Fortnite returns to US App Store
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Apple today clarified that it has not blocked Epic Games from updating the iOS Fortnite app in the European Union, but it is not planning to
Epic Games' wildly popular multiplayer shooter game "Fortnite" is available again on Apple's app store in the U.S.
Fortnite has officially returned to Apple's App Store in the United States, ending a nearly five-year ban triggered by a legal clash over in-app payment commissions. Epic Games, the studio behind Fortnite,
(Reuters) - Epic Games' wildly popular multiplayer shooter game "Fortnite" is available again on Apple's (AAPL.O) App Store in the U.S. from Tuesday, capping a ban of nearly five years and marking a major win for the video game company.
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MacWorld on MSNApple could be in serious trouble over Fortnite rejectionThe problem is that Apple is specifically not allowed to “prohibit” the use of external payment links. It can reject apps, or ban developer accounts, at its own discretion. But if it rejects an app or bans a dev for no reason other than its use of such links, does that amount to a de facto prohibition? Again, that’s debatable.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says Fortnite's Friday, May 16 update is "in jeopardy" due to unforeseen iOS application issues with Apple. Here's a quick summary of the situation.