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Epic Games Accuses Apple of Blocking European Game Store Launch

Jul 5, 2024 1 min read

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Epic Games has accused Apple of delaying the launch of its game store on iPhones and iPads in Europe. According to the "Fortnite" maker, Apple has twice rejected documents submitted by Epic to launch the Epic Games Store due to the design similarities of certain buttons and labels with those used in Apple's own App Store. This dispute is part of a broader conflict over Apple's control of the iOS app ecosystem.

Epic Games has shared its concerns with the European Commission, which had previously approved the opening of Epic's game store in Europe under regulatory pressure. The ongoing tension between the two companies began in 2020, with Epic alleging that Apple's commission practices on in-app payments violate antitrust rules. Apple has not responded to requests for comment on this issue.

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