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business27 days ago•53 min saved

Sweeney backs $900M Valve lawsuit, accuses Steam of monopoly and a 30% “junk fee”

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney backs the UK- approved £656 million ($900 million) lawsuit against Valve, arguing Steam’s policy of forcing publishers to use Valve’s payments and its 30% cut stifles competition; the case seeks refunds for UK gamers who may have overpaid on Steam since 2018, as the Competition Appeal Tribunal allowed the case to proceed, with Sweeney noting that Apple and Google abandoned similar practices after court rulings while Valve counters that Steam keys enable off-store purchases.

via GamesRadar+|

#antitrust #business #epic-games

news1 month ago•14 min saved

Sweeney Pushes 'Options' While Alan Wake 2 Stays Epic-Exclusive

Tim Sweeney touted storefront competition as a win for developers and players, even as Remedy’s Alan Wake 2 remains exclusive to the Epic Games Store; Remedy says its Epic publishing deal was fair, though critics argue exclusivity can limit revenue, and speculation about a Steam release persists after a related Steam bundle was renamed.

via Kotaku|

#alan-wake-2 #epic-games-store #news

games1 month ago•75 min saved

BG3 Publisher Challenges Tim Sweeney’s Pro-Developer Talk Amid Alan Wake 2’s Financial Hurdles

Baldur's Gate 3’s publishing lead questions Tim Sweeney’s pro-developer stance in the Steam-vs-Epic debate, saying Remedy’s funding of Alan Wake 2 and its delayed profitability illustrate potential revenue losses when a game won’t tap Steam; the piece scrutinizes exclusivity, store viability, and whether the Epic Games Store can reliably deliver for developers and players.

via GamesRadar+|

#alan-wake-2 #baldurs-gate-3 #epic-games-store

gaming1 year ago•1 min saved

Fortnite's Moldy Texture: A Legacy of Tim Sweeney's 90s Decision

A Fortnite player noticed a mold-like texture in the game, which Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney explained is actually a default texture from Unreal Engine, dating back to 1995. This texture, a stock photo of cave pearls, appears when a programmer forgets to specify a texture. Sweeney's response on social media clarified the texture's origins, linking it to a nostalgic artifact from the 1990s.

via Kotaku|

#cave-pearls #default-texture #fortnite

gamingtechnology1 year ago•4 min saved

Valve vs. Epic: Inside the Battle Over Platform Fees

Court documents reveal Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney's anger at Valve's 30% platform fees for listing games on Steam, with unearthed emails showing his frustration and motivation behind launching the competing Epic Games Store in 2018. Sweeney criticized Valve and Apple for squeezing "the little guy" with what he saw as inflated fees, and urged Valve to lower its platform fees to demonstrate that store competition leads to better rates for all developers, in an effort to steer Apple towards fully opening up iOS.

via Ars Technica|

#epic-games #gamingtechnology #platform-fees

gamingtechnology1 year ago•3 min saved

"Valve COO's Epic Store Launch Comment: 'You Mad Bro?'"

In the ongoing legal battle between Wolfire and Valve, leaked emails reveal Epic's Tim Sweeney expressing dissatisfaction with Valve's 30% platform fee and announcing the launch of the Epic Games Store with lower developer cuts. Valve's COO responded with a cheeky "You mad bro?" internally, prompting Sweeney's frustration. Despite Valve's subsequent reduction in fees for top-selling games, the Epic Games Store has not significantly impacted Valve's success, as evidenced by their continued financial growth and user records.

via GamingOnLinux|

#epic-games #epic-games-store #gamingtechnology

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

"Fortnite's Ongoing Server Issues: Tim Sweeney's Struggle and Season 2 Update"

Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2 launch is delayed due to an unexpected issue, with Epic Games extending downtime by at least 8 hours. CEO Tim Sweeney made a lighthearted tweet about the situation, receiving mixed reactions. The nature of the problem is unknown, but the extended delay is unusual. Players may have to wait until tomorrow to play, and some are taking the delay in good humor while others express disappointment.

via PC Gamer|

#downtime #epic-games #fortnite

technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"Apple Terminates Epic's iOS Developer Account Over App Store Criticism"

Apple has terminated Epic's iOS developer account less than a month after approving it, preventing the Fortnite developer from bringing its Epic Games Store to iOS devices. Epic claims this is a violation of the European Union's Digital Markets Act, which requires companies to allow third-party storefronts on their devices. Apple cited public attacks on its policies by Epic CEO Tim Sweeney as justification for the termination. The ongoing dispute between the two companies shows no signs of resolution, with both parties unwilling to compromise.

