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Epic Accuses Apple of Blocking Epic Games Store Launch

Europe is now the scene of a new front in the continuing conflict between  computer behemoth Apple and developer of the hit game Fortnite, Epic Games. The European release of Epic Games Store, an app for iPhones and iPads, has been purposefully delayed, according to Epic, by Apple.

Allegations Made by Epic

Epic launched a public outcry on July 5, 2024, using the social media network X, which was once Twitter. They stated that their software submissions for the Epic Games Store were twice denied by Apple. Epic claimed that a small detail in the design of some buttons and labels was the cause of the rejection.

According to reports, Apple said that Epic’s app’s “Install” button and “In-app purchases” label were too similar to those seen on the App Store. Epic retaliated by claiming that they were adhering to accepted industry practices for button name and design that are standard across diverse platform app marketplaces.

Apple’s actions, according to Epic, are “arbitrary, obstructive, and in violation” of European law. The continuing discussion about Apple’s stringent control over the iOS app market is heightened by this charge. Apple’s business policies have been a source of criticism for app developers and antitrust regulators for a long time, as they believe they hinder competition and innovation.

The Reaction of Apple and Their Final Acceptance

Fascinatingly, Apple declared that the Epic Games Store app has been cleared for use on iPhones and iPads in Europe precisely one day after Epic made public claims. This development shows that Apple’s decision might have been influenced by Epic’s initiative to raise awareness of the problem.

But Apple emphasised that the allowed software was the “Epic Sweden AB Marketplace” and had nothing to do with the Fortnite game, which was already playable on the software Store. According to this distinction, Apple may still be reluctant to permit a legitimate rival to operate within the iOS ecosystem and compete with its App Store.

App Store Fees and Control: The Fundamental Conflict

Apple’s App Store regulations are the crux of the conflict. Apple mandates that for all digital transactions within their apps, developers must use their in-app purchase mechanism. The commission this system charges for each transaction is quite high, usually between 15% and 30%.

Epic strongly disagrees with this approach, claiming that it unfairly stifles competition and drives up consumer costs. In order to avoid Apple’s expenses, Epic even introduced a covert payment method within Fortnite. This particular problem triggered a court struggle between the two businesses in the US in 2020. It is still pending the ensuing lawsuit.

Examining Apple’s App Store policies has also been the European Union. With a particular focus on Apple’s in-app purchase system’s required use and limitations on third-party app distribution methods, the EU opened an antitrust probe into the company in 2021.

A Different Playing Field: The European Angle?

Perhaps in anticipation of the EU’s antitrust investigation’s conclusion, Apple eventually approved the Epic Games Store app in Europe. Apple may be forced by European legislation to relax its control over the iOS app market, thereby fostering more competition and possibly resulting in reduced developer fees.

For Epic Games and other software developers who have long complained about Apple’s dominance, this would be a huge victory. The Epic Games Store’s functionality and reach on iOS devices may still be restricted by Apple, it’s crucial to remember that.

The Apple vs. Epic Fight of the Future

Epic Games vs. Apple is still very much an ongoing war. The EU’s antitrust inquiry is still underway, as is the US legal battle. Not only in Europe but possibly globally as well, how these events turn out will have a big impact on how apps are distributed in the future on iOS devices.

Listed below are a few possible future situations:

Apple relaxes regulations

Should legal and regulatory demands increase, Apple may be obliged to relieve some of its limitations on the App Store. The usage of third-party payment methods, reduced developer fees, and possibly even the launch of competing app stores for iOS devices could result from this.

Epic Games Store faces limitations

Apple may discover a method to limit the functioning of the Epic Games Store on iOS, even with their approval. Potential future rejections based on technicality could also be a version of this, as could restrictions on discoverability and in-app functionality.

Things continue as they are

It’s also likely that Apple is able to keep a good amount of control over its App Store. The fundamental framework, which includes limitations on third-party app stores and a required in-app purchase system, might not change much, despite some little adjustments.

It will be important to see how this conflict plays out in the upcoming months and years. Users’ access to and payment methods for apps on their iPhones and iPads may change as a result, which might have a significant impact on the whole app development market.

Recap: A Conflict with Broader Consequences

Game titles and app stores are not the only issues at stake in Epic Games’ conflict with Apple. It is a conflict about dominance, rivalry, and the direction of internet markets. For developers, customers, and the tech sector at large, the resolution of this conflict will have far-reaching effects.

