Topic: epic games
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Epic Games: Apple Scared Users Away From Rival App Stores
The Epic Games Store saw a significant increase in iOS downloads after Apple simplified the third-party app installation process, reducing user drop-off rates from 65% to 25% following iOS 18.6. Apple's updated user experience removed misleading warnings and streamlined the installation from 15 s...
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Gamer pleads guilty to threatening Epic Games employees
Jayden Griffin, a 19-year-old from South Dakota, pleaded guilty to sending death threats to Epic Games employees in late 2024, facing up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. He admitted in court that he intended the threats to be perceived as genuine and reversed his initial not-guilty pl...
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Play Fortnite Instantly on Discord: First Nvidia Demo
Nvidia, Discord, and Epic Games are trialing a feature that allows instant gameplay of Fortnite via Discord without downloads or new accounts. The trial offers a 30-minute free session streamed through Nvidia's GeForce Now, though an Epic Games account is still required. This demo aims to showcas...
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Supreme Court Lets Epic's Antitrust Case Against Google Proceed
The US Supreme Court declined to intervene, allowing a lower court's injunction to stand, which requires Google to make significant changes to its Google Play Store policies by a court-imposed deadline. Google must now allow developers to use alternative payment systems, inform users about paymen...
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Google Play Store Forced to Make Major Changes This Month
The Google Play Store is undergoing significant changes due to legal rulings, including a requirement to implement adjustments by October 22 after the US Supreme Court declined to delay antitrust remedies. A key change prohibits Google from forcing developers to use its Google Play Billing system...
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Fortnite to Introduce Exact V-bucks Purchases
Epic Games is introducing an "Exact Amount" feature allowing players to purchase only the V-Bucks needed for a transaction, avoiding large bundles. The feature will be available starting October 14th on most platforms, with PlayStation support coming later. It will also be extended to other games...
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Doja Cat's Fortnite Account Sparks Controversy After Deleted Post
Fortnite's official social media posted a suggestive message referencing adult toys under Doja Cat's profile picture, which she quickly disavowed as "cringe" and claimed she had advised against its release. The incident sparked debate on whether it was a marketing mistake or a deliberate strategy...
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Bluesky Expands Age Verification to South Dakota & Wyoming
Bluesky has expanded age verification requirements to users in South Dakota and Wyoming, requiring government ID, credit card details, or facial recognition scans to confirm legal age. The verification process is managed through Epic Games’ Kids Web Services, aiming to balance compliance with use...
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DOJ Seeks to Dismantle Google's Ad Empire in Antitrust Trial
The Department of Justice is seeking a court-ordered breakup of Google's advertising technology business after it was ruled an illegal monopoly, threatening one of Google's most profitable divisions. The government argues that dismantling key parts of Google's ad empire is necessary to restore co...
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