Apple users may play Fortnite via Nvidia cloud gaming service
4 years, 1 month ago

Apple users may play Fortnite via Nvidia cloud gaming service

India TV News  

Fortnite lovers who use Apple devices may soon play the popular game once again courtesy the Nvidia GeForce cloud gaming service that runs in the web browser Safari, the BBC reported. Epic Games, developer of popular game Fortnite which is locked in a battle with Apple, last month filed another case against the company, stressing that the iPhone maker has "has no rights to the fruits of Epic's labour". The latest Epic move against Apple after a US judge ruled in October that Apple can keep blocking the popular game Fortnite permanently but restrained the Cupertino-based iPhone maker from retaliating against the open and real-time 3D creation platform Unreal Engine owned by Epic Games which is also the developer of Fortnite. In August, Epic Games introduced a new direct-payment system in its Fortnite game to bypass Apple's 30 per cent App Store fee.

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Fortnite returns on iPhones in EU, globally on Android
4 months, 1 week ago

Fortnite returns on iPhones in EU, globally on Android

Hindustan Times  

By Supantha Mukherjee HT Image STOCKHOLM, - Multiplayer shooter game Fortnite is available again on iPhones in the European Union and worldwide on Google's Android devices after a gap of four years, following legal measures by the EU, developer Epic Games said on Friday. The EU's Digital Markets Act law is allowing Epic to launch its game store in the …

Fortnite Maker Epic Games Challenges Apple’s Dominance With New iOS App Store
4 months, 1 week ago

Fortnite Maker Epic Games Challenges Apple’s Dominance With New iOS App Store

Wired  

Epic Games today officially launched a rival app store for iOS in the European Union, marking the first time Apple’s own App Store has had to face a serious rival. The Epic Games Store will initially offer Epic’s games, including Fortnite, for users to download onto their iPhones, with plans to start onboarding third-party developers’ games beginning in December. The …

‘Fortnite’ publisher debuts mobile storefront after years in court
4 months, 1 week ago

‘Fortnite’ publisher debuts mobile storefront after years in court

LA Times  

Gaming fans play “Fortnite. Publisher Epic Games is launching a new mobile storefront Friday after four years of legal wrangling with Apple Inc. and Alphabet Inc.’s Google over their app store practices. Epic Games Inc. is launching a new mobile storefront Friday after four years of legal wrangling with Apple Inc. and Alphabet Inc.’s Google over their app store practices. …

Epic Games aims to ‘fight’ Apple over ‘absurd’ app approval decision
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Epic Games aims to ‘fight’ Apple over ‘absurd’ app approval decision

Hindustan Times  

Epic Games, the creator of the popular game Fortnite, has declared its intention to continue its battle against Apple regarding changes the tech giant reportedly wants to make to Epic’s app store. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo This ongoing conflict stems from Apple’s initial rejection of Epic’s marketplace app, which was later reversed after public criticism from Epic Games’ chief executive, Tim …

Apple Finally Gives Green Signal To The Launch Of Epic Games Store On iOS Devices In EU Region
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple Finally Gives Green Signal To The Launch Of Epic Games Store On iOS Devices In EU Region

ABP News  

Apple was recently holding back the approval for Epic Games marketplace on iOS devices in the EU region. Prior to receiving this green light, Epic Games said that Apple had rejected the documentation twice which the video game publisher provided by giving the reason that some of the buttons and labels resembled those of its App Store. Epic Games V. …

Epic Games Proposes Google App Store Reforms After Antitrust Win
8 months, 1 week ago

Epic Games Proposes Google App Store Reforms After Antitrust Win

News 18  

-“Fortnite” video game maker Epic Games has urged a federal judge in California to force Google to open up its Play Store to greater competition after a jury found the U.S. tech giant had abused its power as a gatekeeper for apps on the Android mobile platform. Epic made its proposal in a court filing on Thursday to U.S. District …

Apple Is Ready To Bring Classic Retro Games For iPhone Users: What It Means
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple Is Ready To Bring Classic Retro Games For iPhone Users: What It Means

News 18  

In an effort to allow developers to introduce emulators for retro console games across the globe, tech giant Apple has recently made significant updates to its App Store rules. While Android users already enjoy access to a plethora of emulators to play classic games on their devices, the iPhone maker’s updated policy is expected to expand the range of gaming …

