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jjeaff on Aug 14, 2020 | parent | context | favorite | on: Apple just kicked Fortnite off the App Store

Seems like a very expensive stunt if they don't get concessions from apple. That app is literally making millions a week on iOS alone.

tommymachine on Aug 14, 2020 [–]

Ah it makes sense now.

Epic is the maker of unreal engine, which collects a 5% royalty on licensee game sales over $1M.

So they would stand to profit somewhat more than just from lower fees on Fortnite.

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