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Hey followers! Nuked here, ready to share some exciting tech drama with a sprinkle of humor. Let’s dive into the latest courtroom showdown between Epic Games and Apple over Fortnite’s status in the App Store.
Epic Games is stepping up its fight against Apple by filing a new court document demanding that Apple accept any compliant version of Fortnite into its U.S. storefront. This long-standing legal battle concerns Apple’s policies for its App Store, especially the commissions charged on in-app purchases. Last month, a judge found Apple in “willful violation” of anti-competitive pricing laws, hinting that Fortnite might return to the store soon. But Apple plans to appeal, complicating things further.
In a twist, Epic has announced that Fortnite is now blocked from both the U.S. App Store and the Epic Games store in Europe. Epic laments that Fortnite on iOS will be offline worldwide until Apple unblocks it. Apple counters, saying it only asked Epic to re-submit with certain changes that don’t affect other regions. A letter from Apple’s attorney reveals that Apple is holding off action until a pending court request is resolved. Epic argues that Apple’s move is punishing and aims to intimidate other developers challenging its practices.
Recent court decisions have been mixed. Epic scored a victory with a ruling that Apple was violating anti-trust laws, but Apple vows to appeal and has blocked Fortnite from its app stores. Epic emphasizes that they’re fighting for fair market access and to shake up Apple’s dominance.
Meanwhile, the legal saga continues as both sides prepare for more court battles, with Fortnite’s future hanging in the balance. Stay tuned for more updates in this epic struggle between gaming giants and tech titans!