Apple reverses course and clears way for Epic Games to set up rival iPhone app store in Europe
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple reverses course and clears way for Epic Games to set up rival iPhone app store in Europe

The Independent  

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European regulators want to question Apple after it blocks Epic Games app store
9 months, 2 weeks ago

European regulators want to question Apple after it blocks Epic Games app store

Associated Press  

LONDON — European Union regulators said they want to question Apple over accusations that it blocked video game company Epic Games from setting up its own app store, in a possible violation of digital rules that took effect in the 27-nation bloc Thursday. Epic asserted Wednesday that Apple thwarted its attempt to set up its own iOS app marketplace to …

Apple blocks Epic Games from launch new app store for iPhones in EU, escalates feud
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple blocks Epic Games from launch new app store for iPhones in EU, escalates feud

Firstpost  

Apple’s denial of Epic’s application could prompt scrutiny of its compliance with the DMA. This development follows Apple’s recent adjustments to its app distribution policies in response to feedback, aiming to align with the DMA’s requirements Apple’s denial of Epic's application could prompt scrutiny of its compliance with the DMA. This development follows Apple’s recent adjustments to its app distribution …

Apple terminates Fortnite maker Epic Games' developer account
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple terminates Fortnite maker Epic Games' developer account

Hindustan Times  

On Wednesday, Fortnite maker Epic Games’ CEO Tim Sweeney announced that Apple has rejected their application for a developer account necessary to launch their app store in Europe. Sweeney expressed his disapproval of Apple’s actions, stating, “The manner in which Apple is going about killing Epic here as a competitor to the App Store is super egregious. The friction between …

Supreme Court rebuffs Apple’s appeal on app payments, threatening billions in revenue
11 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court rebuffs Apple’s appeal on app payments, threatening billions in revenue

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed a court order to take effect that could loosen Apple’s grip on its lucrative iPhone app store, threatening to siphon billions of dollars away from one of the world’s most profitable companies., The justices rejected Apple’s appeal of lower-court rulings that found some of Apple’s app store rules for apps purchased on …

US Supreme Court rejects Fortnite-maker Epic Games' bid to open iPhone to alternative app stores
11 months, 1 week ago

US Supreme Court rejects Fortnite-maker Epic Games' bid to open iPhone to alternative app stores

New Indian Express  

WSHINGTON: The CEO of Fortnite-maker Epic Games said Tuesday the company's court battle to open up Apple's iPhone to alternative app stores was lost after the US Supreme Court declined to hear the case. Epic in 2020 launched a case aiming to break Apple's grip on the App Store, accusing the iPhone maker of operating a monopoly in its shop …

Apple notches another win in App Store battle with Epic Games
1 year, 8 months ago

Apple notches another win in App Store battle with Epic Games

LA Times  

Epic Games, the maker of “Fortnite,” sued Apple in 2020 after the game was expelled from the App Store because Epic had created a workaround to avoid paying a 30% fee on customers’ in-app purchases. Monday’s ruling by the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower-court judge’s 2021 decision largely rejecting claims by Epic, the maker of “Fortnite,” …

Fortnite On Android And iOS Has New Age Limit For Players: Here's Why
1 year, 10 months ago

Fortnite On Android And iOS Has New Age Limit For Players: Here's Why

News 18  

Epic Games has announced that starting January 30, Fortnite will no longer be available to players under the age of 18 on iOS and Google Play. “Beginning January 30, Fortnite players using the August 2020 13.40 app build previously available on iOS, Mac, and Google Play can no longer spend V-Bucks and must be over 18 to play,” Fortnite tweeted. …

Fortnite Maker Epic Games to Pay $520M Fine for Child Privacy, E-Commerce Violations
2 years ago

Fortnite Maker Epic Games to Pay $520M Fine for Child Privacy, E-Commerce Violations

News 18  

The maker of the popular Fortnite video game will pay $520 million in penalties and refunds to settle complaints revolving around children’s privacy and its payment methods that tricked players into making unintended purchases, U.S. federal regulators said Monday. The Federal Trade Commission reached the settlements to resolve two cases against Epic Games Inc., which has parlayed Fortnite’s success in …

