All articles tagged with #epic
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Verge
Epic and Google have agreed to settle their lawsuit, leading to significant changes in Android's app store ecosystem, including reduced fees, opening up to third-party stores globally, and allowing easier installation of alternative app stores, potentially transforming competition in the Android marketplace.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Axios
Epic is ending its partnership program that involved taking a stake in Abridge, signaling a potential shift in its approach to competition in the digital health sector while maintaining a low profile on deals to avoid antitrust scrutiny.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Android Central
After losing a court case to Epic, Google is seeking an emergency stay to delay implementing court-mandated changes to its Play Store and Android ecosystem, which include allowing third-party payment systems, app links outside the Play Store, and supporting third-party app stores, with a potential rollout not before 2026.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Push Square
Indie game developers are facing challenges as funding from big corporations like Microsoft and Epic for Game Pass deals reportedly dries up, making it harder for smaller studios to finance their projects. Deals for putting games on Game Pass and the Epic Games Store have decreased in scope, impacting the financial security of indie teams. As subscriber numbers plateau and growth slows, the situation reflects a need for more conservative funding approaches, potentially affecting Sony and PS Plus as well.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Verge
Apple has terminated Epic Games Sweden AB's developer account, stalling Epic's plans to launch its own app store on iOS in the EU. This move comes after Epic announced its intention to bring Fortnite back to iOS via a third-party app store in the European Union. Epic accuses Apple of undermining competition and choice on iOS devices and plans to continue fighting for true competition and choice on iOS devices in Europe and around the world.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Bulwark
The second half of Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of Frank Herbert’s classic novel, 'Dune: Part Two,' is being reviewed by Sonny Bunch, Alyssa Rosenberg, and Peter Suderman. The discussion also includes Ian Bogost’s essay at The Atlantic suggesting the 4K revolution is a bit of a scam, and a bonus episode on Vulture’s ranking of the 100 greatest action sequences is scheduled for Friday.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Verge
Epic is preparing to challenge Apple's new 27 percent tax on developers who link to non-Apple payment methods, which it believes defies a court order to allow such links. Despite Apple's recent changes to its in-app payment policies, Epic contends that the new requirements are onerous and plans to seek court intervention. The company's lawyers are in discussions with Apple regarding a briefing schedule for a motion that has yet to be filed, and legal experts suggest that the court may not side with Apple if Epic decides to challenge the terms.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Hans-Jürgen Syberberg's rarely screened seven-hour epic "Hitler, a Film From Germany" is getting a rare screening at Film at Lincoln Center in New York, drawing sold-out crowds despite its daunting length. The film, distributed by Francis Ford Coppola, is a surreal collage of theatrical sketches and archival footage, offering a unique and disorienting portrayal of Adolf Hitler. Divided into four parts, the film presents Hitler as a projection of mankind's darkest fantasies and desires throughout history, with multiple actors and unconventional representations.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Eurogamer.net
Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski acknowledges that the success of Palworld "kinda validates" a rejected pitch he made to Epic for a "medieval Pokémon with baby dragons" game, which was turned down by major publishers. Despite the rejection, Bleszinski expressed interest in developing the idea for mobile, but noted that Epic owns the concept. Meanwhile, Palworld's popularity has soared, with its Steam concurrent numbers surpassing two million, prompting The Pokémon Company to investigate potential intellectual property infringement.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Kotaku Australia
Apple has announced a new policy allowing external payment links in apps as mandated by the court, but developers, including Epic CEO Tim Sweeney, are unhappy with the 27% commission and auditing requirement. This move has sparked criticism from developers and plans from Epic to contest Apple's compliance plan in District Court, while co-founder of Basecamp, David Heinemeier Hansson, has expressed concerns about the fairness of the update and its potential impact on developers' presence in the App Store.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Stratechery by Ben Thompson
Epic has won its antitrust case against Google, highlighting the differences between Google and Apple. The key factor in the decision is the practice of tying.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Financial Times
Google has lost an antitrust lawsuit filed by Epic Games over its app store practices. The court ruled in favor of Epic, stating that Google's restrictions on app distribution and payment systems were anti-competitive. This decision could have significant implications for the future of app stores and their control over the distribution and monetization of apps.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by GoNintendo
Epic has been actively lobbying Nintendo for a collaboration in Fortnite, with rumors of Nintendo characters appearing in the game. Despite no collaboration currently in the works, Epic's head of Fortnite's ecosystem, Saxs Persson, expressed their strong interest in bringing Nintendo into Fortnite's ecosystem and believes that Fortnite players would love it.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Forbes
Fortnite has acknowledged the backlash over its new age-restrictions on cosmetic items and has promised "a few new options" for players. While a full reversion is unlikely, Epic may introduce modifiers for "underage" maps to remove offending elements. However, some cosmetics, particularly the "scary" ones, may not be fixable. The article also reveals that an in-game event is coming, which would have disallowed the use of age-restricted cosmetics. The restrictions have been criticized as absurd and out of place in a Teen-rated game. Epic's response comes shortly after the successful retro season opening, which saw record player numbers.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Ridley Scott's epic film "Napoleon" offers a solid portrayal of the French leader's life, with Joaquin Phoenix delivering a strong performance. However, the film lacks depth and charisma in its portrayal of Napoleon, focusing more on Josephine's side of the story. The visually dazzling battle sequences and technical excellence are commendable, but the overall impact falls short of being a complete success. "Napoleon" premieres on November 22 in US theaters and will later be available on Apple TV+.