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Epic Games has announced that Fortnite is coming back to iPhones in the EU, unveiling the news through an official announcement on X. This comes following Apple's compliance with the EU's DMA. News 

These Countries Will Allow iPhone Users to Access Fortnite Again

Sanjay Patil, ,

For those familiar with Fortnite, the game faced a ban from Apple’s App Store in 2020 due to a payment discrepancy between Epic and Apple. As a result, Epic Games was banned from the popular eSports game on iOS. However, the game is expected to return to iOS, especially for users living in European Union countries. This development is due to Apple’s compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) regulations required by the European Union. As a result, starting in March this year with iOS 17.4, iPhone users in EU…

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Fortnite said that Google is a "web of secretive, anticompetitive agreements." (REUTERS) News 

Antitrust trial between Google and Epic Games, creator of Fortnite, reaches conclusion as Android app dispute intensifies.

Adriana Marais,

In an upcoming trial in San Francisco, Alphabet’s Google will make efforts to convince a federal jury to dismiss antitrust allegations made by Epic Games, the creator of “Fortnite.” This case poses a significant risk to Google’s app store and the fees it charges Android app developers for transactions. Lawyers for both companies are set to make their final arguments after more than a month of trial in Epic’s lawsuit, which accuses Google of illegally conspiring to dominate its Play Store over rival app stores. A lawsuit filed in 2020…

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

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

Adriana Marais, ,

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…

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Through this collaboration, players will be able to get an idea of how Indus’ gameplay works, the maps, and weapons—all inside Fortnite’s creator mode. Gaming 

Fortnite Gets an Indian Makeover with SuperGaming’s ‘Indus’ Battle Royale!

Adarsh V.K,

Indus, the upcoming made-in-India battle royale from Pune-based developer SuperGaming, will soon be playable as part of Fortnite, Epic Games’ highly successful battle royale game. During this integration, players can get a feel for Indus gameplay, maps, and weapons—all in Fortnite’s creator mode. This collaboration is expected to help Indu grab eyeballs before its release. And since Fortnite is also a battle royale, the game styles and gameplay are also parallel. “This will allow us to test Indus gaming with outside audiences faster and allow more players to experience Indofuturism…

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

Epic Games To Cut Nearly 900 Jobs

Nitin Misra,

(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…

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Prior rulings could reduce its App Store profits. Gaming 

Apple Appeals to Supreme Court in Epic Games Dispute

Adriana Marais, , , ,

According to Reuters, Apple is making a final attempt to secure a portion of in-app sales by requesting the Supreme Court to review Epic Games’ anti-trust case. Two previous court rulings have mandated that Apple abandon its regulations that prohibit apps from incorporating their own payment alternatives, a policy that has been beneficial for Apple’s financial performance. The battle began in 2020 when Epic released a new Fortnite update that allowed players to purchase digital coins through a direct payment feature. The move violated Apple’s policy requiring all iOS games…

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Fortnite Wilds starts on June 9th. Gaming 

Fortnite’s Upcoming Season Includes Transformers and Rideable Raptors

Sanjay Patil, , ,

Fortnite fans brace yourselves as Epic Games prepares to devastate the game’s island once more. The upcoming season, named Fortnite Wilds, is set to launch on June 9th, and a cinematic trailer was unveiled during Summer Game Fest Live. This time, Epic is renovating the island by knocking down its center and revealing a jungle. You can ride colorful velociraptors and explore ancient ruins. Mud and vines also play their role in the season. Somehow this all ties into the Transformers collaboration when Optimus Prime shows up. The new Transformers…

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Fortnite players can now live stream their gameplay on Houseparty

Nitin Misra,

Epic Games integrated Houseparty video chat into Fortnite last year in November. It now allows players to broadcast their Fortnite gameplay on Houseparty. The latest Houseparty integration is available for Fortnite players on PC, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4. Fortnite players will need to have a Houseparty account to stream their gameplay. Houseparty is available on Android and iOS. The streaming option, however, is only available for the platforms mentioned above. Houseparty streaming is aimed at a small audience of up to 9 other people. How to Live Stream Your…

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Mobile Fortnite players who were unable to access the game will soon be able to do so on Epic's PC storefront. (Fortnite) News 

Fortnite returns to iOS thanks to Nvidias cloud gaming web app

Nitin Misra, , , ,

Nvidia has joined other cloud game providers in bypassing the Apple App Store and launching a mobile web app version of the GeForce NOW service. GeForce NOW is available in beta now and its more than 5 million registered users can use the app on Safari on iPhone or iPad and play the games they want. Including Fortnite. According to reports, Nvidia is also planning to expand support for its desktop version of GeForce NOW based on Chrome, which only works on Chromebooks now, to more platforms like Android, Linux,…

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Houseparty, a service that allows a group of people to chat and play games simultaneously, has been around for years, but has recently seen its popularity rise. (Bloomberg) News 

Houseparty Fortnite partnership to allow players to video chat while playing

Febin Mathew,

The Houseparty group video chat app said on Wednesday that it has teamed up with the popular video game “Fortnite” to allow friends to video chat while playing the game, as people search for various sources of entertainment. during the Covid-19 pandemic. Demand from gamers at home has boosted video game sales and the use of social media apps to stay in touch with friends and family as a spike in new coronavirus cases forces people to stay indoors . Houseparty video chat is currently available for “Fortnite” gamers on…

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