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Epic Games has won. Fortnite will return to the Play Store and developer commissions will be lower than ever

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It’s been almost six years since it started the war between Epic Games and Google. A battle in which the American court ended up determining that the Google Play Store it was a monopolyand in which the company was forced to change its commission system and policy with third-party stores. Today, we know exactly what those changes will look like. A new era. We don’t say it, Google says it in its publication titled “A new era for choice and openness.” The lawsuits with Epic Games have forced the company to take a new directionmaking its commission system more flexible and allowing third-party developers to implement their own stores. The change in commissions. Google will eliminate its 30% commissions and move to a new 20% one. This rate refers to the commission charged by the application store when a user purchases something within an app (in app purchase). New developers who join the new Google programs will be able to reduce this commission up to 15%. These figures say goodbye to the 30% rate that giants like Epic Games described it as abusiveand which were modified by judicial order of the US Supreme Court. Third party stores. Epic Games had to launch your Epic Games Store outside of Google Play to avoid commissions, something that will no longer be necessary. Just like Apple had to do, Google will have to facilitate the installation process of third-party stores. As they have shown in their own publication, there will be an interface on Android dedicated to third-party application stores, so that users who download them have a more simplified and unified installation flow. This interface will be available to all developers who want to join the program. Otherwise, we will continue to be able to install them like any other APK. The before and after. The Google/Epic case marks a before and after: it is a warning to the rest of the giants. The PC platform Steam charges a 30% commission on game sales and microtransactions. Same figure that Sony charges developers on the PlayStation Store. For years, 30% became the name of large stores, but European regulatory pressures and the antitrust trials held in the US are the first blow to this wall of 30. In Xataka | Obtainium: what it is and how this alternative application store to the Google Play Store on Android works

Fortnite returns to the Android store

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‘Fortnite’ has had to wait a few months, but it is now available for Android users (at the moment in the United States, and in other countries, irregularly, if the game is installed with the Epic Games app) as a download from the Store. A true triumph for Epic that comes in handy to inaugurate season 7 of the game. What has happened? ‘Fortnite’ has returned to the Android Store American after Google has complied with the court order that forced it to open its ecosystem to competition. The return of popular battle royale by Epic Games culminates a legal battle against Google’s monopoly that has spanned more than four years and ended with a historic defeat for the technology giant. As confirmed by Epic Gamesinitial availability is limited to the United States while negotiations continue to obtain judicial approval of the final agreement that would allow its expansion to the rest of the world. It is the direct result compliance with a court order, which found Google guilty of illegal monopolistic practices. The verdict. On December 11, 2023, a jury in California unanimously ruled in favor of Epic Games on all eleven charges brought against Google. The decision established that the company had operated an illegal monopoly both in the distribution of Android applications and in the payment system within the apps. The judge imposed an injunction requiring the Play Store to distribute alternative app stores. During the trial, Epic exposed what Google internally called “Project Hug,” an initiative in which Google spent hundreds of millions of dollars in secret settlements with more than twenty core developers. According to became documentedbeneficiaries included Activision Blizzard, Nintendo, Riot Games, Square Enix, Tencent and Ubisoft, among others. Google offered to Epic a deal valued at $208 million to keep Fortnite on the Play Store, an offer that Epic rejected, unleashing what Google saw as a “risk of contagion.” Opposite verdicts. The curious thing is that Epic Games lost decisively against Apple in a practically identical case. a judge dismissed nine of the ten lawsuits Epic antitrust case against the iOS App Store in 2021. The fundamental difference was who decided each case. While Apple opted for a trial before a judge, Epic demanded jury to confront Google. Apple managed at the time to defend its “walled garden” model by arguing that full control over iOS guaranteed security and privacy. Epic’s own CEO, Tim Sweeney, admitted during trial to use iPhone personally for these reasons. Android, on the other hand, presents itself as an open platform that allows multiple stores, which made its restrictive practices more difficult to justify. The case against Apple, however, is still ongoing, and includes perjury allegations against Apple. The agreement. Epic and Google have presented a proposed agreement that, if approved, would end five years of legal confrontation. The agreement drastically reduces commissions that Google can charge: between 9% and 20% depending on the type of transaction and the date of installation of the app, figures well below the historical 30% that motivated the original conflict. The agreement maintains the restrictions of the original court order, permanently prohibiting Google from paying manufacturers, operators or developers for exclusivity agreements that favor the Play Store. The agreement between both companies would go beyond the application of the judicial decision: it would be global and would remain in force until June 2032, making it one of the most important antitrust pacts ever assumed by a platform. Significantly, the judge questioned that two “mortal enemies” who fought “ruthlessly” for years suddenly reached an agreement, suggesting that Google may be trying to water down remedies after losing all its appeals, and has scheduled an additional hearing for December or January to clarify whether the agreement genuinely addresses the Google Play monopoly. In Xataka | How ‘Fortnite’ is creating its particular “Fortniteverse” thanks to LEGO, with which it is reformulating its foundations