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Dans Knockout City le jeu de baston prisonnier en équipe à venir développé par Velan Studios prévu pour le 21 mai, vous pourrez entendre le fameux « Poc », à savoir le son d’une balle de ballon prisonnier à l’impact. Afin de profiter au mieux de l’univers fascinant de Knockout City où le son est tout aussi important que l’apparence, Velan présente le processus à l’origine des sons caractéristiques du jeu dans un nouvel entretien avec les développeurs et dans un article de blog pour tout savoir sur la création de cet environnement ultra-immersif.Dans le blog, l’équipe révèle sa collaboration avec Sonny et Matt, le duo de musiciens de The Soundlings – connus pour leur vision musicale et leurs compositions pour le film Shazam! de DC, la série HBO Lovecraft Country, la série Netflix Narcos: Mexico et bien d’autres – pour créer la bande originale de Knockout City, composée de 19 morceaux différents. Pendant leurs parties de baston prisonnier, les joueurs pourront écouter de la musique sur la station de radio de Knockout City, "KO City Pirate Radio", avec des chansons de différents groupes et personnages, toutes créées par The Soundlings, qui a recherché plus de 30 genres musicaux afin de créer une musique personnalisée pour le jeu de combat épique à venir.Vous pouvez écouter la bande originale de Knockout City sur Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes et plus encore.Le Directeur audio, Matt Pirog, explique aussi comment l’équipe de Velan a expérimenté différents styles audios pour créer les sons rétrofuturistes de Knockout City. Chaque bruit vous alerte sur tout ce qui se passe autour de vous et dans votre environnement. Découvrez également comment la contribution des équipes aux doublages a permis de donner le ton et d'ajouter un caractère unique à la personnalité de chaque personnage.https://youtu.be/Z_pQmml7W3YKnockout City sera disponible le 21 mai sur PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC sur Origin, Steam et Epic Games Store, et PlayStation®5 et Xbox Series X|S avec rétrocompatibilité, ainsi que pour les membres EA Play et Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Le jeu sera entièrement compatible cross-play et cross-save quelle que soit la plateforme. Dès la sortie, les joueurs profiteront d’un essai gratuit à durée limitée pendant lequel le jeu complet sera jouable. S’ils décident de poursuivre l’aventure, ils pourront acheter le jeu pour 19,99 €.

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Usually i just rb my popular halloween safety guild but with this year being shit i want to let you know how to stay safe and some fun activities to do,

If your town has canceled trick or treating do not still try to go out, if your town still has trick or treating on top of reading my old post make sure you wear your face mask or if your wearing fx makeup or your costume mask is too big wear a face shield over it, wear rubber/latex gloves since god knows if anyone else handing out candy or grabbing candy isnt washing their hands and if you want to still show off nails decorate fakes and glue them to the glove tips, do not eat anything unless from a home you can trust is 100% healthy without sanitizing the wrapper first, no homemade goodies unless you know the people involved are safe, do not join up with randon groups especially if no one is wearing a mask, carry and use hand sanitizer if gloves wont work, and make sure to keep space inbetween you and others going door to door, and unless you know them do not get physically close to any babies you meet not only because of covid but its flu season and little guys immune systems are garbage, if your handing out goodies this year use a marker leading to your door or take one bucket of social distancing distances so only a small amount of kids come to your door at a time, WEAR YOUR MASK AND GLOVES and please follow the baby rule of dont get close to the barbaloots, wipe your door knob regularly through out the night and keep and animals and young children inside just incase, clean everything at the end of the night

For fun things to do instead get a pumpkin treat and bing watch old halloween episodes of disney/nickelodeon/cartoon network shows or your favourite horror movies, epicgamestore has free horror games right now if possible get some snacks and game out for the night, bing read/watch your favourite horror youtube or podcast who cares if you know each episode? Thats what nostalgia if for, or start a new horror channel or podcast, bake some spooky treats and spend the night watching themed movies (like for a ghost theme casper, beetlejuice, the grudge..ect.) make art projects you dont usually habe time for and listen to spooky music, have a zoom/discord party where you and friends dress up and play a game together like among us or phantasmophobia, if you really wanted to you could even just watch hallmarks xmas movie marathon with a hot drink and set up any xmas tree you have or get started on any doy gifts your making, bing watch a childhood favourite series you usually forget about or think its just for kids, Halloween is about respecting the dead and the harvest so how ever you want to safely and legally celebrate dont let anyone stop you even if its just dressing up in your house alone or using precautions to trick or treat have fun but for fucking fucks sakes WEAR YOUR MASK AND SANITIZE YOUR HANDS AND ANY TREATS YOU GET BEFORE EATING

Happy halloween 2020 hopefully next year is better

And original post with safety tips is here!