Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Elon Musk’s X and Match Group last month echoed Epic’s arguments, telling Rogers that Apple was in “clear violation” of the court’s order. (AFP)

Legal battle between Apple and Epic Games

Adriana MaraisApril 16, 24Apple, epic games

Apple, the company behind the iPhone, has refuted claims of breaching a court order related to its App Store and has asked a federal judge in California to dismiss Epic Games’ request to hold it in contempt. Apple made the allegations in a filing with U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, who presided over Epic’s 2020 lawsuit, accusing Apple of violating antitrust laws by tightly controlling how consumers download apps and pay for transactions within them. Apple’s filing criticized Epic’s attempt to make Apple’s “tools and technologies available…

Epic Games is the maker of popular titles like Fortnite which has battled with giants like Apple over its app store fees.

Epic Games Store Set to Launch on iOS and Android Devices This Year

Febin MathewMarch 22, 24Android, Apple, epic games, iOS, iPhone

After a long time, the wait is finally over as the Epic Games Store is set to arrive on iOS and Android by the end of this year. The company has revealed this exciting update with the X release, which heralds the arrival of its mobile app store on Apple and Google platforms before the end of 2024. We’re coming to iOS and Android!Same fair terms, available to all developers, on a true multi-platform store – with amazing games for everyone. pic.twitter.com/TUKlF8PI8A — Epic Games Store (@EpicGames) March 20, 2024…

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to hear a challenge by Apple to a lower court's decision requiring changes to certain rules in its lucrative App Store.

US Supreme Court Rejects Apple-Epic Games App Legal Dispute

Adriana MaraisJanuary 18, 24Apple, epic games

WASHINGTON: The US Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to rule on Apple’s appeal of a lower court ruling that required changes to certain rules in its lucrative App Store, as judges avoided a lengthy legal battle between the iPhone maker and Epic Games. the popular video game “Fortnite”. The justices also rejected Epic’s appeal of a lower court ruling that Apple’s App Store policies, which restrict distribution and payment for software, do not violate federal antitrust laws. The judges did not give reasons for their decision to reject the appeals.…

The US Supreme Court declined to hear the case from Epic and Apple. (REUTERS)

CEO of Epic concedes defeat in court battle with Apple, claiming it will not lead to opening up iPhone to rival stores.

Adriana MaraisJanuary 17, 24Apple, epic games

On Tuesday, the CEO of Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, acknowledged that the company’s legal fight to allow alternative app stores on Apple’s iPhone had come to an end. The high court’s decision not to consider appeals from both Apple and Epic effectively concluded the lengthy court battle. Epic in 2020 launched a case aimed at breaking Apple’s grip on the App Store and accusing the iPhone maker of a monopoly on the digital services store. Apple is cutting up to 30 percent of all financial transactions in its…

Epic Games is gifting 17 free games, kicking off with Destiny 2: Legacy Collection. Additionally, there are big discounts on games like Alan Wake 2 as well.

Epic Offers 17 Free Games and Significant Discounts on Alan Wake 2 and More

Febin MathewDecember 16, 23epic games, Gaming

Epic Games has revealed that it will be giving away a total of 17 games as part of its holiday celebrations. The first game in this lineup is Destiny 2: Legacy Collection, which can be claimed until December 20th. When you visit Epic Games’ free games page, you’ll notice that the next mystery game hasn’t been revealed yet. It will be interesting to see what it is on December 20th. New games are still unlocked in the same way going forward. The holiday festivities extend beyond free games; you can…

Fortnite-maker Epic Games triumphs over Google in a landmark antitrust case and CEO Tim Sweeney put things in perspective. (REUTERS)

CEO Tim Sweeney’s response following Epic Games’ surprising victory against Google in an anti-trust lawsuit

Adriana MaraisDecember 14, 23epic games, Google

Epic Games, the company responsible for Fortnite, has won a major legal battle against Google regarding its Play Store policies. This high-profile case, which had garnered significant attention from the tech industry, resulted in a jury finding Google guilty of antitrust violations. The verdict represents a significant milestone for Epic Games in its ongoing efforts to promote fair competition within the app store market. In an interview with CNBC, Epic Games’ CEO, Tim Sweeney, discussed the contrasting outcomes of the company’s legal disputes with both Apple and Google. Sweeney attributed…

Epic has spent years railing against the practice and got a federal jury to agree that Alphabet Inc.’s Google unit had acted unfairly as a monopoly. The case is likely to accelerate the weakening of app store rules, which have already come under fire from regulators and lawmakers around the world. (AP)

The $200 Billion App Store Industry Faces Major Threat Following Google’s Legal Defeat

