Epic Games has continued its PR campaign against Apple, emailing Fortnite players blaming the company for updates no longer being available.
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Richard Hoeg’s YouTube Playlist Covers the Epic v. Apple Case
Lawyer Richard Hoeg made a YouTube playlist that covers the Epic v. Apple case. Each video explains the case for viewers and offers his perspective on it. It’s a great playlist to check out for commentary, especially if you want something more than the boring legal PDFs I’ve been sharing at The Mac Observer.
Epic v. Apple: Judge Rules Apple Can’t Restrict Unreal Engine
Judge Rogers ruled that Apple can’t restrict Unreal Engine on its platforms, but doesn’t have to bring Fortnite back to the App Store.
Emails Reveal Epic Games Asked Apple for a Special Deal
In a legal filing on Friday, emails show that Epic Games’ CEO Tim Sweeney asked Apple for a “side letter” for special treatment.
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Epic Games Files Restraining Order so Apple Doesn’t Terminate its Developer Accounts
Epic Games has filed a restraining order against Apple after the latter warned that it would terminate Epic’s developer accounts.
Security Friday: Instagram, Packet Loss, and Fortnite – TMO Daily Observations 2020-08-14
Andrew Orr and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security (read: Facebook) news, Apple Card id protection, and Fortnite. Extended edition brought to you by intellectual laziness.
‘Fortnite’ Maker Epic Games Sues Apple
Epic Games announced that it filed a lawsuit against Apple, accusing the company of anti-competitive practices.
Apple Removes ‘Fortnite’ From App Store
Apple has removed popular game Fortnite from the App Store, hours after the company circumvented Apple’s payment system.
Fortnite Sucks Island into Black Hole in Season 'The End' Finale
Called “The End,” the Season X finale for the world’s most popular game ended with the island that plays host to the game being sucked into a black hole.
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Here's How to Watch the Fortnite World Cup Finals
If you didn’t know that Fortnite World Cup Finals was a thing, don’t worry because I didn’t either. But if you’re interested, Melissa Locker tells us how to watch it.
Over the course of three days this week (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), the world’s most elite Fortnite players will be competing in front of a live audience at New York’s Arthur Ashe Stadium. The Duos final is set for Saturday with 50 teams of two competing, while Sunday features the Solo competition, where 100 players will battle it out over the course of six matches, with points awarded for match placement and number of kills. Winners of the Solo and Duo finals will receive $3 million each.