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Fortnite maker Epic Games sued for "deceptive practices employed on a massive scale"


Parents have filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against Fortnite maker Epic Games for allegedly creating "the illusi…

Parents have filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against Fortnite maker Epic Games for allegedly creating "the illusion of scarcity" and "FOMO" with its store items. As reported by Polygon, two parents have filed a claim with a San Francisco court on behalf of their children, citing "deceptive practices employed on a massive scale in one of the world’s most popular video games [Fortnite]". "When a player creates an Epic account and indicates they are under 13, they are unable to make real money purchases until a parent provides consent.

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