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Apple OKs Epic Games’ European Store
Legal // July 05, 2024

Epic Games’ long-running legal battle against Apple has reportedly taken a new turn. The Fortnite maker says the tech giant is holding back its attempts to launch a games store for Apple users in Europe, Reuters reported Friday (July 5). Epic claims Apple has twice rejected documents the company submitted...

Epic Games Reportedly Planning Online Stores for iOS, Android Users
Mobile Applications // March 20, 2024

Epic Games is planning to roll out mobile online stores for iPhone and Android users later this year. The company, which produces games like Fortnite, plans to take a 12% commission for its sales on these platforms, according to a Wednesday (March 20) report from Bloomberg, citing...

Apple Restores Epic Games’ Developer Account After Pressure From EU
Apple // March 08, 2024

Apple has reversed its recent decision to block Epic Games from its App Store and devices in Europe. The move comes after pressure from European regulators, Reuters reported Friday (March 8). “I take note with satisfaction that following our contacts Apple decided to backtrack its decision on...

Google and Epic Games Hit Roadblock in Antitrust Negotiations
ANTITRUST // February 29, 2024

Antitrust talks between Google and Epic Games are reportedly at a standstill. The two sides cannot agree on what changes Google would need to make to its Play Store to resolve a disagreement over the fees that mobile app developers must pay, Bloomberg News reported late Wednesday (Feb. 28). Epic, maker...

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Apple OKs Epic Games’ European Store

July 05, 2024
Epic Games’ long-running legal battle against Apple has reportedly taken a new turn. The Fortnite maker says the tech giant is holding back its attempts to launch a games store for Apple users in Europe, Reuters reported Friday (July 5). Epic claims Apple has twice rejected documents the company submitted to launch its store, with Apple alleging that the design […]

Epic Games Reportedly Planning Online Stores for iOS, Android Users

March 20, 2024
Epic Games is planning to roll out mobile online stores for iPhone and Android users later this year. The company, which produces games like Fortnite, plans to take a 12% commission...

Apple Restores Epic Games’ Developer Account After Pressure From EU

March 08, 2024
Apple has reversed its recent decision to block Epic Games from its App Store and devices in Europe. The move comes after pressure from European regulators, Reuters reported Friday (March 8). “I...

Google and Epic Games Hit Roadblock in Antitrust Negotiations

February 29, 2024
Antitrust talks between Google and Epic Games are reportedly at a standstill. The two sides cannot agree on what changes Google would need to make to its Play Store to resolve a disagreement over the fees...