via PC Gamer|

#apple #developer-account #epic-games

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Apple's Retaliation: Crushing Epic's App Store Dreams and Blocking Fortnite in EU"

Apple terminated Epic Games' developer account, preventing the company from creating its own Epic Games Store for iOS, citing CEO Tim Sweeney's critical tweets about Apple's practices. This move comes after European regulators passed the Digital Markets Act, allowing Epic to launch its own marketplace for games on iOS devices. Apple claims Epic is "verifiably untrustworthy" and a "threat to their ecosystem," while Epic argues that Apple is exerting its power over developers.

via Gizmodo|

#app-store #apple #digital-markets-act

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Apple's Removal of iPhone Web Apps in EU Sparks Developer Revolt"

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney suggests that Apple's decision to break iPhone web apps in the EU may be driven by anticompetitive reasons rather than security concerns, as claimed by Apple. Sweeney argues that Apple may be trying to protect its revenue by quashing a potential threat to its business posed by progressive web apps (PWAs). Apple's explanation for ending support for web apps in the EU acknowledges a technical solution to the security issues but states that it chose not to implement it due to the demands of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and low user adoption of Home Screen web apps. This move raises questions about Apple's true motivations and its impact on the growing PWA market.

via TechCrunch|

#apple #digital-markets-act #epic-games

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Epic Games Accuses Apple of Non-Compliance with App Store Ruling"

Epic Games has informed a judge that Apple has not fully complied with a court order to allow non-App Store purchasing options for third-party developers. Apple's changes to its U.S. App Store policies now permit a single link to a developer website for in-app purchase alternatives, but Apple still plans to collect a 12 to 27 percent commission on content bought this way. Epic Games plans to contest this and Apple's implementation of the changes. Meanwhile, Apple is seeking $73.4 million in legal fees from Epic Games after winning the antitrust case, based on Epic's original violation of its developer agreement.

via MacRumors|

#antitrust #app-store #apple

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Tim Sweeney Criticizes Apple's App Store Changes and EU Rules"

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney criticizes Apple's proposed App Store policy changes in response to the EU's Digital Markets Act, calling them "anticompetitive" and "rife with junk fees." Sweeney argues that Apple's plan violates the law and undermines competition, while the Coalition for App Fairness echoes similar sentiments. However, Apple's proposed changes align with the DMA's requirements, including fair and reasonable fees for third-party app stores. Despite the ongoing dispute, Fortnite remains banned from the App Store, but Epic is expected to restore it on its own app store in the EU.

via AppleInsider|

#apple #digital-markets-act #epic-games

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Tim Sweeney Criticizes Apple's App Store Changes as Anticompetitive"

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney criticizes Apple's App Store changes in the EU, calling them "hot garbage" and "a new instance of Malicious Compliance." Apple's updates, made to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act, include allowing sideloading, alternative app stores, third-party browser engines, and alternative in-app payment options. Sweeney argues that the changes are unfair to developers and could lead to new fees and taxes. He aims to launch the Epic Games Store on iOS and Android, emphasizing payment competition and lower fees. Other developers, such as Spotify, are also expected to respond to Apple's new rules.

via The Verge|

#app-store-changes #apple #epic-games

technology2 years ago•6 min saved

"Epic Games CEO Criticizes Apple's App Store Policies as 'Malicious Compliance' and 'Junk Fees'"

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney criticizes Apple's new App Store rules, calling them "malicious compliance" and filled with "junk fees." Apple's new rules, part of its compliance with the EU's Digital Markets Act, target larger developers and include a "core technology fee" for sideloaded apps. Sweeney argues that the rules are anti-competitive and hinder competition. The ongoing dispute between Epic Games and Apple continues, with Epic planning to contest Apple's compliance with court rulings and expressing determination to launch the Epic Games Store on iOS and Android.

via TechCrunch|

#app-store #apple #digital-markets-act

technology2 years ago•6 min saved

"Apple's Unyielding App Store Policies Spark Legal Battles and Outrage"

Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, criticized Apple's compliance plan with the anti-steering mandate, claiming it introduces a new 27% tax on web purchases and kills price competition. Apple's plan requires a commission from web sales initiated within iOS apps, but exempts apps already selling over the web without paying Apple. Sweeney plans to contest this in court, arguing that Apple's solution doesn't comply with the injunction. While some believe Apple should allow apps to direct users to web purchases without commission, others argue that Apple's strict control over iOS is necessary to prevent adversarial software. The debate raises questions about Apple's motivations and its approach to regulatory and legislative pressure.

via Daring Fireball|

#app-store #apple #commission