Epic Games is making the payments, which average about $114, after settling accusations from the federal government that the studio tricked people into buying in-game items. Computer and Video Games, Fortnite (Video Game), Epic Games, Federal Trade Commission, Compensation for Damages (Law), Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Epic Games is making the payments, which average about $114, after settling accusations from the federal government that the studio tricked people into buying in-game items. NYT > Business