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Epic CEO Says EU Banning Kids From Playing Fortnite Is 'Terrible For The Next Generation Of Humanity'

Tim Sweeney said the plan would block children under 15 from games, social media and chatbots, while allowing parents to manage limited accounts.

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Tim Sweeney isn't a fan of a proposed European Union ban that would aim to keep kids 14 and under from playing games online

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'The future of humanity' depends on kids playing Fortnite claims Epic Games boss

Tim Sweeney of Epic Games has claimed Fortnite is essential for kids growing up, as he opposes a proposed EU ban on young children playing online games.

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Epic CEO Says EU Banning Kids From Playing Fortnite Is 'Terrible For The Next Generation Of Humanity'

Tim Sweeney isn't a fan of a proposed European Union ban that would aim to keep kids 14 and under from playing games online

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Epic's CEO Sets Out the EU Ban on Children Playing Terrible Fortnite for the Next Generation

Epic's CEO criticizes the EU proposal that limits children's access to social and video games; the text is still under discussion.Tim Sweeney, the CEO and founder of Epic Games, criticized the European Union's proposal that aims to limit children's access to social networks, online video games, video platforms and chatbots based on the EIA.

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The European Commission Wants an Age Limit for Online Gaming and Social Media.

The Epic Games boss describes the measure as "terrible."

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Kotaku broke the news in New York, United States on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
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