Back in March, the European Union brought in new rules that were designed to stop companies like Apple and Google from blocking third-party companies running their own in-app item stores. This was supposed to carve a path for games like Fortnite to be able to return to mobile, now they could run in-game purchases…
Epic Games says it will bring Fortnite to iPad after EU dubs iPadOS a ‘gatekeeper’ under DMA
On the heels of the EU’s decision to designate Apple’s iPadOS as another digital “gatekeeper” under its Digital Markets Act (DMA) regulation, Fortnite maker Epic Games confirmed it […]
Fortnite’s Battle Royale Mode Was Designed During An Uber Ride
Fortnite’s battle royale mode is so huge and popular in 2024 that most people forget the game actually launched without it. And Fortnite’s former boss, Donald Mustard, revealed in a recent interview that the popular mode was basically designed in the back of a car on the way to a meeting.
Coalition including Epic, Spotify, Deezer, Match Group and others applaud DOJ’s Apple suit in statement
The Coalition for App Fairness (CAF) released a statement on Thursday cheering on the Department of Justice’s antitrust lawsuit against Apple. The group includes a number of key […]
Is the Apple antitrust suit a silver lining for Epic Games?
The Department of Justice and seventeen state attorneys general filed a massive lawsuit against Apple on Thursday morning, accusing the company of monopolistic smartphone practices. Meanwhile, Fortnite maker […]
Apple already unbans Epic Games, will allow Fortnite on iPhone in EU
Epic Games has already had their developer account unbanned by Apple due to new regulation in the EU.
Fortnite is coming back to iOS in Europe (for real this time)
After terminating Epic Games’ developer account on Wednesday, Apple said it will reinstate the Fortnite maker’s access to publish iOS apps in Europe. This means that Epic can […]
Regulators ask Apple why it banned Epic Games’ iOS developer account
Apple is already being looked into by EU regulators for terminating Epic Games’ developer account.
Epic Games says Apple terminated its iOS developer account after criticism
Just when you thought Fortnite was coming back to iOS, Apple and Epic Games take their feud to new heights.
Apple terminates Epic Games developer account calling it a ‘threat’ to the iOS ecosystem
The Apple-Epic saga has just taken a new turn today as the Fortnite game developer, Epic Games, shared that Apple has terminated its developer account. This is a […]