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Google Must Open Play Store To Competitors, Judge Orders
Monday, October 7, 2024 - 5:05pm | 594On Monday, a U.S. District judge ordered Alphabet, Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL) to open its Google Play Store to competitors, making it easier for developers of mobile app stores to compete on Android phones and tablets. The Details: Judge James Donato issued his final ruling in Epic v....
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Epic Games Is Now 'Financially Sound,' Says CEO Tim Sweeney After Major Layoffs
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 - 4:38pm | 560Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney declared the company "financially sound" during a presentation at Unreal Fest 2024. This statement comes after a tumultuous period marked by significant layoffs and strategic divestitures. The Layoffs And Strategic Shifts In September 2023, Tencent ADR (OTC:TCEHY) backed...
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NBA Legend Shaq Coming To Fortnite? Leaks Show Skins, Accessories, And A Potential DJ Diesel Performance
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 - 3:47pm | 583Shaquille O'Neal could be the latest legend to join Fortnite, putting the NBA star on the same level of movie characters and superheroes. What Happened: Internet leaks predict that O'Neal (aka Shaq) could get the Fortnite Icon series treatment in the popular online video game with the potential of...
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Fortnite Just Made Parenting Easier: How To Control Your Kid's Playtime With Latest Update
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 - 1:56pm | 632Parents of Fortnite-obsessed kids can now breathe a little easier with the introduction of Time Limit Controls, a new feature that lets them manage how long their children play the game. This latest update, rolled out today by Epic Games, which has the financial backing of China’s ...
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Epic Games Files New Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google, Samsung Over App Store Restrictions
Monday, September 30, 2024 - 11:56am | 807Epic Games, the developer behind the globally popular game Fortnite, has launched a new legal battle, this time accusing Samsung and Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOGL)(NASDAQ:GOOG) Google of antitrust violations. In a lawsuit filed in a U.S. federal court in California, Epic claimed the two tech...
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Epic, EA, Ubisoft Face Accusations Of Deceit Over In-Game Purchases – EU Complaint Filed
Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 4:33pm | 632Seven of the gaming industry's biggest names—Epic Games, Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ:EA), Roblox Corp. (NYSE:RBLX), Microsoft Corp.‘s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Activision Blizzard, Mojang Studios, Tencent Holdings Ltd. (OTC:TCEHY) Supercell, and Ubisoft Entertainment SA (OTC:UBSFF)—are facing new...
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Apple's iOS 18 Changes, Fortnite's Return, Wechat Mini-Games, And More: This Week In Appleverse
Sunday, August 18, 2024 - 7:00am | 546It was a week full of surprises and significant developments for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL). From revising its iOS 18 Photos app to the return of Fortnite on iPhones, the tech giant was in the headlines for various reasons. Here’s a quick recap of the top stories involving Apple this past week...
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Epic Games Mobile Store Goes Live In Europe, CEO Says Apple 'Had To Be Challenged'
Friday, August 16, 2024 - 2:32pm | 838Epic Games has officially introduced its mobile store, marking a significant development in the ongoing tension between the company and tech giants Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Alphabet Inc’s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google. This move follows four years of legal and corporate disputes, beginning when...
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Tencent-Backed Epic Games Brings Fortnite Back On The iPhone, This Time With An Entire App Store After Its 4-Year-Long Battle With Apple
Friday, August 16, 2024 - 8:05am | 732Tencent-backed Epic Games has brought back the popular game Fortnite on the iPhone, along with an entire app store, which is now available for download in the European Union and Android devices globally. This comes after a four-year-long legal battle with Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), marking a win for...
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Google Says Opening Up Its App Store Is Expensive And Too Much Work, Gets Told By Judge, 'We're Going To Tear The Barriers Down'
Thursday, August 15, 2024 - 1:03am | 654Judge James Donato on Wednesday spoke about dismantling the monopoly of Alphabet Inc’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google’s Android app store in the ongoing Epic v. Google case. What Happened: Following a federal jury’s unanimous ruling eight months ago that Google’s...
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Disney Characters Join Fortnite In Latest Collaboration With Epic Games
Monday, August 12, 2024 - 3:26pm | 434Epic Games is expanding its popular battle royale game Fortnite through a new collaboration with The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), which will introduce a variety of characters from Star Wars, Marvel, and Pixar. The collaboration was announced at the Disney Experiences Showcase during D23 2024....
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Fortnite Is Coming Back To Apple's iPhones, Including Alternative App Stores, But There's A Catch
Friday, July 26, 2024 - 2:11am | 649Epic Games has announced that its flagship game, Fortnite, will soon be available for download on Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhones and iPads in the EU. However, the company has also decided to pull out its game from Samsung Electronics’s (OTC:SSNLF) Galaxy Store. What Happened: On...
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Cybertruck Hits Fortnite, Rocket League: Elon Musk's Vehicle Now Featured In Games Backed By Disney Rival Bob Iger
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 - 10:53am | 707Since launching in November 2023, the Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) Cybertruck has been a top seller for electric pickup trucks. The vehicle is now making its way into several top video games. What Happened: Tesla CEO Elon Musk, a known enthusiast of video games and electric vehicles, will see his...
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Apple Approves Epic Games' Marketplace App In Europe Amid Ongoing Feud
Saturday, July 6, 2024 - 12:24am | 549Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has approved the marketplace app of Epic Games, the creator of “Fortnite,” for iPhones and iPads in Europe. This move comes amid a continuing conflict between the two tech behemoths. What Happened: Apple’s approval follows accusations from Epic Games that...
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'Fortnite' Could Return Back To Apple iPhone As Epic Moves To Reintroduce Game Via EU Alternative App Store
Monday, July 1, 2024 - 12:21am | 724Epic Games is advancing its plans to relaunch "Fortnite" on its own iPhone app store for EU users by submitting the Epic Games Store and the updated Fortnite app to Apple for notarization. Epic Games is making progress in its plans to relaunch the popular game “Fortnite” on...