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Epic Games accuses Google and Samsung of antitrust violations to maintain Play Store dominance through misleading security features.

Disney and Epic Games are developing a new 'persistent universe' for gamified experiences that intertwine various Disney franchises.

Players will experience a seamless flow between Fortnite and Disney through a collaborative ecosystem.

Fortnite returns to iPhones in Europe due to new EU regulations permitting alternative app stores.

Fortnite and other Epic Games titles are returning to mobile platforms after a lengthy legal battle, promoting competition in the mobile ecosystem.

Epic Games is bringing back the original Fortnite Chapter 1 Season 1 mode permanently on December 6, igniting player nostalgia.

Fortnite is introducing an experimental FPS module that could revolutionize gameplay, enhancing user-generated content.

Epic Games has allowed the download of Unreal and Unreal Tournament for free via the Internet Archive, with support from the fan community.

The Internet Archive is crucial for preserving digital media, now offering downloads of Unreal and Unreal Tournament with Epic Games' support.

Epic is suing Google and Samsung over alleged anti-competitive practices that hinder third-party app installations on Android devices.

Epic is focusing on attracting mobile game developers with self-publishing tools, a free games program, and reduced commission fees for Unreal Engine developers.

Epic Games supports the preservation of Unreal and Unreal Tournament by making them available for free through the Internet Archive.

Epic Games allows free access to Unreal and Unreal Tournament via Internet Archive, embracing game preservation and community sharing.

Unreal Engine 5.5 significantly enhances mobile game development, aiming to compete directly with Unity.

Epic Games launched Fab, a unified marketplace for game developers to access assets widely used in Unreal Engine and beyond.

Google must change its app store policies to allow developers more independence.

The ruling is a significant win for Epic Games in its legal battles with Google and Apple.

Developers will still pay Google for services despite the change in policies.

Google must allow third-party app stores and alternative payment methods on Android, per court ruling.

Google must allow more competition in its app business for Android users.

The ruling imposes significant restrictions on how Google operates its Play Store.

Epic Games will collaborate with Google to implement and monitor the changes.

Epic Games alleges collusion between Google and Samsung to restrict competition in app distribution through the Auto Blocker feature.

Epic has filed a lawsuit against Google and Samsung regarding antitrust issues related to app distribution on Android devices.

Samsung's Auto Blocker complicates the use of third-party app stores, which Epic claims discourages user access.

The lawsuit argues that Auto Blocker undermines a previous court ruling that recognized Google's monopoly power.

Google must allow rival Android apps on its Play Store, marking a significant shift in competition regulation.

Epic Games' Fab marketplace streamlines asset acquisition for developers and supports a vision for an interoperable metaverse.

Epic Games has launched the Fab marketplace, a comprehensive platform for digital assets across various game engines.

Epic Games has launched its own app store for mobile devices, bypassing Apple and Google, following a prolonged legal battle.

Microsoft will soon enable Xbox game purchases directly via its Android app due to a recent court ruling allowing rival app stores on Google Play.

Epic Games plans to introduce a social features framework for its store, similar to Fortnite, aiming for cross-device interaction by after summer 2025.

Epic Games Store expands to Android and iOS in Europe, potentially transforming mobile app distribution and competition.

Epic Games accuses Google and Samsung of violating antitrust laws to limit competition in app stores.

The injunction mandates Google to allow third-party app stores access to the Google Play Store for three years.

Apple's fees may deter developers from using Epic's new iOS store, limiting its potential growth beyond Fortnite.

Epic Games will launch a mobile storefront with a free games program in Q4.

The new mobile store aims to attract players and assist developers.

The success of the free games program on PC is influencing the mobile strategy.

Apple's attempt to delay document production in the Epic case was denied, raising concerns about its responsibility and compliance.

Apple must produce over 1 million documents by the court-imposed deadline despite its request for an extension being denied.

Epic Games has launched its digital store on iOS in Europe, benefiting from the Digital Markets Act.

The establishment of alternative iOS app stores offers users increased choices beyond Apple’s App Store.

Apple will enable third-party app stores on iPads in the EU starting September 16, following Digital Markets Act regulations.

Significant changes in iPadOS will improve user access and browsing experience by allowing third-party app stores and browser engines.

Epic Games Store is now available on iPadOS for users in EU countries following the EU's Digital Markets Act.