Adriana MaraisDecember 12, 23epic games, Google

The recent legal loss of Google to Epic Games Inc., the creator of Fortnite, poses a significant risk to the app store duopoly dominated by Apple Inc. This duopoly generates nearly $200 billion annually and has a profound influence on how billions of mobile device users engage with apps. The loss handed down by a San Francisco jury on Monday is a blow to the two companies’ business model for apps, where they charge fees of up to 30 percent to software developers who usually have no other options. Epic…

A federal court jury has decided that Google’s Android app store has been protected by anticompetitive barriers that have damaged smartphone consumers and software developers, dealing a blow to a major pillar of a technology empire. (AP)

Epic Games emerges victorious in antitrust lawsuit against Google regarding obstacles to its Android app store

Adriana MaraisDecember 12, 23epic games, Google

A major setback has been dealt to Google’s technology empire as a federal court jury has ruled that the company’s Android app store has been shielded by unfair barriers, causing harm to smartphone consumers and software developers. Monday’s unanimous verdict came after just three hours of deliberation following a four-week trial that revolved around the Google Play Store’s lucrative payment system. The store is the main place where hundreds of millions of people around the world download and install apps that run on smartphones running Google’s Android software. Epic Games,…

Deceptive Designs: Dark patterns manipulate consumers, (unsplash)

Liz Weston Exposes How Amazon and Epic Games’ Deceptive ‘Dark Patterns’ Cost You Money!

Adriana MaraisNovember 28, 23Amazon, Apps, epic games

Do any of these things sound familiar to you? ● You can’t find an easy way to cancel an unwanted subscription, so you let it continue for another month. You tell yourself you’ll try again later. ● You feel rushed to make an online purchase that you regret, but you cannot cancel the transaction or request a refund. ● You want to read an article or shop online, but you are bombarded with pop-ups asking for your information. There’s no easy language to say, so you click “allow” just to…

In his testimony, Epic CEO Tim Sweeney faced some tough questions from the opposing attorney. (Bloomberg)

Uncovering the Truth: Tim Sweeney’s Epic Testimony at the Google Antitrust Trial

Adriana MaraisNovember 21, 23epic games, Google

After nine days, the Google antitrust lawsuit, initiated by Epic Games, has unveiled significant revelations. Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google, disclosed that the company pays Apple a staggering $18 billion annually to secure the default iPhone search position. Additionally, Don Harrison, Google’s partnerships boss, revealed that Spotify pays no percentage when users opt for Spotify’s payment system, but between 6 to 10 percent when transactions are conducted through Google’s platforms. On the ninth day, Tim Sweeney, the CEO of Epic, was sworn in to provide testimony. These ten revelations…

Google charges developers a commission to publish apps on the Play Store and that has created issues in the industry.

Google Pays Big Bucks To Bring Fortnite To Android: $147 Million To Play!

Adriana MaraisNovember 9, 23epic games, Fortnite, Google

Google has been sharing a lot of interesting details over the past few weeks as the company deals with several lawsuits regarding its business practices. Google was reportedly willing to pay Apple billions to keep Google as the default search engine on iPhones, iPads and more. Likewise, Google and Epic Games discussed the possibility of getting Fortnite on the Play Store, for which Google was willing to pay more than $140 million to the developer. The starting point of the case between these two companies is related to Play Store…

At opening statements on Monday, Epic’s attorney Gary Bornstein told jurors that Google pays off competitors, including those who want to set up their own app stores to directly deal with users, and blocks them from competing with its own marketplace and payment system. (AFP)

Epic Exposes Google Play’s “Pay-to-Play” Scheme!

Adriana MaraisNovember 7, 23epic games, Google

Epic Games Inc. has accused Alphabet Inc. of employing a strategy known as “bribe and block” to stifle competition for its Google Play app marketplace. This alleged tactic has reportedly harmed developers and resulted in increased prices for consumers. The courtroom battle between Epic Games Inc. and the tech giant has commenced with these claims. Epic, the maker of the popular Fortnite game, plans to change Google Play’s practices in an antitrust lawsuit that will determine whether Google has monopolized the Android app distribution and payment market. The case threatens…

Apple asks US Supreme Court to review app store ruling in battle with Epic Games. (REUTERS)

Apple Requests Supreme Court Overturn Decision Favoring Epic in App Store Dispute

Adriana MaraisSeptember 29, 23Apple, epic games

Apple Inc. has formally requested the US Supreme Court to reconsider a judge’s decision made two years ago, which has the potential to reduce the substantial revenue generated by its App Store. The ruling in question allows app developers to guide users towards alternative payment options. Apple’s request to the Supreme Court on Thursday is the latest settlement in its battle with Epic Games Inc. over how the iPhone maker runs its app marketplace. App Store revenue is lucrative for Apple, and developers are charged up to a 30 percent…

"Fortnite" maker Epic Games is laying off about 900 employees, or 16% of its staff, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday.

