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Tim Sweeney Accuses Apple of Copying From Valve, Microsoft and Epic. Company Wants to Create New Gaming App
Tim Sweeney has criticized a new idea that is set to appear in the App Store. The leaks paint a picture of a gaming app from Apple, heavily inspired by the features of either Steam or Xbox.
hardware & software
Zbigniew Woznicki
October 24, 2024
Fortnite May Return to iOS If Apple's Rules Don't Get in Way
Tim Sweeney announced the return of the Fortnite game to Apple devices, even though the humor was spoiled by Apple's new and controversial terms and conditions for distributing the app on iOS devices.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
January 28, 2024
Apple Takes Payments Outside the App Store in US. Tim Sweeney Shares What's Wrong
The App Store finally lets iOS app developers to introduce third-party payments. The head of Epic Games criticized the way Apple has implemented this solution. And he is not alone in this.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
January 17, 2024
Apple Comes Next, Epic Games Chief Says; 'We’ll Put Fortnite on Any Serious Store
Epic Games won in court against Google, and CEO Tim Sweeney hopes to eventually prevail in the clash with Apple as well. He also assured that Fortnite will come to every platform, on one condition.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
December 13, 2023
Roblox Devs Back Apple in War With Epic; iOS Ecosystem as Security Guarantee
It looks like Epic Games' dispute with Apple will continue. The parties engage more soldiers. Roblox Corporation has just taken the side of the Cupertino giant.
video games
Patrick Kubiak
April 2, 2022
Apple Gains Time in Epic Games Trial
Apple doesn't have to rush to implement support for third-party links and payments. Court of appeal has suspended the execution of September's injunction, which was planned for tomorrow.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
December 9, 2021
Apple Resists Ruling in Epic Case; New Verdict
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has rejected Apple's request that it hold off on introducing links and third-party payments in the App Store following the Epic Games ruling.
other
Jacob Blazewicz
November 10, 2021
Apple Made More Money on Games Than Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo Combined
Apple doesn't make video games, and yet it makes the most money on them in the global market. All thanks to the App Store, which provides the company with large profits.
video games
Michal Ciezadlik
October 5, 2021
Fortnite Blacklisted by Apple; Tim Sweeney Protests
Fortnite won't be returning to Apple devices anytime soon, maybe even for the next few years. Apple has blacklisted the title, as Epic Games' Tim Sweeney reported with regret.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
September 23, 2021
Epic Games vs. Apple; Court Rules on App Store Transactions
A court decision has been made in the battle between Apple and Epic Games, judging that apps available on the App Store may allow purchases bypassing the platform's payment system.
video games
Hubert Sledziewski
September 11, 2021
Epic Games Files Complaint Against Apple in Europe
Epic Games filed a complaint against Apple with the European Commission. Tim Sweeney's company has once again drawn attention to what it believes are anti-consumer and monopolistic actions by the App Store's owner.
hardware & software
Jacob Blazewicz
February 17, 2021
What's New in Xbox Game Pass in 2021?; XCloud PC and iOS Launch Date
Halo Infinite and Psychonauts 2 will be among the games included in Xbox Game Pass offer next year. Microsoft has also confirmed the launch of Project xCloud on PC and - against Apple's assurances - on iOS mobile devices.
hardware & software
Jacob Blazewicz
December 9, 2020
Apple Helps Little Studios Due to War With Epic Games
There seems to have been an interesting development in the dispute between Apple and Epic Games. The American technology colossus has cut tax in its app store in half, but only for some developers. Interestingly, Epic Games does not meet the conditions.
other
November 19, 2020
Epic Games, Spotify and Others Join Forces Against Apple
Epic Games, Spotify, Tile and others companies have created the Coalition of App Fairness to fight Apple. The organization is to promote healthy competition in the digital distribution market and abolish the 30% profit cut.
hardware & software
Jacob Blazewicz
September 26, 2020
Apple Countersues Epic as the Battle for 30% Profit Cut Continues
In response to Epic Games' accusations, Apple has filed its own lawsuit, in which it accuses Tim Sweeney's company of breach of contract. The company demands compensation.
video games
Milosz Szubert
September 9, 2020
Fortnite's Losses on iOS; Epic Demands the Game be Returned to App Store
The removal of Fortnite from App Store and Google Play remains unresolved. However, Epic Games has filed a court order to put pressure on Apple to restore access to the popular battle royale on iOS devices. Reason: Epic Games' „irreparable damage” and a significant decline in the number of players.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
September 6, 2020
Apple Blocked Facebook Update
Facebook has asked Apple to give up the 30% revenue share but has been refused. The company meant to help small businesses.
hardware & software
Aleksandra Dziwinska
August 29, 2020
iPhones With Fortnite Sold for Several Thousand Dollars
Various auction services offer iPhone with Fortnite installed. Prices for such devices can reach several thousand dollars.
video games
Paul Wozniak
August 26, 2020
Epic vs Apple - Fortnite is Not Coming Back, but Unreal Engine is Safe
There's been a verdict on the Epic Games vs Apple case. Fortnite will not return to the App Store, but developers will not lose access to development tools.
video games
Aleksandra Dziwinska
August 25, 2020
Epic's Fight With Apple Will Move to Fortnite
The great conflict between Apple and Epic Games will move for several hours from the courtroom to Fortnite. The devs have prepared a number of different attractions for the players to fuel the rebellious moods associated with the removal of the game from App Store.
video games
Karol Laska
August 22, 2020