Industry Apple Apple says it made over $100 million in commission from Fortnite The actual figure is likely a lot higher By Rob Thubron, May 20, 2021, 9:41 AM 12 comments
Tech Culture Gaming Roblox has nothing to do with games, say Roblox developers What, truly, is a game? By Isaiah Mayersen, May 15, 2021, 9:45 AM 9 comments
Industry Apple Apple files 'adverse credibility finding' against Xbox VP's testimony Microsoft 'intentionally withheld' supporting evidence By Cal Jeffrey, May 10, 2021, 2:57 PM 8 comments
Industry Apple Apple took API tools away from Hulu for upgrading subscriptions outside the App Store Using its APIs to cancel subscriptions and upgrade off-platform was not explicitly against policies at the time By Cal Jeffrey, May 7, 2021, 12:44 PM 13 comments
Industry Apple Epic exposes Apple's efforts to persuade Netflix to keep in-app subscriptions Special favors, including advertising within B&M stores and coercion by punitive means By Cal Jeffrey, May 6, 2021, 11:47 AM 15 comments
Gaming Industry Epic Games v. Apple trial reveals emails detailing Walmart's Project Storm cloud gaming service Walmart expected to bring Fortnite to Project Storm By Joao Silva, May 4, 2021, 11:48 AM
Industry Gaming Epic court documents reveal the billions Fortnite generates, how much it paid for store giveaways The Arkham games were Epic's most expensive purchase By Rob Thubron, May 4, 2021, 8:28 AM 17 comments
Industry Apple The Epic Games/Apple antitrust trial started with kids screaming and creating chaos If you are going to hold a public hearing via teleconference, it might be a good idea to start with everyone muted By Cal Jeffrey, May 3, 2021, 2:33 PM
Industry Apple Epic's expert witness says App Store profit margins approach 80 percent Apple contends that App Store margins cannot be accurately calculated because of its reliance on other iOS services By Cal Jeffrey, May 3, 2021, 1:08 PM
Gaming Industry Court documents reveal almost half of Fortnite's revenue comes from PlayStation, iOS accounted for just 7% Console players love Fortnite By Rob Thubron, April 29, 2021, 9:54 AM 19 comments
Gaming Industry The Epic Games Store lost $454 million in the past two years They expect the store to become profitable starting 2023 By Joao Silva, April 13, 2021, 7:29 AM 25 comments
The Web Apple Apple: iMessage on Android 'will hurt us more than help us' Epic argues that Apple locks consumers into its ecosystem and doesn't let them go easily By Joe White, April 10, 2021, 12:07 PM 54 comments
Industry Apple Latest Epic v. Apple filings underscore primary arguments in next month's trial May's hearing should see both company's CEOs butt heads on the witness stand By Cal Jeffrey, April 8, 2021, 4:31 PM
Gaming Apple District court judge orders Valve to hand over Steam sales data to Apple Despite Valve's objections By Cohen Coberly, February 25, 2021, 5:17 PM 43 comments
Gaming Apple UK antitrust tribunal blocks Epic's complaint against Apple's Fortnite ban It can go ahead against Google though By Cal Jeffrey, February 22, 2021, 4:58 PM
Industry Apple Apple demands sales data for hundreds of Steam games as part of its legal battle with Epic Valve isn't too pleased with the subpoena By Cohen Coberly, February 19, 2021, 5:11 PM 35 comments
Software The Web North Dakota lawmakers float bill targeting 'monopolistic' app stores If passed, Apple and Google could not force app makers to use their payment systems in ND anymore By Cal Jeffrey, February 10, 2021, 5:29 PM 17 comments
Apple Tim Cook ordered to sit for 7-hour deposition in Epic vs. Apple case Apple asked for four hours By Rob Thubron, February 2, 2021, 5:15 AM 14 comments
Gaming Epic gave V-Bucks 'bonus' to Fortnite players with funds trapped in Apple's ecosystem If you played on Mac, iPad, or iPhone, check your PC (or any other) account for the extra moolah By Cal Jeffrey, November 10, 2020, 5:05 PM
Gaming Apple Fortnite will reportedly return to iPhones via Nvidia's GeForce Now web client Don't get your hopes up By Cal Jeffrey, November 6, 2020, 3:23 PM
Industry Apple Epic argues it breached contract because Apple's terms are 'unlawful' All of Apple's tort complaints are refuted with mountains of legal precedence and 'as a matter of law,' lawyers claim By Cal Jeffrey, October 26, 2020, 12:52 PM 89 comments
Apple Industry Epic's arguments against Apple aren't sitting well with the judge 'Walled gardens have existed for decades,' scolded Judge Rogers By David Matthews, September 29, 2020, 6:01 PM 28 comments
Industry Apple Apple critics Spotify, Epic, and others form coalition to fight for App Store changes The Coalition for App Fairness takes issue with Apple's rules By Rob Thubron, September 25, 2020, 6:15 AM 10 comments
Gaming Apple Epic to pull Fortnite: Save the World from Mac over 'App Store Tax' dispute with Apple Players will be receiving refunds by October 2 By Cal Jeffrey, September 18, 2020, 12:41 PM 27 comments
Apple Industry 'Epic is a saboteur, not a martyr,' Apple fires off in latest Fortnite filing Tech titan accuses the developer of 'pouring gasoline on a fire it started' By Cal Jeffrey, September 16, 2020, 2:43 PM 26 comments