-
Apple Terminates Epic Games' Developer Account In Ongoing Feud Over App Store Fees
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 - 4:43pm | 444In the latest twist of the ongoing feud between Epic Games and Apple over app store fees, Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) has terminated Epic Games Inc's developer account, preventing the introduction of the Epic Games Store and Fortnite on iOS devices in Europe. In a statement, Epic Games condemned...
-
Doctor Who Showrunner Russell T. Davies Debunks Fortnite Collab: 'It's a Complete Myth'
Monday, February 12, 2024 - 10:01pm | 327Doctor Who's showrunner, Russell T. Davies, has refuted rumors of a collaboration between Doctor Who and Epic Games' Fortnite. As reported by Eurogamer, Davies directly addressed the speculation on Instagram, responding to a user's inquiry about the reported Fortnite collaboration by...
-
Disney Invests $1.5B In Fortnite Owner Epic Games In 'Biggest Ever' Gaming Entry, Posts Q1 Earnings Beat, Revenue Miss
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 - 5:44pm | 782On Wednesday, Disney also announced a $1.5 billion investment in leading video game company Epic Games. The investment in the owner of the popular Fortnite game is a substantial one for Disney in the gaming sector. The House of Mouse will work with the Fortnite studio on new games and an...
-
Epic Games Accuses Apple Of Non-Compliance Of Court Order On Alternative Payment Options
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 - 10:29am | 565In a recent court filing, Fortnite-maker Epic Games has accused Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) of not complying with court orders related to App Store commissions and alternative payment options. What Happened: Tim Sweeney-led Epic Games alleges that Apple has not fully adhered to court orders requiring...
-
Palworld Surpasses Fortnite In Daily Xbox Players But Faces Cheating Woe
Thursday, January 25, 2024 - 1:06pm | 583Palworld, the open-world survival game often referred to as "Pokémon with guns", has gained significant traction in the U.S. The release briefly surpassed Epic Games' Fortnite in daily players on Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ: MSFT) Xbox. "According to Circana's Player...
-
Is Candy Crush, Fortnite Next On Netflix? Streaming Giant Could Crack Open Popular Titles Following GTA
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 - 3:34am | 744In the wake of Grand Theft Auto Trilogy’s success on its platform, Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) seems to be considering an expansion into popular gaming titles. What Happened: During the fourth quarter earnings call, the streaming giant's co-CEO Greg Peters revealed that mainstream gaming...
-
Epic Games CEO Heads To District Court, Contesting Apple's 'Bad Faith' Compliance Plan After Supreme Court Ruling
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 - 10:27pm | 801Tim Sweeney, CEO of Fortnite-maker Epic Games, has reportedly declared his intention to challenge Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) compliance plan after the U.S. Supreme Court's latest ruling concerning the policies governing in-app purchases on Apple Store. What Happened: On Tuesday, the Supreme Court...
-
Meta's Doja Cat Concert: Could 'Perfect Way For Fans' To Feel Like They're In The Front Row Boost VR Headset Sales?
Wednesday, January 10, 2024 - 7:05pm | 701Well-known musician Doja Cat is being tasked with helping demonstrate the real-life capabilities of the Quest virtual reality headsets from Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), which includes the recently unveiled Meta Quest 3. What Happened: In recent years, the worlds of music, virtual reality and the...
-
Alphabet Dodges Multi-Billion Dollar Blow By Rejecting Google Play Fee Model Change: Epic Lawsuit Documents Reveal
Sunday, December 24, 2023 - 8:53am | 630Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google had considered changing its app store pricing strategy to dodge regulatory scrutiny. However, the tech giant decided against a fixed fee per app proposal that could have led to a multi-billion dollar loss. What Happened: According to documents...
-
Will Zack Snyder Direct A Movie Based On Fortnite? 'Never Say Never,' Director Says
Wednesday, December 20, 2023 - 7:25pm | 428Zack Snyder, known for his directorial work in films like "300," "Watchmen" and "Justice League" expressed keen interest in potentially directing a movie based on the immensely popular video game Fortnite. In an interview with Etalk, Snyder enthusiastically confirmed...
-
How Did Epic Games' Showdown With Google Differ From Apple? CEO Tim Sweeney Says It Was Like Ice And Fire
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 - 2:54am | 562“Fortnite” maker Epic Games might be currently relishing the fact that a landmark antitrust ruling was in their favor against Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google, but in 2021 a U.S. judge ruled in favor of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) on a similar case, raising the question...
-
Will Epic Games Introduce Nintendo Characters To Fortnite In The Future?
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 - 6:51pm | 494Epic Games, known for Fortnite's colossal crossover appeal with pop culture icons, was unsuccessful in negotiations with Nintendo ADR (OTC: NDTOY) to introduce the latter's characters into the game. Despite Fortnite's immense success and numerous collaborations with diverse brands...
-
Federal Jury Rules Against Google's Android App Store In Epic Games Lawsuit
Monday, December 11, 2023 - 9:10pm | 710Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) received a legal setback on Monday after its search engine arm Google’s Android app store was ruled to have unfairly taken advantage of antitrust barriers, leading to detrimental effects on both consumers and software developers, according to a...
-
What's Fortnite Festival? Here's Everything You Need To Know About The New Musical Experience
Monday, December 11, 2023 - 6:12pm | 446Epic Games' Fortnite Festival, the latest venture from Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. — the creators of the "Rock Band" video game series — has unveiled a musical experience within the Fortnite universe. This new triple-A rhythm game introduces two distinctive modes: Main...
-
What Are Kids Asking Santa For This Year? Digital Currency, Subscriptions — Not Video Games
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 - 12:30pm | 448This holiday season, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) unveiled data highlighting a shift in children's gift preferences. Contrary to the expectation of physical video game requests, kids aged 10 to 17 in the U.S. are clamoring for digital currency and video game subscriptions....