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Epic vs. Apple: 10 Strangest Facts the Fortnite Trial Has Revealed So Far

The Epic vs. Apple trial may have started over a disagreement about Apple’s revenue share and how it was impacting Fortnite, but the early days of the trial have already made it clear that these proceedings are going to bring a lot of strange facts about both companies to the surface. As Epic and Apple release everything from email chains to internal reports, gamers everywhere are being treated to a rare look at the inner workings of two companies that tend to keep things pretty close to the chest. In fact, it seems that both sides may have revealed more…
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How Fortnite Became Gaming’s Great Shameless Marketing Tool

“Fortnite is dead” felt like an increasingly popular sentiment in 2020. You certainly didn’t have to look too hard to find comments from gamers who felt that it was the end of an era for a game so popular that it was prominently featured in the highest-grossing movie of all-time. But in recent months, it felt like the game had fallen off the cultural radar. Whenever you looked at Twitch, it seemed like most of the service’s most popular streamers had moved on to Call of Duty: Warzone, Valorant, and a legion of viral games like Fall Guys, Among Us,…
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Best Fortnite Chapter 2: Season 5 Battle Pass Skins and Items

Fortnite Chapter 2: Season 5’s Battle Pass is finally here, which means it’s time for parents everywhere to watch their wallets as children across the world prepare to throw money at Epic Games’ absurdly popular battle royale title. In all seriousness, the launch of a new season really is the best time to get back into Fortnite, especially if you’re going for all the new items. This particular season’s unlocks are highlighted by Mandalorian cameos, gladiators, anime visuals, and a mysterious being known only as Mancake. Here are the best Battle Pass unlocks for Fortnite Chapter 2: Season 5 that…
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Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 4: Nexus War Pits Marvel Heroes Against Galactus

As teased for the past few days, the Marvel universe has returned to Fortnite, this time for a battle much bigger than last year’s Thanos Avengers: Endgame crossover. Fortnite Season 2 Chapter 4: Nexus War brings some of Marvel’s greatest heroes to face Galactus, the classic world-eating villain who threatens to devour the island once and for all. Iron Man, Wolverine, Storm, Mystique, Doctor Doom, She-Hulk, and Groot join Thor in a fight stop Galactus before it is too late. This story, which seems to be a tie-in to a Thor arc in the Marvel comics, was foreshadowed within comic…
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Fortnite Remains Unavailable on iOS Following Judge’s Ruling

U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has issued a restraining order against Apple which will temporarily prevent them from denying Epic Games access to the Apple Developer Program and the iOS version of the Unreal Engine. “I am not inclined to grant relief with respect to the games,” said Judge Rogers at the start of the hearing (as reported by The Verge). “But I am inclined to grant relief with respect to the Unreal Engine.” The distinction between Epic’s battle with Apple over the Unreal Engine and their disputes over Fortnite‘s transaction fees is an important one. As Judge Rogers…
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Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 4: Thor Heralds the Arrival of Galactus

Something big is coming to Fortnite. As we already discussed last week, teasers and rumors are pointing to some kind of big Marvel crossover for the game’s Chapter 2 Season 4. It’s not the craziest idea, especially since Fortnite previously brought Thanos and the Infinity Gauntlet to its battle royale mode to tie into Avengers: Endgame last year. We already know that this event will revolve around Thor in some way, which is way more fitting than Thanos, considering how Thor played Fortnite in Avengers: Endgame with his Warbound brethren Korg and Miek. But Thor ain’t coming alone. The island…
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Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 4 Update Teaser Reveals Marvel Event

A post on the Fortnite Twitter account seemingly confirms previous rumors that the game’s upcoming Chapter 2, Season 4 update will feature a tie-in with Marvel Comics. 🔨⚡🌈 pic.twitter.com/0U7fFnrTsW— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) August 21, 2020 As you can see, the above tweet isn’t exactly overflowing with shocking new details. However, it does seemingly confirm that the next Fortnite update will emphasize the game’s upcoming Marvel collaboration. It also verifies that the update will start on August 27. How long this update will last and what, exactly, will be included as part of this event is what remains to be seen. Of…
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Fortnite Versus Apple: 1984 Video Meaning Explained

Fortnite has been removed from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Apple and Google’s decisions to remove the gaming app from their digital storefronts seemed to come out of nowhere but this situation has actually been brewing behind the scenes for quite some time. That would actually explain how Fortnite developer Epic Games could respond so quickly to Apple’s action, posting a video short titled “Nineteen Eighty Fortnite” which takes some…less than subtle jabs at the tech giant. Yet, once you get past some of the video’s obvious visual gags, you’ll find that this short actually features quite…
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Fortnite Removed From Google Play Store

Google has removed Fortnite from the Play Store following Apple’s recent decision to also remove the popular gaming app from its App Store. “The open Android ecosystem lets developers distribute apps through multiple app stores,” Google says in a statement explaining their decision to remove the Fortnite app. “For game developers who choose to use the Play Store, we have consistent policies that are fair to developers and keep the store safe for users. While Fortnite remains available on Android, we can no longer make it available on Play because it violates our policies. However, we welcome the opportunity to…
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Fortnite Removed From Apple App Store Over Policy Violations

Apple has removed Fortnite from the App Store following Epic Games’ decision to allow mobile players to purchase in-game currency directly from the developer. “Today, Epic Games took the unfortunate step of violating the App Store guidelines that are applied equally to every developer and designed to keep the store safe for our users,” says Apple in a statement to The Verge. “As a result, their Fortnite app has been removed from the store. Epic enabled a feature in its app which was not reviewed or approved by Apple, and they did so with the express intent of violating the…
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Sony Invests $250 Million in Fortnite Developer Epic Games

Sony has acquired a minor share in Fortnite developer Epic Games via a $250 million investment. “Epic’s powerful technology in areas such as graphics places them at the forefront of game engine development with Unreal Engine and other innovations,” Sony President and CEO Kenichiro Yoshida said via a statement. “There’s no better example of this than the revolutionary entertainment experience Fortnite. Throughout our investment, we will explore opportunities for further collaboration with Epic to delight and bring value to consumers and the industry at large, not only in games but also across the rapidly evolving digital entertainment landscape.” Epic founder…
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