News Epic vs Apple judge calls for trial by jury Trial could begin in July 2021 at the earliest, still no ruling on whether Fortnite can return to iOS Sept. 29, 2020 James Batchelor
News Google to make third-party app store use easier with Android 12 But it's also doubling down on its requirements that it get a 30% cut of Play Store sales Sept. 28, 2020 Rebekah Valentine
News Epic Games acquires SuperAwesome The deal will see the two companies work together on "kid-safe" online services Sept. 25, 2020 Matthew Handrahan
News Trump administration reportedly questions Epic, Riot about Tencent investment Both companies said to have received letters from Committee on Foreign Investment in the US following executive order against WeChat Sept. 18, 2020 James Batchelor
News Apple presses court to deny Epic's request for lift on Fortnite ban iPhone maker reiterates argument that this situation is of Epic's own making, says Fortnite firm is "a saboteur, not a martyr" Sept. 17, 2020 James Batchelor
News Apple goes on offensive in Epic Games lawsuit Update: Apple's official login system will work with Fortnite "indefinitely" but users are encouraged to update Epic accounts Sept. 10, 2020 Alex Calvin
News Google requests court not connect it to Apple vs Epic Firm says it has yet to be officially served a complaint, but will challenge "based on circumstances unique to Android" Sept. 7, 2020 James Batchelor
News Epic Games wants court order to reinstate Fortnite on iOS Unreal firm files another preliminary injunction to "stop Apple from retaliating" during antitrust case Sept. 7, 2020 James Batchelor
News Apple terminates Epic's developer account as promised However, Unreal Engine on iOS remains unaffected thanks to restraining order Aug. 28, 2020 Rebekah Valentine
News Epic wins restraining order against Apple but Fortnite remains blocked Judge says Epic has yet to demonstrate antitrust, but agrees that "serious questions do exist" Aug. 25, 2020 James Batchelor
News Apple opposes Epic's restraining order, says dispute is "completely avoidable" iPhone maker claims damage to Fortnite and Unreal is self-inflicted, says Epic has not proved Apple is a monopoly Aug. 24, 2020 James Batchelor
News Microsoft files statement supporting Epic Games against Apple Xbox firm says Unreal Engine is "critical technology" and blocking it on iOS "will harm game creators and gamers" Aug. 24, 2020 James Batchelor
News Epic Games turns Apple dispute into Fortnite event Upcoming #FreeFortnite Cup will feature anti-Apple prizes as iOS users prepare to be blocked from updates Aug. 21, 2020 James Batchelor
News Apple terminating Epic developer accounts, tools access UPDATE: iPhone maker responds to restraining order, says App Store ban is a "problem Epic has created for itself" Aug. 18, 2020 Rebekah Valentine
News Epic is doing the right thing the wrong way | Podcast Latest episode available to download now, also discusses impact of Halo Infinite delay Aug. 17, 2020 GamesIndustry.biz Staff
News Florida landmark Coral Castle suing Epic Games Company behind the tourist attraction demands damages and removal of in-game castle Aug. 17, 2020 James Batchelor
Opinion Epic's Nineteen Eighty-Fortnite video is an irresponsible piece of corporate propaganda | Opinion Fortnite's operator is fully prepared to weaponize its young audience of millions for its own monetary gain Aug. 14, 2020 Rebekah Valentine
News Fortnite has also been kicked off of Google Play Update: And, as with Apple, Epic Games is now also suing Google for anti-competitive practices Aug. 13, 2020 Rebekah Valentine
News Fortnite removed from App Store after it dodges Apple's rule on direct payments Update: Epic Games has filed a legal complaint against Apple, taking the fight over the 30% cut to US courts Aug. 13, 2020 Rebekah Valentine
News Epic Games is now worth $17.3bn following latest funding round Fortnite firm raised $1.78 billion, including Sony's $250 million investment Aug. 6, 2020 James Batchelor
News Epic Games Store adds modding support MechWarrior 5 is the first title to beta test new feature Aug. 4, 2020 James Batchelor
News Tim Sweeney: Apple has "gone crazy" over rev share approach "Apple has no right to take any percent of any company's revenue just because they made the phone people use to access the stuff," says Epic Games founder July 29, 2020 Ivy Taylor
Stub Epic has awarded devs $42m under its MegaGrants program The $100m fund launched in March 2019, has provided support for more than 600 recipients July 24, 2020 Matthew Handrahan
News Sony invests $250m in Epic Games Tech giants plan to broaden existing collaborations across technology, social entertainment, and digital ecosystems July 9, 2020 Rebekah Valentine
News Psyonix commits $4.5m a year in prizes to Rocket League esports RLCS X will be protected "if live international events are not possible during the season due to worldwide health concerns" July 2, 2020 Matthew Handrahan