Millions use the Epic Games Store, but almost nobody buys games there - Windows Central
Google News • 1/18/2026 – 1/19/2026
Summary
Millions use the Epic Games Store, but almost nobody buys games there, according to Windows Central.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
87d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
2070
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^2070/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^2070/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 87 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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