there are ‘Mario Kart’, ‘The Legend of Zelda’, ‘Fortnite’ and more

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Among the many virtues of LEGO®, variety is one of the best. If we take a look at the Danish brand’s catalogue, it is not difficult to find a set (or several) that catches our attention. We have some based on movies, also on series and, of course, in video games. In fact, of the latter we can find some that are truly amazing and that, in addition to being fun to assemble, are great for giving a different touch to our room or play corner. There are many that we can choose for this, but below we leave you a selection of some of the most notable: LEGO® Mario Kart: Mario and Kart standard by 169.99 eurosone of the latest gaming cutting sets that the brand has released. LEGO® Great Deku Tree “2 in 1” by 299.99 eurosa brutal set with which we can build two completely different trees. LEGO® Mecha team leader by 229.99 eurosan articulated set made up of more than 2,500 pieces. LEGO® The Socrates Museum Collection by 79.99 eurosa very customizable ‘Animal Crossing’ set. LEGO® battle bus by 99.99 eurosa very recognizable set of this ‘Fortnite’ vehicle. LEGO® Mario Kart: Mario and Kart The first of the sets that we bring you is also one of the last that LEGO® has launched. This is Mario and his Kart, a set that has an approximate length of 32 centimeters. Both the head and arms are articulated and it has a base that allows the vehicle to be placed in different ways. It is available for 169.99 euros. Mario Kart™: Standard Mario and Kart The price could vary. We earn commission from these links LEGO® Great Deku Tree “2 in 1” Among the gaming cutting sets that the brand has, this Great Deku Tree is one of the most striking. It stands out because it is a “2 in 1” figure: we can assemble the tree that appears in ‘Ocarina of Time’ or the one in ‘Breath of the Wild’. There are just 2,500 pieces that provide a lot of play and also include very recognizable objects from ‘The Legend of Zelda’ franchise, such as the Hylian Shield or the Master Sword. Costs 299.99 euros. Great Deku Tree “2 in 1” The price could vary. We earn commission from these links LEGO® Mecha team leader ‘Fortnite’ fans have several very striking sets available, like this Mecha Team Leader. It is loaded with details and we can vary its pose thanks to the fact that its hips, arms, feet and head are articulable. It comes with some accessories and a minifigure based on the same character. It has more than 2,500 pieces and costs 229.99 euros. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links LEGO® The Socrates Museum Collection We also have some sets based on ‘Animal Crossing’ like this one from The Socrates Museum Collection. As it is divided into several spaces, we can configure it in different ways so as not to always have the same thing displayed. It comes with two minifigures and is available for 79.99 euros. The Socrates Museum Collection The price could vary. We earn commission from these links LEGO® Battle Bus We close with another ‘Fortnite’ set, this time with one based on this iconic flying bus. It is a set that is close to 1,000 pieces and in this case includes 9 minifigures. In addition to these, it also comes with a lot of very recognizable accessories from the video game, such as the straw, the pickaxe or the suction cup launcher. comes out for 99.99 euros. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | LEGO® In Xataka | Your favorite series, comics and movies also in LEGO: 15 construction kits ideal to assemble yourself or give as a gift In Xataka | LEGO constructions on another level: the Technic Series has the models that any collector would dream of

Apple loses the war against Epic. Fortnite returns triumphant and Spotify already prepares its rematch

