Fortnite releases 1984 insult ad in spat with Apple and Google app stores

By Shawn Lim

Tech giants Apple and Google have removed video game Fortnite from their app stores after accusing the maker of the game, Epic Games, of violating their in-app payment guidelines.

Epic Games, owned by Chinese gaming giant Tencent, was removed from Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play Store after Fortnite circumvented the in-app payment system to avoid hefty fees, instead encouraging users to pay Epic Games directly.

Apple currently takes a 15-30% cut of payments made inside apps. Apps that already have a credit card on file with iPhone customers and Read full story ›

Source: The Drum