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Google formed a 'Fortnite Task Force' after Epic bypassed the Play Store

Epic says Google rushed to "get the word out" regarding a potential security problem for users sideloading Fortnite. What you need to know A legal filing by Epic Games has revealed that Google formed a "Fortnite Task Force" after the company sidestepped the Play Store. The task force apparently met daily in 2018. Epic has also claimed that the task force disregarded the security of users and tried to deter developers from launching their apps outside of the Play Store. Google created a task force after Epic Games launched Fortnite through Samsung's Galaxy Store and its own website in 2018, according to a new legal filing by the game developer (via Bloomberg ). Citing internal Google documents, Epic Games has claimed that the task force, which was launched to cope with Fortnite sidestepping the Play Store, met daily in 2018. The filing also reveals that the task force "latched onto" a potential security issue for users sideloading the game

Google countersues Fortnite maker Epic for violating Play Store contract

The complaint states that Epic's breach of the Play Store Developer Distribution Agreement threatens Google's reputation and goodwill with its users. What you need to know Google has filed a counter claim against Fortnite maker Epic Games' lawsuit. The search giant has accused Epic Games of willfully breaching the terms of its Play Store contract by introducing a new payment system. Epic had sued Google in August last year, shortly after Fortnite was removed from the Play Store. Google has countersued Epic Games and accused the company of willfully violating the Google Play Store Developer Distribution Agreement (DDA). Epic willfully breached the DDA by submitting a version of Fortnite for publication on Google Play with a payment method other than Google Play Billing for purchase of in-app content. As reported by ZDNet , Google's counter complaint also accuses Epic Games of denying its service fee under the DDA for in-game purchases made through the Fo

Ariana Grande 'RIFT Tour' Fortnite concert: When is it & how to watch

After the tremendous success of Travis Scott and Marshmello virtual concerts within Fortnite last year, it was only a matter of time before an even bigger act would take the stage. In what is sure to be one of the most popular virtual performances of the year, Ariana Grande is set to perform in Fortnite's upcoming Rift Tour. This weekend only, Ariana Grande stans and Fortnite gamers alike will be treated to a musical experience that spans three days and five showtimes. While each performance will be the same, a wardrobe change or Wrap selection will alter the effects you experience in the game. There are also special rewards and quest items to unlock before, during, and after the performances. While details around Ariana's performance and the length of the show are still a bit unclear, one thing is obvious: you need to sign into the game well in advance of the show starting so you don't miss a moment of the Rift Tour. Space is limited. Interested in checking out t

Fortnite maker Epic Games turns up the heat on Google with amended lawsuit

The amended filing includes new details that Epic has acquired since last year. What you need to know Fortnite developer Epic Games has filed a new complaint against Google. The new filing adds a bunch of new details about Google's alleged anticompetitive practices on Android. Epic's amended complaint comes just a few weeks after its lawsuit against Google was linked with a multi-state lawsuit. Fortnite developer Epic Games has filed an amended lawsuit against Google with "mostly redacted details" about the search giant's alleged anticompetitive practices, according to The Verge . The amended complaint includes some new information gathered from the government antitrust investigation against Google and a few other documents that have been produced since the original suit was filed last year. One such document adds more details about how Google maintains a close relationship with Apple. As per a lawsuit filed by the Justice Department last year, Googl

Black Panther is now available in Fortnite

Marvel superhero Black Panther is now available in Fortnite. You can get him, Captain Marvel, and Taskmaster as part of the Marvel Royalty and Warriors Pack, which costs $24.99. Epic had hinted toward Black Panther’s eventual arrival with the release of the Wakandan Salute emote Monday morning. The salute has become an iconic greeting — something that many of the cast members of the 2018 Black Panther movie have spoke publicly about in the months after its release . The film grossed $1.35 billion at the box office, including an astounding $700.4million domestically. Wakanda Forever. Complete the new Wakanda Forever Quests and earn the Wakandan Salute Emote for free! pic.twitter.com/NLByKF5TiR — Fortnite (@FortniteGame) December 21, 2020 During Fortnite’s last season, which was Marvel-themed, a large statue of a black panther appeared on the map, and players could find a Black Panther superpower, though a tie-in Black Panther skin never appeared in Fortnite’s in-game store. It

