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Google considered buying Epic Games when the two clashed over Fortnite

August 9, 2021VG247

By Sherif Saed 9 August 2021 10:32 GMT Google at one point actually considered acquiring Epic Games when the Fortnite situation started.When Epic Games decided to sue Apple for what it called a “monopolistic practice” of requiring developers to use the App Store’s payment system, and taking a 30% cut on transactions, the company also filed a lawsuit with similar aims against Google.Watch on YouTubeNew declassified court documents [PDF] (via The Verge) revealed Google’s reaction to Epic’s move in getting around the Play Store’s 30% cut by asking players to sideload Fortnite.“Google has gone so far as to share its…

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Epic is sending ‘Free Fortnite’ swag to influencers

December 22, 2020VG247

This is the latest swipe in the company’s war of words with Apple.Games giant Epic is still pushing its Free Fortnite campaign, this time sending bags of branded swag to influencers.As posted on Twitter by Kinda Funny’s Greg Miller, this goody bag comes in a white cardboard case, reminiscent of the packaging Apple uses for its hardware, and features a black bomber jacket with rainbow ‘Free Fortnite’ branding. Again, no prizes for guessing which company Epic is trying to make a point about right here.If that wasn’t enough, the package also comes with the Samsung Galaxy S7 tablet, an Android…

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Apple terminates Epic’s developer account on the App Store

August 29, 2020VG247

By Stephany Nunneley, Saturday, 29 August 2020 17:03 GMT This means that any Epic Games title available on the App Store has been removed.Apple has terminated the developer account of Epic Games, and it is no longer able to sell its mobile titles on the App Store.Epic Games is still free to develop the Unreal Engine for iOS due to a restraining order, which means games developed by third-parties using Unreal Engine are still available in the store.“We are disappointed that we have had to terminate the Epic Games account on the App Store,” Apple said in a statement to 9to5Mac.“We…

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Apple responds to Epic Games lawsuit, claims company asked for a “special deal”

August 22, 2020VG247

Apple has responded to Epic’s filing over its pulling Fortnite off the App Store, stating that not only is Epic’s stance the company is retaliating not true, but that CEO Tim Sweeney asked for a “special deal.”According to emails included in Apple’s response to the Epic suit, it was alleged that Epic Games asked for a special arrangement with Apple, which was specifically requested by Epic CEO Tim Sweeney.Apple stated the email, which was sent on June 30, Epic was asking for a deal that would “fundamentally change the way in which Epic offers apps on Apple’s iOS platform,” and…

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