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Sean Hollister

Sean Hollister

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    Fortnite on Steam Deck? Sweeney says Valve needs “tens of millions of users” to justify it.

    A tidbit from my interview:

    Why is Fortnite still not playable on Steam Deck?

    If we only had a few more programmers. It’s the Linux problem. I love the Steam Deck hardware. Valve has done an amazing job there; I wish they would get to tens of millions of users, at which point it would actually make sense to support it.

    Epic’s own Easy Anti-Cheat does support Steam Deck, though — and both Valve and Epic agreed the anti-cheat part should be a simple matter in November 2021.

    Epic CEO Tim Sweeney: the post-trial interview

    An interview with Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney.

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    And here is Epic’s celebratory blog post after the Epic v. Google ruling.

    In case you’re wondering why Tim Sweeney was thanking jurors on behalf of 1 million developers... it’s part of this blog post, too.

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    Google will appeal the Epic v. Google verdict.

    We plan to challenge the verdict. Android and Google Play provide more choice and openness than any other major mobile platform. The trial made clear that we compete fiercely with Apple and its App Store, as well as app stores on Android devices and gaming consoles. We will continue to defend the Android business model and remain deeply committed to our users, partners, and the broader Android ecosystem. - Wilson White, VP, Government Affairs & Public Policy

    That’s not surprising: a jury gave Epic a total victory today.

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    Here is Tim Sweeney’s victory tweet following the Epic v. Google verdict:

    “Victory over Google! After 4 weeks of detailed court testimony, the California jury found against the Google Play monopoly on all counts. The Court’s work on remedies will start in January. Thanks for everyone’s support and faith! Free Fortnite!”

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    Sean Hollister
    In the hallway, Epic’s attorneys are taking photos with the jurors.

    The jury is all smiles. “The one million game developers who couldn’t be here thank you,” says Sweeney, as they head into the elevator and down out of the courthouse.

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    Sean Hollister
    Epic CEO Tim Sweeney has a huge smile on his face and is shaking hands.

    He thanked Google’s lead attorney Glenn Pomerantz “for being very professional” and clapped Epic’s lead attorney Gary Bornstein on the back.

    Attorneys for both sides will meet with the judge in the second week of January to discuss next steps.

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    We have a verdict in Epic v. Google.

    Stand by... attorneys and journalists have filed back into the courtroom. We’re waiting for the judge and jury now.

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    Sean Hollister
    We’re done with closing arguments in Epic v. Google.

    Bornstein asked the jury to carefully read the jury instructions because Google apparently cherry-picked a sentence to point out to them earlier. He also asked them to consider whether Google tried to nip competition in the bud before it could ever emerge.

    The jury filed out, the judge thanked both parties for preparing the case well and arguing it efficiently... and now, we’re done until there’s a verdict! It sounds like the jury will eat lunch before beginning deliberations, so I should have time to grab some food as well.