'Epic Games,' the developers behind 'Fortnite,' one of the largest video games in the world, has worked with NVIDIA to once again allow gamers to play Fortnite on iOS devices. Epic Games and Apple have an ongoing lawsuit that began in 2021. The main topic of this lawsuit is Apple's monopoly over games on its platform through the App Store, and how this results in Apple processing all in-game transactions on its devices. Epic Games is fighting against Apple for the right to sell in-game content in Fortnite without needing to pay a fraction of these earnings to Apple.
This lawsuit has been ongoing for over a year and will likely continue for years to come, so until then, Apple banned Fortnite from its App Store in September 2021. Now, Epic and NVIDIA have found a loophole to allow iOS users to play Fortnite once again. iPhone users can access Fortnite through NVIDIA's 'GeForce Now' service, though only through the Safari web browser due to the ongoing lawsuit. However, This does mean that Epic Games has found a legal loophole of sorts that allows iPhone owners around the world to once again enjoy its flagship battle royale game on the go.
iOS-Compatible Game Streaming Services
NVIDIA and Epic Have Brought Fortnite Back to iOS Devices
Trend Themes
1. Cloud-based Game Streaming - The use of cloud-based game streaming services like NVIDIA's GeForce Now could disrupt the traditional model of downloading games on mobile devices.
2. Legal Loopholes for App Access - The workaround for access to banned apps, as seen in NVIDIA's GeForce Now service, could revolutionize the relationship between app developers and app store owners.
3. Monopoly Disruption - The ongoing lawsuit between Apple and Epic Games highlights the need for a fairer distribution of profits between app developers and app store owners, creating opportunities for new app marketplaces and platforms.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Industry - The gaming industry could leverage cloud-based game streaming services to provide access to games across a wide range of devices and operating systems.
2. App Store Industry - App store owners could benefit from exploring alternative revenue models that give app developers a more fair share in profits, improving overall relationships with the app developer ecosystem.
3. Legal Industry - The ongoing Apple-Epic Games lawsuit could set a precedent for similar legal cases in the tech industry regarding monopolies and profit distribution, paving the way for more fair competition and innovation.