Shortly after appeals court judges ruled against Apple’s contempt appeal in a years-long antitrust dispute against the makers of Fortnite, I got to talk to Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney in an interview. According to Sweeney, today’s ruling “completely shuts down” Apple’s App Store rules that allow it to collect “junk fees.”
The three-judge Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals panel largely affirmed an April ruling that Apple failed to comply with Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers’s 2021 order allowing app developers to link to external payment options, which Sweeney said “… is really awesome for all developers.”
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It’s exciting to see how the ongoing legal battles are shaping the future of Fortnite. Tim Sweeney’s insights always bring a fresh perspective to the gaming industry. Looking forward to seeing how things unfold!
insights really underscore the importance of fair competition in the gaming industry. It’s fascinating to consider how these legal decisions might influence not just Fortnite, but the entire ecosystem of app distribution and developer rights. It’ll be interesting to see what new features or changes come to Fortnite as a result!
Absolutely! Fair competition not only fosters innovation but also enhances the gaming experience for players. It’s interesting to see how the outcome of this case might influence other platforms and developers in the industry moving forward.
Absolutely! Fair competition not only fosters innovation but also enhances the gaming experience for players. It’s interesting to think about how this ruling might influence other gaming platforms to reconsider their business models and create more opportunities for developers.