Fortnite maker to pay $520M for privacy, e-commerce abuses
2 years ago

Fortnite maker to pay $520M for privacy, e-commerce abuses

Associated Press  

The maker of the popular Fortnite video game will pay $520 million in penalties and refunds to settle complaints revolving around children’s privacy and its payment methods that tricked players into making unintended purchases, U.S. federal regulators said Monday. The Federal Trade Commission reached the settlements to resolve two cases against Epic Games Inc., which has parlayed Fortnite’s success in …

Fortnite maker to pay $520M for privacy, e-commerce abuses
2 years ago

Fortnite maker to pay $520M for privacy, e-commerce abuses

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The maker of the popular …

Epic Games Challenges Apple Again in App Store Anti-trust Case
2 years, 6 months ago

Epic Games Challenges Apple Again in App Store Anti-trust Case

News 18  

Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite game, has challenged Apple for its stand that third-party app stores would compromise the iPhone’s security. “For macOS Apple relies on security measures imposed by the operating system rather than the app store, and ‘notarisation’ programme that scans apps and then returns them to the developer for distribution,” the new filing said. Apple also …

Fortnite Returns to iPhones via Xbox Cloud Gaming for Free
2 years, 7 months ago

Fortnite Returns to iPhones via Xbox Cloud Gaming for Free

News 18  

Fortnite fans can now use Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming platform to access the game on iOS, Android devices and Windows PCs. The tech giant has announced that it has teamed up with Epic Games to make Fortnite available on supported browser-enabled devices for free with Xbox Cloud Gaming. “As part of our mission to bring the joy and community of …

Apple Will Allow Apps Like Netflix, Spotify To Use Their Own Payment Methods On iPhones: All Details Here
2 years, 8 months ago

Apple Will Allow Apps Like Netflix, Spotify To Use Their Own Payment Methods On iPhones: All Details Here

News 18  

Apple’s App Store fee for developers is a controversial topic. As a result of action taken by many developers over Apple’s unfair commission on in-app purchases, the company is now allowing “Reader" apps to link to their own payment methods. Apple usually charges developers between 15 percent to 30 percent commission on in-app purchases from apps downloaded from the Apple …

Epic Games Not Impressed With Google's Third Party App Billing System for Spotify
2 years, 8 months ago

Epic Games Not Impressed With Google's Third Party App Billing System for Spotify

News 18  

Epic Games is not impressed with Alphabet-owned Google’s new programme that lets select Android developers test their own billing system. In a statement to The Verge, Epic VP of public policy, Corie Wright said, “Apple and Google continue to abuse their market power with policies that stifle innovation, inflate prices and reduce consumer choice". WATCH VIDEO: Why Smartphones Are Becoming …

Fortnite Is Coming Back To iPhones Via Nvidia GeForce Now
2 years, 11 months ago

Fortnite Is Coming Back To iPhones Via Nvidia GeForce Now

News 18  

Nvidia?s GeForce Now cloud gaming service is bringing Fortnite to both Android and iOS via a closed beta starting next week. ?Starting next week, Fortnite on GeForce Now will launch in a limited-time closed beta for mobile,? GeForce Now members can sign up for a chance to join the Fortnite limited-time closed beta for mobile devices. One can register for …

Apple must allow developers to add external payments options in apps, judge rules
3 years, 1 month ago

Apple must allow developers to add external payments options in apps, judge rules

Daily Mail  

Apple has been court ordered to make it possible for developers to add links and buttons for external payments within apps in the latest ruling of the tech giant's legal battle with Epic Games. Scroll down for video Apple has been court ordered to make it possible for developers to add links and buttons for external payments within apps in …

Epic Games opposes Apple’s effort to pause antitrust trial orders
3 years, 2 months ago

Epic Games opposes Apple’s effort to pause antitrust trial orders

The Hindu  

"Fortnite" creator Epic Games on Friday opposed Apple Inc's efforts to put on hold orders handed down in an antitrust trial as a potentially lengthy appeals process plays out. U.S. district Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in September struck down some of the iPhone maker's App Store rules, including a prohibition on developers directing their users to other payment options beside …

Apple asks judge to pause Epic Games antitrust orders as it appeals ruling
3 years, 2 months ago

