025 According to the post, one of the users sold and used cheats, while the other carried out DDoS attacks on content creators who were livestreaming Fortnite. Epic Games stated, 'Both have been ordered to stop these activities and are banned from playing Fortnite.' As part of the legal outcome, the players were required to post apologies on their social media accounts. One of the individuals, named Zebsi, admitted to carrying out DDoS attacks and said, 'I regret my actions and will not be involved in any more DDoS attacks.' The apology referenced the 'harm and damage' caused to streamers, other players, and Epic Games. The other individual, known as Mirrored, admitted to cheating in tournaments and distributing cheat software. In his apology, Mirrored stated, 'I'll face legal action if I sell or distribute cheats again.' His post gained over 1.5 million views on X and drew reactions from users and groups, including the Anti-cheat Police Department. This follows previous legal action by Epic Games in June, where a cheater was ordered to pay $175,000 in damages. Epic Games continues to enforce strict measures against cheating and cyber attacks within Fortnite.