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Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers accuses Apple of lying under oath and eliminates commissions for external paymentsopening the door to important changes in the application market. Why is it important. The judge has ordered Apple to stop commissions on external purchases and have eliminated restrictions on how developers can lead users to alternative payment methods. This decision can be a before and after in the app industry … and cut billions of Apple’s annual revenues. The sentence dismantles Apple’s strategy, which tried to avoid the 2021 court order charging a 27% commission for external purchases and installing “fear screens” to deter users from using options outside their ecosystem. Between bambalins. The judge accused Apple’s Vice President of “Lying blatantly under oath” and has sent the case to the Prosecutor’s Office to investigate possible contempt crimes. According to judicial documents, Apple knew perfectly what he was doing and “at every moment he chose the most anti -competitive option.” The magistrate also revealed that Tim Cook ignored the advice of Phil Schiller, head of the App Store, who advocated complying with the original order without charging commissions. “Cook chosen badly,” he said in A demolition failure of 80 pages. The background. It all started in 2020 when Epic Games included in Fortnite its own payment systemcausing its immediate expulsion from the App Store. Although Apple He won most original litigation issuesThe judge ruled that the company was limiting the competition by preventing developers from informing users about payment alternatives. The new sentence arrives after years of legal battle and dismantles the business model that represents an important part of the almost 100,000 million dollars that Apple enters annually for services. What is happening. Epic Games has announced that Fortnite will return to the American App Store next week. His CEO, Tim Sweeney, has offered a “peace proposal”: if Apple applies this framework without worldwide commissions, Epic will return to all app store and leave all related litigation. Meanwhile, Spotify has already sent an update of its application that will allow US users to see subscription prices, access external purchase links and change between different plans without going through the Apple payment system. The company considers this ruling as “the most important action to date” against Apple anti -competitive practices. The big question. Will this sentence change the way in which all application stores operate? Epic is already positioning an attractive offer: since June, developers will not pay commissions for the first million dollars of income through their store. This case could be a turning point, especially because it adds to the regulatory pressure that Apple already faces in Europe with the Digital Markets Law. For users, it means more payment options, possible discounts and a more transparent experience when buying digital content. In Xataka | Apple has been obsessed with the Iphone Premium for years. All I needed was a good and cheap Outstanding image | Xataka

At 15 he won 400,000 euros in Fortnite tournaments and his mother took him out of school. This has been since then

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Fortnite catapulted the Fury for electronic sports to unimaginable levels, turning this discipline into a multi -million dollar industry that Drag masses in your events and delivers true fortunes to the winners of their tournaments. In that situation, a 15 -year -old British boy was seen in 2019, when he won a Fortnite tournament, taking a whopping 11,300 euros in one afternoon. This achievement served to make the dream of many teenagers around the world come true: convince their mother of leave classes at school and professionally devote to Fortnite. Five years later a doubt shakes us: will it have already become a millionaire based on harvesting victories in tournaments? Benjyfishy, ​​the British who changed the school for Fortnite competitions The eSports industrylike Hollywood’s, it is closely linked to the United States time strip. Therefore, the young Benjy soon had to choose between participating in the American tournaments late at dawn or following the schedule of his school. The solution was leave schoolopting for a personalized education from home that allowed him to continue gaining fame and experience in Fortnite while continued his training. That same year he managed to accumulate 392,447 dollars to rise with the first positions in the different tournaments of the Epic Games titleusing alias Benjyfishy. A year later, he added $ 147,000 to his current account, although, being minor, the prize was in custody until his age. In 2021, interest by Fortnite lowered its intensity, but the Twitch boom and other streaming platforms They facilitated that the Benjyfishy channel achieved large audience data. The average at that time was 24,000 spectators and almost 20 million hours seen, which allowed the adolescent to continue receiving a good amount of income. Benjy’s career He took a radical turn in 2022. Seeing that the audience levels and the amount of the awards in the tournaments no longer did so profitable, he decided Change Fortnite by Valorant. The change was an immediate fall in the traffic figures of Your Twitch Channelto date based on Fortnite content, but Valorant’s competitive was being created, so the young man considered that it was the right time to make the leap. The beginnings were not simple and the figures of their channel were fallen with 53% falls in audiences and almost 70% in the metric views. However, Benjyfishy’s ability in the Riot Games Shooter soon had its reward. In 2023, that ado Professional Valorant player. In the summer of 2023 he left the American NRG team to join the ranks of Spanish Team Heretics to play for the title of Riot Games. At 19, the Young player has a contract until 2025 With one of the most prominent teams of the international competitive and, although its Twitch channel has not managed to match your stage with Fortnite, it is among the 150 most seen about Valorant. Although he has managed to earn a lot of money with the competition, Benjy has not become a millionaire, but at least he has fulfilled his dream. In Xataka | Mrbeast is one of the most successful youtubers. It is also an example of the excesses of self -exploitation In Xataka | For some reason, Castilla-La Mancha wants to promote himself in metavers. So now it will appear in ‘Fortnite’ Image | Benjyfishy *An earlier version of this article was published in January 2024

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