An Apple lawyer’s digression about the wardrobe choices of a fruity Fortnite video game character strikes at the heart of the legal dispute. Read More
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Epic vs. Apple opening arguments suggest a bitter battle over iOS’ future
Enlarge / Artist’s conception of what Apple and Epic’s lawyers did to each other in the courtroom today. (credit: Epic Games) In leading off the opening arguments in Epic’s long-anticipated bench trial against Apple, the Fortnite studio noted that it was “not suing for damages” or a “special deal.” Instead, Epic’s counsel said, it was […]
How “cosmetic” DLC became “pay to win” camouflage in some online shooters
Roze’s “Rook” skin in Call of Duty: Warzone drapes the player head to toe in black. When it comes to in-game DLC and microtransactions, developers and players often take pains to draw a bright line between purely “cosmetic” DLC—which lets users pay optional money to change their in-game appearance—and DLC that impacts competitive gameplay stats—raising […]
How long can Epic afford to throw money at the Epic Games Store?
Enlarge / Free for you, not so free for Epic… (credit: Epic Games) The bitter court fight between Apple and Epic is primarily focused on the mobile-gaming landscape and Apple’s iron-fisted control of the iOS App Store. But recent court filings in that case have also given the public a rare glimpse into just how […]
Apple, Epic Games lay out detailed arguments for upcoming legal battle
Enlarge / Fortnite seen in the App Store on an iPhone on May 10, 2018. (credit: Andrew Harrer | Bloomberg | Getty Images) With Epic Games and Apple set to face off before a judge in their high-profile trial in just a few weeks, new court filings from both companies outline the evidence and arguments […]
How a “Switch Pro” leak may point to Nvidia’s megaton mobile-gaming plans
Enlarge / Nvidia is already tied heavily to the existing Nintendo Switch, since it includes the company’s Tegra X1 SoC. But recent rumors make us wonder about Nvidia’s potential push into mobile 3D-rendering dominance. (credit: Aurich Lawson / Ars Technica) Earlier this week, Bloomberg Japan’s report on a rumored Nintendo Switch “Pro” version exploded with […]
Epic continues its studio-acquisition spree, buys Fall Guys devs
Enlarge / At this time, we’re unsure whether Mediatonic was paid by Epic in cash, stock options, or golden crowns. (credit: Mediatonic / Aurich Lawson) On Tuesday, Epic Games, the maker of Unreal Engine and studio behind Fortnite, continued its push into owning a corner of the game- and software-development ecosystem by acquiring Mediatonic, the makers […]
Epic will pay off class-action loot-box settlement with in-game currency
Enlarge / What… what are you doing with that hammer? (credit: Epic Games) Epic is set to settle a class-action lawsuit over its use of randomized loot boxes in Fortnite‘s “Save the World” mode by paying affected players with in-game currency. Rocket League players who previously purchased loot boxes in that game will also receive an […]
Fortnite’s Nexus War Occasion Can expose Twitch streamers into DMCA Issues
Expand / / Fortunately you can not hear this picture –it could lead to a DMCA attack if you can. (charge: Epic Games) Epic Games and Twitch are warning streamers who broadcast throughout Fortnite‘s season-ending Marvel-crossover”Nexus War” event the night they could want to substitute their VOD clips to prevent the possibility of DMCA copyright […]
Apple can Keep on Obstructing iOS Fortnite since Epic Games trial Goes Ahead
Expand / Artist’s notion of rival attorneys from Apple and Epic Game focusing their own legal debates on the courtroom. Apple can still continue to obstruct Epic Games’ Fortnite in the iOS App Store since the parties go to your trial, Federal District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers stated in a ruling issued late Friday. In […]