Apple asks judge to pause Epic Games antitrust orders as it appeals ruling

The Hindu  

Apple Inc on Friday asked a U.S. federal judge to put on hold orders that could require it to change some of its App Store practices and said that it is also appealing the ruling in an antitrust case brought by "Fortnite" creator Epic Games, according to court filings. U.S. district Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in September largely ruled in …

Apple Keeps Fortnite Banned From App Store Despite South Korean Ruling Against Giant
3 years, 3 months ago

Apple Keeps Fortnite Banned From App Store Despite South Korean Ruling Against Giant

News 18  

Apple has refused to reinstate the wildly popular “Fortnite” game to its South Korean App Store Friday despite a new Seoul anti-monopoly law that effectively outlaws its lucrative digital payment platform, escalating an ongoing dispute with videogame developer Epic Games. Apple removed “Fortnite” from its store last year after Epic introduced direct payment in the app, bypassing the tech giant’s …

Epic Games' Fortnite will be blacklisted from the Apple ecosystem until the companies' legal battle is resolved
3 years, 3 months ago

Epic Games' Fortnite will be blacklisted from the Apple ecosystem until the companies' legal battle is resolved

Firstpost  

Epic has asked Apple to reinstate Fortnite and promised ’that it will adhere to Apple’s guidelines whenever and wherever we release products on Apple’s platforms.' Tim Sweeney, CEO of Fortnite maker Epic Games Inc, said Wednesday it’s been told by Apple that the game will be “blacklisted from the Apple ecosystem” until the companies’ legal case is resolved and all …

Epic CEO: Apple won’t let Fortnite back until case ends
3 years, 3 months ago

Epic CEO: Apple won’t let Fortnite back until case ends

The Hindu  

Tim Sweeney, CEO of Fortnite maker Epic Games Inc., said Wednesday it’s been told by Apple that the game will be “blacklisted from the Apple ecosystem” until the companies’ legal case is resolved and all appeals are exhausted, which could take as long as five years. “Apple spent a year telling the world, the court, and the press they’d ‘welcome …

Epic CEO: Apple won’t let Fortnite back until case ends
3 years, 3 months ago

Epic CEO: Apple won’t let Fortnite back until case ends

Associated Press  

Tim Sweeney, CEO of Fortnite maker Epic Games Inc., said Wednesday it’s been told by Apple that the game will be “blacklisted from the Apple ecosystem” until the companies’ legal case is resolved and all appeals are exhausted, which could take as long as five years. Sweeney posted on Twitter that Epic has asked Apple to reinstate Fortnite and promised …

Apple Ordered To Ease App Store Rules By US Judge Orders In Legal Battle Against Epic
3 years, 3 months ago

Apple Ordered To Ease App Store Rules By US Judge Orders In Legal Battle Against Epic

News 18  

A US federal judge struck down some of Apple?s App Store rules on Friday, forcing the company to allow developers to send their users to other payment systems in a partial win for?Fortnite? The ruling also said Apple cannot ban developers from communicating with customers via contact information obtained by the developers when customers signed up within the app. 3D …

Analysis | Epic’s narrow win in App Store case toughens fight against Google Play rules
3 years, 3 months ago

Analysis | Epic’s narrow win in App Store case toughens fight against Google Play rules

The Hindu  

Android app makers suing to stop Alphabet Inc's Google from siphoning up to 30% of their sales received little reassurance about their chances on Friday as a judge allowed a comparable fee charged by Apple Inc to stand. Developers including "Fortnite" maker Epic Games in the last year took aim at the two biggest mobile app stores, run by Apple …

Apple must ease App Store rules, US judge orders
3 years, 3 months ago

Apple must ease App Store rules, US judge orders

India Today  

A U.S. federal judge struck down some of Apple Inc's App Store rules on Friday, forcing the company to allow developers to send their users to other payment systems in a partial win for "Fortnite" creator Epic Games and other app makers. U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers described her ruling as requiring a "measured" change to Apple's rules. "Epic …

Epic Leaves a Big Crack in Apple’s Walled Garden
54 years, 11 months ago

Epic Leaves a Big Crack in Apple’s Walled Garden

Wired  

On Friday, after a contentious legal battle over Apple’s alleged monopoly power over the iOS ecosystem, a California judge snipped the tug-of-war rope between Apple and Epic Games. And Apple must change its App Store rules to allow developers to use other payment systems⁠—a blow to Apple’s iron grip on the iOS ecosystem. “Having penetrated all other video game markets, …

