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Do you think that Google, Microsoft, and Sony are also hostile and tone-deaf, then? One assumes so. All those platforms extract the same kinds of fees from Epic
by Bud 6y ago
Do you think that Google, Microsoft, and Sony are also hostile and tone-deaf, then? One assumes so. All those platforms extract the same kinds of fees from Epic that Apple does.
But mysteriously, Epic only wants to go after Apple.
- dbmikus 6y agoBecause on Android Epic can still have users install their games via a different app store.
- Bud 6y agoBut Google is still extracting the same 30% if users make in-app purchases.
- Alupis 6y agoOnly if it uses Google's built in payment system - which is what started all this (EPIC using their own).
- dbmikus 6y agoNot if you use a different payment processing infra. You are not obligated to use Google's app store or their in-app purchasing system if you install the app through a different channel.
- Dahoon 6y agoNo. You are not forced to use Google to make in app purchases like Apple does. There's a choice.
- parliament32 6y agoOnly if it's installed through the Play Store. You can IAP with your own payment platform if your app is installed from outside.
- Larrikin 6y agoThey are suing both Google and Apple
- pauliusj 6y agoGoogle is being sued for a different reason. I think it is for blocking a deal with a phone maker where they would have epic store installed
- donarb 6y agoEpic is suing Google as well, but not Sony or Microsoft. https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/13/21368363/epic-google-fortnite-lawsuit-antitrust-app-play-store-apple-removal https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/13/21368363/epic-google-fort...
- Macha 6y agoThey managed to break Steam's grasp over PC gaming (at least enough to get their own games and some exclusives), they're trying for mobile now by taking on Google and Apple, it's hard to think the next step won't be to stick it to the console manufacturers if they have succeed
- brmgb 6y ago> Do you think that Google, Microsoft, and Sony are also hostile and tone-deaf, then? Yes, they are all trying very hard to get regulated. The situation is not particularly far from the one that gave rise to the Sherman Act. Provided the situation is not already covered by existing anti competition laws, I am ready to bet it soon will be.
- gtyras2mrs 6y agoEasier to win 1 battle and set precedent for the next battles. Trying to fight 5 battles at once seems unwise.