Epic Games warns Fortnite players about bot-controlled V-bucks scams

In short, as put by Epic Games founder and CEO Tim Sweeney in a social media post, "It’s Discord bots going bad." Though, the full answer is a bit more detailed.
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Epic Games Refutes Claims They’ll “Add Gambling” To ‘Fortnite’ Via User-Created Loot Boxes, Calls Them “Paid Random Items” Instead

Epic Games have refuted claims they are going to “add gambling” to Fortnite via user-created loot boxes. The company insists creators will have to disclose the odds on “paid random items.” RELATED: ...
Polygon

Fortnite’s new rules block 'prize wheel' gambling, but loot boxes are OK

After a week of blowback, Epic Games has addressed a recent change that allowed Fortnite Creative builders to offer in-game purchases on their islands. Almost immediately after the feature went live, ...
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Fortnite now allows in-game purchases in user-generated Creative maps, including for randomized items, with Steal the Brainrot charging at least $37 for a loot box bundle

Action RPGs No Rest for the Wicked lead says if you ever find microtransactions in the Ori studio's games, "kick me in the balls" Third Person Shooters Arc Raiders devs rush to fix duplication exploit ...
IGN

"Your responsibility to comply with laws."

Fortnite developer Epic Games has detailed how it will soon allow third-party sellers to offer "paid random items" within the game's creator-made modes — something that opens the door to loot boxes, ...
Forbes

‘Fortnite’ Players Angry At Steal The Brainrot’s $20 Loot Boxes, Gambling Wheel

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. News and opinion about video games, television, movies and the internet. Fortnite put third-party microtransactions live this past ...