This is a god d*mn team sport. It's two giant companies petty middle school-esque squabbles vs consumers who might want to play said game on their iDevices.
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Apple Says Fortnite for iOS Isn't Blocked Worldwide, Just the U.S.
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This is a god d*mn team sport. It's two giant companies petty middle school-esque squabbles vs consumers who might want to play said game on their iDevices.
Tim Sweeney’s bizarre obsession has cost his company billions in lost revenue. It’s a crying shame because Epic is actually a reputable company that makes legitimate contributions to the gaming industry (primarily via its development of the Unreal Engine). Too bad it’s being captained by an Ahab.
Tim Sweeney acts like he’s untouchable. Epic’s own choices led to this mess. When you play reckless games, you eventually face the consequences. FAFO!
Apple’s stance is justified. Keep standing strong, Apple!
Apple’s stance is justified. Keep standing strong, Apple!
Epic had a good thing going, but they wanted to play dirty. And now there is all of this.
I'm just happy that I have Apple looking out for my best interests when it comes to what I am allowed to do with the devices I've purchased from them. I enjoy not being able to run whatever software I want on it. This is cool and good.
Apple won this battle but lost the war; currently every other app on store can link out to whatever they want.
It's nice to be able to buy my kindle books in kindle app now.
Too bad. One of them cheated and was kicked out of the tournament.
So sell your Apple devices and switch to Android. I don't expect my Honda to fly to the moon
It's hilarious that Apple has Epic cornered. They acted in bad faith, and it's had the appropriate consequences. They cannot benefit from outside payment links on iOS, even while the order stands, because the judge also ruled (correctly) that Apple has no obligation not to uphold their legitimate ban.
They didn’t lose the war yet. The war is still ongoing until some movement happens with the appeal. Which I suppose can go in any direction.
I am not an Epic fan and don't play the game, but I am an Apple developer and I think both are wrong.
Tim Sweeney right now...
"You know I had no intentions of following Apple 's Terms of Use in their APP Store. So I lied, then used fraud and deception to skirt their rules. Then filed a lawsuit against them. Now they won't return my phone calls or let me back in.... You know I just don't understand where I went wrong."
"You know I had no intentions of following Apple 's Terms of Use in their APP Store. So I lied, then used fraud and deception to skirt their rules. Then filed a lawsuit against them. Now they won't return my phone calls or let me back in.... You know I just don't understand where I went wrong."
I mean, I believe it was clear from Eñic statement. They decided to take Fortnite down until apple unblocks it. At least that’s how I understood it.
Yes but while it's on appeal the litigation is still pending which makes it a valid statement for Apple to make than to put it back up on the App Store in case in the end the rulings go in their favor. It will be hard to go back later and fix it if they put it on the App Store then win the case.
Tim Sweeney wants to be a martyr and also not have to die for it. Can’t always have both.
That’s a decision you made when you bought the phone.
If Fortnite is a risk for the os, it should be blocked everywhere... if it isn't it shouldn't be blocked in any country...
Ah I forgot it's a risk for the a$$le balance...
Ah I forgot it's a risk for the a$$le balance...
this only shows how dishonest and deceptive Tim Sweeney run's his company. Apple stick to your guns. #boycottfortnite #timsweeneyloser
In general, it's not bad. The problem is that we don't live in the "nice" world that many pro-choice people portray. It's a nasty, cruel landscape out there, and Apple has built up a business model that delivers a safe, trusted user experience. This model has worked extremely well and kept many less-technical people safe (from themselves).
Change is needed, though. Given the volume, Apple should be held to account for continuing to charge nearly 1/3 of a purchase price (30%) as a commission fee, especially for in-app purchases that cost Apple nil.
It was clear from Epic’s statement that they decided to shut down Fortnite worldwide until Apple allows it back in the US.
If you give an inch, they'll take a mile. Staying consistent is the only way to be fair to everyone. Epic doesn't deserve special treatment.
Actually Apple is more than likely losing money by not allowing Fortnite into the App Store. So I seriously doubt this has anything to do with Apple's bottom line as it pertains to one video game.