Epic Games To Cut Nearly 900 Jobs

Nitin MisraSeptember 29, 23epic games, Fortnite

(Reuters) – “Fortnite” maker Epic Games is laying off about 900 employees, or 16 percent of its workforce, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday. The video game industry is grappling with a slowdown in spending as inflation-weary gamers become more selective about popular games. The dismissals were announced in a memo sent to the staff, the report refers to people familiar with the matter. Epic Games was not immediately available for comment. Legacy video game publishers have also battled for top spots with newcomers such as Warner Bros Discovery, whose “Harry…

The US Supreme Court let Apple Inc. keep its App Store payment rules in place for the time being, rejecting an Epic Games Inc. request that would have let developers start directing iPhone users to other purchasing options. (Bloomberg)

Epic Games Takes Apple App Store Dispute to Supreme Court

Adriana MaraisSeptember 28, 23Apple, epic games

Epic Games Inc. has requested the US Supreme Court to examine a judge’s decision from 2021, which stated that Apple Inc.’s App Store policies do not breach federal antitrust laws. Epic’s request is the latest in a long-running battle between the Fortnite maker and Apple over how the iPhone maker runs its marketplace. Billions of dollars in revenue are at stake for Apple, which charges developers a fee of up to 30 percent for digital goods and services sold through the App Store – a fee that Epic tries to…

Donald Mustard, the Chief Creative Officer at Epic Games, is retiring and leaving the company this month after being an instrumental part of making the popular battle royale shooter Fortnite into what it is today.

Donald Mustard Departs Epic Games After Creating Fortnite

Sanjay PatilSeptember 10, 23epic games

Donald Mustard, creative director of Epic Games, is retiring and leaving the company this month after being a major part of the popular battle royale shooter Fortnite as it is today. “I’ve enjoyed nearly 25 years in the gaming industry working with some of the most talented people ever, and I’m so proud of what we’ve accomplished together,” Mustard said on X (formerly Twitter). Mustard specifically created CHAIR – where he and his team made the Undertow, Shadow Complex and Infinity Blade trilogy. CHAIR was later acquired by Epic Games…

Attorneys general and consumers from 37 states alleged that Google held an unfair monopoly on Android devices.

US Antitrust Investigation of Google’s Play Store Dominance Concludes with Tentative Settlement

Adriana MaraisSeptember 6, 23Alphabet, Android, epic games, Google, Play Store

Google has reached a preliminary agreement with a group of attorneys general who filed a lawsuit in 2021 accusing the company of abusing its control over Android app distribution through the Google Play store. The officials alleged that Google was using its monopoly power to unlawfully maintain its dominance, citing that 90 percent of app sales occurred through Google Play. Bloomberg has reported that the case has been referred to a judge who, if satisfied, can approve the settlement and dismiss the ongoing legal battle. This is a strategic move…

Games and apps in the Epic First Run program will also benefit from extra exposure on the storefront.

Epic Games Store Announces Six-Month Exclusivity Deal with 100% Revenue Share for Developers

Nitin MisraAugust 24, 23Business, epic games, Gaming

In an effort to expand its PC storefront, Epic Games is making new offers to third-party developers in hopes of acquiring more exclusive titles. Under the latest proposals, eligible game and app creators will receive 100 percent of net revenue for six months. Following the exclusivity period, developers and publishers will continue to earn 88 percent of their projects’ revenue, while Epic Games will retain a 12 percent share. The company, which says its launch pad and store has 68 million monthly active users, is also giving Epic First Run…

'We hope this date shift gives more space for everyone to enjoy their favorite games.'

‘Release of ‘Alan Wake II’ Pushed Back to October 27th’

Nitin MisraAugust 17, 23Alan Wake, epic games, Gaming

The release date for Alan Wake II has been delayed by 10 days to October 27th, according to Remedy Entertainment and publisher Epic Games. The decision does not seem to be solely based on allowing more time for game polishing. A tweet from the Alan Wake Twitter account states that the shift in date is intended to provide more room for players to enjoy their favorite games, considering the abundance of game launches in October. Not only does this give Alan Wake II a little more distance from some of…

The Supreme Court rejected a request to immediately enforce an on-hold injunction.

Epic Fails to Secure Immediate Change to Apple’s App Store Payment Rules

Adriana MaraisAugust 10, 23App Store, Apple, epic games, Supreme Court

According to Bloomberg, Epic Games’ bid to expedite changes to Apple’s App Store payment practices has been unsuccessful. The company, known for creating Fortnite, had appealed to the Supreme Court to reverse a ruling by the US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals that postponed an injunction against Apple regarding its App Store regulations. However, Justice Elena Kagan declined the request without offering any explanation. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the injunction in April. However, it suspended the injunction in July to allow Apple to take the case to…