Free Market Times

Epic Games is reportedly working on a Disney-themed extraction shooter as part of a strategic move to regain momentum following a significant workforce reduction. The game, one of three Disney projects in progress, aims to leverage popular Disney characters in a multiplayer shooter setting. This development comes after Epic’s $1.5 billion investment from Disney in 2024, signaling a shift towards building a new games and entertainment universe with Disney experiences.

As EU countries push for child social media bans, Estonia’s education minister argues that banning social media won’t solve problems and puts the responsibility on governments and corporations instead. By challenging the status quo, Estonia aims to protect children’s digital rights and promote a more effective approach to addressing the harms of social media.