Judge Epic suit Apple restrictions anti-competitive ruling says Apple cannot ban developers communicating with customers
3 years, 3 months ago

Judge Epic suit Apple restrictions anti-competitive ruling says Apple cannot ban developers communicating with customers

ABP News  

San Franciso: Hours after technology conglomerate Apple on Friday rejected US game maker Epic Games's request that its hit title "Fortnite" be re-released in South Korea, a US judge issued a ruling striking down some of Apple's restrictions on how developers can collect payments in apps, Reuters reported. The ruling stated that the tech giant cannot restrict developers from providing …

What The Ruling In The Epic Games V. Apple Lawsuit Means For iPhone Users
3 years, 3 months ago

What The Ruling In The Epic Games V. Apple Lawsuit Means For iPhone Users

NPR  

What The Ruling In The Epic Games V. Apple Lawsuit Means For iPhone Users Enlarge this image toggle caption Patrick Semansky/AP Patrick Semansky/AP A federal judge on Friday issued a long-awaited ruling in Fortnite maker Epic Games' legal battle with Apple over its App Store policies. U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers said Apple is breaking the law by forcing …

Epic Games Says Google Paid Game Makers to Avoid $1 Billion App Store Hit
3 years, 4 months ago

Epic Games Says Google Paid Game Makers to Avoid $1 Billion App Store Hit

News 18  

Fortnite developer Epic Games on Thursday unsealed details about contracts it alleges Alphabet Inc’s Google signed with phone makers and other top video game companies to avoid losing $1.1 billion in annual app store profit. Epic in 2018 launched “Fortnite” through its website and a partnership with handset maker Samsung, bypassing Google’s Play Store, which charges developers fees of up …

Epic Games says Google paid phone and game makers to avoid $1-bln app store hit
3 years, 4 months ago

Epic Games says Google paid phone and game makers to avoid $1-bln app store hit

The Hindu  

"Fortnite" developer Epic Games on Thursday unsealed details about contracts it alleges Alphabet Inc's Google signed with phone makers and other top video game companies to avoid losing $1.1 billion in annual app store profit. Epic in 2018 launched "Fortnite" through its website and a partnership with handset maker Samsung Electronics Co, bypassing Google's Play Store, which charges developers fees …

Google wanted Fortnite so bad it thought of buying Epic
3 years, 4 months ago

Google wanted Fortnite so bad it thought of buying Epic

India Today  

Epic Games had filed a lawsuit against Apple and Google over Play Store’s in-app billing policies. The battle between Apple, Google and Epic Games had intensified when both the tech companies removed Fortnite by Epic Games from App Store and Play Store after the developer had rolled out a new update that allowed users to pay directly to the developer …

Musk says "Epic is right," takes sides in battle with Apple
3 years, 4 months ago

Musk says "Epic is right," takes sides in battle with Apple

The Hindu  

Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk on Friday showed his support for "Fortnite" maker Epic Games that has challenged Apple Inc's fees on its App Store. Musk late on Friday said that though he likes using Apple products, the iPhone maker is "overcharging with App Store". Separately, Musk denied a report that he once had a chat with Apple …

Apple made more than $100 million in commissions from ‘Fortnite’
3 years, 7 months ago

Apple made more than $100 million in commissions from ‘Fortnite’

The Hindu  

Apple Inc made more than $100 million in commissions from Epic Games' "Fortnite" during the two years the online game was on the App Store, an Apple executive testified on Wednesday. Before Apple's relationship with Epic soured, Schmid testified, the App Store, which maintains an editorial team that highlights certain apps, had featured "Fortnite" and spent about $1 million in …

Apple's App Store chief kicks off iPhone maker's defense at Epic Games trial
3 years, 7 months ago

Apple's App Store chief kicks off iPhone maker's defense at Epic Games trial

The Hindu  

Apple Inc on Monday began its formal defense in an antitrust trial brought by "Fortnite" online game creator Epic Games, by calling its App Store chief Phil Schiller to the stand. Schiller, who has spent three decades at the iPhone maker, is expected to spend more than 10 hours on the witness stand in federal court in Oakland, California, rebutting …

Is Epic Games’ showdown with Apple turning into a mismatch?
3 years, 7 months ago

Is Epic Games’ showdown with Apple turning into a mismatch?

