Disney Announces $1.5 Billion Investment in Epic Games to Create New Gaming Universe

Disney will invest $1.5 billion in Epic Games to create an “open games and entertainment” universe that will interoperate with Fortnite.
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What Do Apple’s EU App Store Changes Mean for App Developers?

The EU says the DMA keeps markets fair and open; Apple says the DMA introduces security problems. Apple is leveling fees against independent app stores. Continue reading What Do Apple’s EU App Store Changes Mean for App Developers?

Fortnite is Coming Back to iOS in the EU via Upcoming Epic Games Store

Epic Games announced yesterday that it will bring back Fortnite to iOS in EU markets this year. The game will be distributed via the upcoming Epic Games Store.
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Epic is Right to Sue Apple for End-Run Around Court Ruling

Apple’s “bad-faith compliance” with its court-ordered remedy in Epic v. Apple is forcing Epic to sue Apple to comply with the ruling.
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Supreme Court Declines to Hear Epic v. Apple Appeals, Forcing Apple to Open Up App Store

The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear both appeals in Epic v. Apple, so Apple is now forced to open up its App Store ecosystem.
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Why Epic Games Really Prevailed Against Google (Premium)

Epic Games has thus far come up short against Apple, but it had little problem beating Google in a nearly identical antitrust case. Why?
We all have our pet theories. But the fact remains that Epic’s case against Apple is, if anything, stronger than it… Continue reading Why Epic Games Really Prevailed Against Google (Premium)