#epic-games
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Epic is bringing Fortnite to Linux and rebuilding its anti-cheat
Epic is rebuilding Easy Anti-Cheat so Fortnite can finally run on Linux. There's no timeline yet, but a new launcher is already shipping in preview — on Linux for the first time.
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Epic Games reportedly pivots to an "AI first" game development model
According to a report, the studio is betting on artificial intelligence for a delayed Marvel/Star Wars shooter built as part of a collaboration with Disney.
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Challengers Approach: Rival App Stores Land on Google Play
After Epic Games' years-long antitrust fight, Google has begun letting rival third-party app stores be distributed through Google Play. The EFF calls it a win for competition and a chance at more meaningful choice.
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Apple wants a 15% cut of purchases made through external links in iOS apps
Apple has proposed to a federal court that it be allowed to charge up to a 15% commission on purchases made through external links inside iOS apps.
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Court Orders Google to Make Installing Third-Party App Stores on Android Easier
Judge James Donato sided with Epic Games: Google is still artificially complicating the installation of competing app stores — and he ordered the needless obstacles removed within a week.
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Aptoide Is Back on Google Play: The First Competing Store Inside Google's US Marketplace
After more than a decade, the Aptoide app store is available on Google Play once again — thanks to changes the court ordered Google to make in the wake of the Epic Games case.