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Apple accuses Epic of ‘starting a fire and pouring gasoline on it’ in new Fortnite filingApple accuses Epic of ‘starting a fire and pouring gasoline on it’ in new Fortnite filing
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Epic says ‘Sign In with Apple’ will keep working for Fortnite after allEpic says ‘Sign In with Apple’ will keep working for Fortnite after all
Epic Games accounts won’t be able to use Apple’s sign-in system as soon as September 11thEpic Games accounts won’t be able to use Apple’s sign-in system as soon as September 11th
Apple will seek damages from Epic Games for breach of App Store contractApple will seek damages from Epic Games for breach of App Store contract
Read Epic’s new, full argument why a court should force Apple to reinstate FortniteRead Epic’s new, full argument why a court should force Apple to reinstate Fortnite
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Why you can no longer install Fortnite on iOSWhy you can no longer install Fortnite on iOS
Hope you didn’t delete Fortnite or Infinity Blade because Apple just terminated Epic’s dev accountHope you didn’t delete Fortnite or Infinity Blade because Apple just terminated Epic’s dev account
Fortnite on iOS already feels empty and datedFortnite on iOS already feels empty and dated
Fortnite is splitting into two different games because of Epic and Apple’s fightFortnite is splitting into two different games because of Epic and Apple’s fight
Epic confirms Fortnite’s new season won’t be on iPhone, iPad, or MacEpic confirms Fortnite’s new season won’t be on iPhone, iPad, or Mac
Why Epic can’t afford to lose the Unreal Engine in its legal fight with Apple

Apple and Epic’s Fortnite fight has spiraled into something much more

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Apple and Epic have to win over more than just a judgeApple and Epic have to win over more than just a judge
Epic judge will protect Unreal Engine — but not FortniteEpic judge will protect Unreal Engine — but not Fortnite
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‘Developers are fleeing the Unreal Engine,’ Epic tells court‘Developers are fleeing the Unreal Engine,’ Epic tells court
Microsoft says Forza is at risk from Apple’s Unreal Engine cutoffMicrosoft says Forza is at risk from Apple’s Unreal Engine cutoff
Read the emails between Epic and Apple that led to Fortnite’s App Store banRead the emails between Epic and Apple that led to Fortnite’s App Store ban
Apple says Epic is ‘putting the entire App Store model at risk’Apple says Epic is ‘putting the entire App Store model at risk’
Fortnite teases Marvel-themed season, but iPhone and iPad players could miss outFortnite teases Marvel-themed season, but iPhone and iPad players could miss out
Epic to host a #FreeFortnite tournament with anti-Apple prizesEpic to host a #FreeFortnite tournament with anti-Apple prizes
Epic used its playbook for Fortnite events against Apple and GoogleEpic used its playbook for Fortnite events against Apple and Google
Apple tells Epic ‘we won’t make an exception’ for FortniteApple tells Epic ‘we won’t make an exception’ for Fortnite
Epic says Apple threatens ‘catastrophic’ response in two weeks if Fortnite doesn’t comply with rulesEpic says Apple threatens ‘catastrophic’ response in two weeks if Fortnite doesn’t comply with rules
Epic’s Fortnite standoff is putting Apple’s cash cow at riskEpic’s Fortnite standoff is putting Apple’s cash cow at risk
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Apple stumbled into a war with the gaming industry, and the future of iOS is at stake

Apple’s cloud ban and Fortnite feud have made it gaming’s latest villain

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Epic CEO Tim Sweeney says Apple fight is about ‘basic freedoms of all consumers and developers’Epic CEO Tim Sweeney says Apple fight is about ‘basic freedoms of all consumers and developers’

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