May 28, 2021: Epic files updated Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law after the conclusion of the Epic v. September 4, 2020: Epic files a Motion for a Preliminary Injunction against Apple Īpril 8, 2021: Epic files Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law This is why we fight.Įpic has taken legal action to end Apple and Google’s anti-competitive restrictions on mobile device marketplaces around the world.Īugust 13, 2020: Epic files a Complaint for Injunctive Relief with the United States District Court, Northern District of California, commencing legal proceedings against Apple in the US Īugust 17, 2020: Epic files a Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order against Apple Īugust 23, 2020: Epic files a Reply Brief in Support of the Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order against Apple We are committed to securing lasting freedoms for all. These policies, together with Apple’s chilling enforcement strategy, directly impede innovation and invention of entirely new kinds of apps, games, and businesses.Įpic is one of the many game developers who have long worked to advance better and fairer platform practices, such as cross-platform gameplay, communication, accounts, and items in Fortnite on 7 platforms (though now only 6). Apple’s policies would have even blocked the World Wide Web if it had been invented after the iPhone, because Apple policies disallow running code not reviewed by Apple, accepting payments directly from customers, and accessing content not reviewed by Apple - all fundamental features of the web. Apple and Google’s policies take these freedoms away.Īpple’s policies are so restrictive that they block gaming services like Microsoft xCloud, NVIDIA GeForce NOW, and Google Stadia from existing on iOS. Software makers have the right to freely express their ideas and to compete in a fair marketplace. You, as a mobile device owner, have the right to install apps from sources of your choosing. As a matter of principle, we refused to do so. Their proposal was an invitation for Epic to collude with Apple to maintain its monopoly over in-app payments on iOS, suppressing free market competition and inflating prices. Further, Apple threatened to prevent Epic from creating software for all Apple devices - not just on Fortnite but all of our games, and Unreal Engine too.Īpple demanded that Epic revert Fortnite to exclusively use Apple payments. ![]() Both Apple and Google retaliated by blocking Fortnite updates. You have from now until March 20 to submit what Richmond locations you would like to see featured on the board by emailing your ideas to The game is expected to be available at select locations this fall.Epic gave Fortnite players on iOS and Google Play a choice between Apple/Google payment and Epic direct payment, passing on savings to direct purchasers. So, we want to make sure that it still feels like Monopoly, but your version of Monopoly." "I know, for me, it's always been the thimble. So, people have personal connections with all those," said Marano. One of the great things about Monopoly, it's been around forever, the pieces haven't really changed. "We still want you to feel like you're playing Monopoly. He added that while the locations will be Richmond-specific, other elements of the game, like the pieces, will stay the same. It's what's important to the community," said Marano. "Doesn't mean that it's going to be strictly a 200-year-old business or 200-year-old building. But, he said that Boardwalk and Park Place would be reserved for the most iconic places. Marano said the finalists will spread around the board with each color representing a different sector. We look for a lot of credibility, community outreach, as long as well as some longevity." "There is a vetting process for who gets submitted to the board. It's fun to be able to talk to the people in Richmond and see that local pride that they have and how proud they are to be from here," said Marano. And number two, it really just makes my job exciting. "Because, number one, it makes for a great board. Marano said the company is asking locals to submit their suggestions for what Richmond landmarks, businesses, and places should be on the board. "Richmond is officially past go and you're part of the Monopoly family," said John Marano, Top Trumps USA Sales Executive. To be selected by Top Trumps is a more exclusive list, with other games designed around destinations like Napa Valley, Lake Tahoe, Cambridge and more. This board game will be produced by Top Trumps USA under license from Hasbro - not to be confused with the Richmond-opoly game produced by a different company. Monopoly was in town Thursday to officially announce the limited-edition game. ![]() The City of Richmond is getting its own official edition of the classic Monopoly board game featuring historic landmarks and popular businesses selected by Richmonders themselves.
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