Associated Press  

SAN RAMON, Calif. — If Epic Games hopes to dismantle the fortress surrounding Apple’s iPhone and its app store, the video game maker probably will need to roll out some heavier artillery heading into the second week of a trial threatening Apple’s $2 trillion empire. Other internal documents showed Epic’s executives profusely thanking Apple for the support Fortnite was getting …

Is Epic Games’ showdown with Apple turning into a mismatch?
3 years, 7 months ago

Is Epic Games’ showdown with Apple turning into a mismatch?

LA Times  

In a high-stakes lawsuit the could have big implication for apps and mobile gaming, Epic Games has at times seemed to help make Apple’s case as much as its own. If Epic Games hopes to dismantle the fortress surrounding Apple’s iPhone and its App Store, the video game maker probably will need to roll out some heavier artillery heading into …

Epic Games CEO cites Apple’s ‘total control’ over iPhones at first day of antitrust trial
3 years, 7 months ago

Epic Games CEO cites Apple’s ‘total control’ over iPhones at first day of antitrust trial

The Hindu  

The chief executive of “Fortnite” creator Epic Games testified on Monday that he knew he was breaking Apple Inc’s App Store rules by putting Epic’s own in-app payment system into the game last year but wanted to highlight Apple’s sway over the world’s iPhone users, which now total 1 billion. Watch |Explained: Apple’s ‘Epic’ fight with Fortnite The trial, expected …

Apple vs Epic Games trial kicks off: Tim Sweeney acknowledges that Epic brazenly violated contract with Apple to make a point
3 years, 7 months ago

Apple vs Epic Games trial kicks off: Tim Sweeney acknowledges that Epic brazenly violated contract with Apple to make a point

Firstpost  

The trial revolves around the 15 percent to 30 percent commission that Apple charges for subscriptions and purchases made from apps downloaded from its store. Epic, the maker of the popular Fortnite video game, laid out evidence drawn mostly from Apple’s internal documents in an attempt to prove the company has built a digital “walled garden” during the past 13 …

Apple vs Fortnite Saga has potential to change how App Store works forever
3 years, 7 months ago

Apple vs Fortnite Saga has potential to change how App Store works forever

India Today  

Apple and Epic Games are finally in the court to end a long battle which might decide the future of Apple’s App Store and how it operates. The Cupertino-based tech giant was challenged by Tim Sweeney, a billionaire game developer, who believes that his company’s popular game Fortnite was wrongly kicked out of Apple's App Store last summer for flouting …

Apple’s ‘walled garden’ faces Epic attack in app store trial
3 years, 7 months ago

Apple’s ‘walled garden’ faces Epic attack in app store trial

Associated Press  

SAN RAMON, Calif. — Apple’s lucrative app store was alternately portrayed as a price-gouging monopoly and a hub of world-changing innovation during the preamble to a trial that may reshape the technological landscape. Epic, the maker of the popular Fortnite video game, laid out evidence drawn mostly from Apple’s internal documents in an attempt to prove the company has built …

Apple's app store goes on trial
3 years, 7 months ago

Apple's app store goes on trial

The Hindu  

On Monday, Apple faces one of its most serious legal threats in recent years: A trial that threatens to upend its iron control over its app store, which brings in billions of dollars each year while feeding more than 1.6 billion iPhones, iPads, and other devices. Epic wants to topple the so-called “walled garden” of the app store, which Apple …

Fortnite’s absence on Xbox Cloud Gaming service a ‘deliberate decision’ by Epic Games
3 years, 7 months ago

Fortnite’s absence on Xbox Cloud Gaming service a ‘deliberate decision’ by Epic Games

The Hindu  

Epic Games’ popular free-to-play game, Fortnite, is available to gamers on multiple platforms except on Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming service. “We viewed Microsoft’s efforts with xCloud to be competitive with our offerings,” Joe Kreiner, Epic’s VP, business development said in a deposition, as part of the ongoing lawsuit between Epic Games and Apple. Kreiner spoke about the availability of Fortnite …

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