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Epic CEO Tim Sweeney accuses Apple of 'malicious compliance' as Fortnite finally returns to iOS, but only in Europe and with a convoluted install process

The new mobile Epic Games Store is finally launching on iOS in the EU and on Android worldwide.

As Fortnite returns to mobile, Tim Sweeney says Epic Games "probably lost over a billion dollars of revenue" as a result of the battle royale being blocked from iPhone 4 years ago

As Fortnite returns to mobile, Tim Sweeney says Epic Games "probably lost over a billion dollars of revenue" as a result of the battle royale being blocked from iPhone 4 years ago

The Epic Games Store arrives on mobile in certain territories with Fall Guys, Rocket League Sideswipe, and Fortnite

Epic Games CEO calls Apple Find My 'super creepy surveillance tech' that shouldn't exist

Epic Games CEO calls Apple Find My 'super creepy surveillance tech' that shouldn't exist

Epic Games CEO, Tim Sweeney, has called Apple's Find My app 'super creepy surveillance tech' that shouldn't exist... after his Mac got stolen.

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Epic Games is protesting Samsung’s anticompetitive practices, but users are the ones losing

Fortnite will no longer be available for download on the Galaxy Store following Samsung’s move to discourage sideloading.

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“It is vitally important that we not allow the gatekeepers, Apple and Google, to block progress on the Metaverse” — Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney reveals App Store lawsuit was about more than just Fortnite

In a recent interview, Epic Games’ CEO Tim Sweeney said that one of the reasons behind its lawsuit with Apple and Google is to prepare for the future of the metaverse.

"You mad bro?": Lawsuit emails reveal Valve's internal response to Epic CEO's "you assholes" rant about Steam revenue cuts

The newly uncovered interactions date back to 2018

Tim Sweeney emailed Gabe Newell calling Valve 'you assholes' over Steam policies, to which Valve's COO replied internally 'you mad bro?'

Newell remained magisterially above the fray.

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Fortnite remains offline as Epic struggles with unexpected issues: 'This stuff is tricky!' Tim Sweeney says

Fortnite remains offline as Epic struggles with unexpected issues: 'This stuff is tricky!' Tim Sweeney says

Epic says players will be able to "pre-download" an updated version of the new season at around 9 pm ET.

Apple Allows Epic Games To Set Up Iphone App Store

Apple Allows Epic Games To Set Up Iphone App Store

Apple allows Epic Games to establish an alternative app store in Europe under regulatory pressure, marking a significant development in their ongoing dispute.

Fortnite's return to iPhone stalls as Apple blocks Epic Games (again)

Epic Games claims Apple has stopped it making a third-party app store for iPhones

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EU demands answers over Apple's latest Epic Games twist — Bloc seeks explanation after Cupertino terminates Fortnite maker's developer account

EU demands answers over Apple's latest Epic Games twist — Bloc seeks explanation after Cupertino terminates Fortnite maker's developer account

The EU is seeking answers after Apple terminated Epic Games' App Store developer account.

Epic Games claims that Apple has terminated its developer account, preventing the Epic Games Store and Fortnite from coming to iOS

Epic Games claims that Apple has terminated its developer account, preventing the Epic Games Store and Fortnite from coming to iOS

Epic Games says that Apple has terminated its App Store developer account.

In frankly hilarious corporate emails, Apple gets mad about being called "hot garbage" and terminates Epic's dev account right as Fortnite charts a return to iOS

In frankly hilarious corporate emails, Apple gets mad about being called "hot garbage" and terminates Epic's dev account right as Fortnite charts a return to iOS

"In plain, unqualified terms, please tell us why we should trust Epic this time"

Apple kills Epic's iOS developer account because Tim Sweeney said mean things about it on Twitter

Apple kills Epic's iOS developer account because Tim Sweeney said mean things about it on Twitter

This is all getting a bit ridiculous. Okay, really ridiculous.

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Apple has banned Epic Games' developer account again — "In light of Epic’s past and ongoing behavior, Apple chose to exercise" right to terminate account

Epic Games says Apple has terminated its developer account, such that it cannot develop the Epic Games Store for iOS.

“One Week I’m Amazing, Now I’m Jobless”: Waitress Who Was Tipped $10k Gets Fired

“I’m not going to give any of their names … because I don’t want to create a bigger issue." The post “One Week I’m Amazing, Now I’m Jobless”: Waitress Who Was Tipped $10k Gets Fired first appeared on Bored Panda.

Epic Games Store coming to iOS in Europe thanks to new EU law

The Epic Game Store will be arriving on iOS in Europe thanks to the Digital Markets Act.

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Disney Tries Games Again, Taking $1.5 Billion Stake in Epic

Media company’s storytelling to be integrated into a new ‘Fortnite’ universe

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Disney invests $1.5 billion in Epic, announces new 'entertainment universe' in Fortnite

They didn't say metaverse, but they're definitely thinking it.

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Disney invests $1.5bn in Fortnite maker Epic Games to create new ‘universe’

Deal comes as the company reported an increase of 49% in profits and picked up Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour movie for streaming

Epic Games accuses Apple of not complying with court order

Another company that claims Apple hasn’t properly fixed the App Store

Epic taunts Apple with a banana as Tim Sweeney decries new iOS rules in the EU as 'hot garbage'

Apple Overhauls iPhone App Store in Europe to Comply with Regulations

Apple has announced changes to its iPhone app store in Europe, allowing alternative app stores and payment systems while lowering fees for developers.

Fortnite is coming back to iPhone but there's a caveat — It will only be available in EU markets (and Tim Sweeney is not happy)

Epic Games has just announced Fortnite will finally be coming back to iPhone but only in EU Markets and Tim Sweeney has a lot to say about it.

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Apple Loosens Grip On IPhone Apps - With A Catch

After a years-long legal battle, Apple says it will begin allowing iPhone app developers to use alternative payment systems -- but they will still have to pay fees and meet various conditions.

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