Master Chief and Blood Gulch are officially heading to Fortnite

Master Chief has arrived in Fortnite. What you need to know After leaking earlier this week, Epic confirmed tonight that Master Chief would be joining the world of Fortnite. Alongside the Master Chief news, Epic also revealed that Blood Gulch will be available in Fortnite's Creative Mode. Additionally, characters from The Walking Dead will be joining the game later this season. After leaks popped up earlier this week , Epic confirmed that Fortnite and Halo would be crossing over with each other after all, with Master Chief joining the world of Fortnite. Alongside the news that Master Chief would be joining Fortnite, Epic also revealed that Blood Gulch, the iconic multiplayer map from the Halo franchise, would be making its way to the world of Fortnite. The map will be available in Fortnite's Creative Mode starting tomorrow, and will be fully editable, with players able to put their own Fortnite-esque spins on the legendary area. The world of Fortnite has underg

Fortnite now supports Houseparty video chat on PC and PlayStation

"Beginning today, connect with your friends in Fortnite like never before." What you need to know Epic Games has just announced new Houseparty integration for Fortnite. It means that players will be able to video chat with their friends live whilst playing the game. Epic Games has announced that Fortnite now supports integration with Houseparty, enabling players to video chat with their friends live in-game. In a press release Wednesday the company stated: Beginning today, connect with your friends in Fortnite like never before. Whether you're enjoying the latest in-game event or chasing an elusive Victory Royale, the new integration with the Houseparty app brings revolutionary video chat technology so that you can video chat with friends while playing Fortnite. The new feature will be available on PC, PS5 , and PS4 (but not Xbox currently), and players will need Houseparty installed on an iOS or Android device. Players will need to connect their Houseparty

Spending money in Fortnite can get you 2 months of Disney+

Buy some V-Bucks and watch Baby Yoda for free. What you need to know Epic Games recently launched a new promotional event in Fortnite that gives 2 free months of Disney+ to players who spend real money in the game. The promotion officially starts from November 10 (7PM ET) to December 31, 2020, but it will also apply for players who spent money from November 6 (10AM ET). Existing Disney+ subscribers are not eligible for the offer. Baby Yoda and season 2 of The Mandalorian" is well underway, and so, Epic Games is giving Fortnite players a chance to watch it all for "free." Starting from November 10 (7PM ET) to December 31, 2020, Fortnite players who spend real money in the game can get 2 free months of Disney+ . According to the official announcement , this applies for players who "purchase V-Bucks or make any real money purchase in Fortnite." This will most definitely drive a lot of Fortnite players to make their first in-game purchases. As for al

Fortnite Dispute Between Apple and Epic Games Won't Have Jury Trial

Apple and Epic Games do not want to have a jury trial in their ongoing legal dispute over Fortnite and Apple's App Store policies, according to a filing submitted to the Northern California court handling the case today. The two companies said they have met and have agreed that both Epic's claims and Apple's counterclaims should be tried by the court with a bench trial at a date to be determined. Epic and Apple have met and conferred, and the parties agree that Epic's claims and Apple's counterclaims should be tried by the Court, and not by a jury. Therefore, with Epic's consent, Apple hereby withdraws its demand for a jury trial pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 38(d). The parties respectfully request that the case (including any claims and counterclaims) proceed to a bench trial on a schedule determined by the Court. In a counterclaim against ‌Epic Games‌, Apple had originally asked for a trial by jury, but given that the judge overseeing the c

How to watch BTS 'Dynamite' music video premiere in Fortnite live

An all-new BTS music video is heading to Fortnite's Party Royale for a world premiere event you won't be able to watch anywhere else. Just this week, Billboard announced that the group's latest single "Dynamite" has reached #1 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. Chart. To celebrate the single's success, BTS is premiering a new choreography version of the music video which will premiere first inside of the Fortnite game. Along with the music video, Fornite is also premiering two BTS-inspired Emotes that were choreographed by BTS themselves. Both Fortnite Emotes are now available to own by heading to the Item Shop in-game. BTS 'Dynamite' Music Video Choreography Version: When & where The new BTS music video "Dynamite (Choreography Version)" is premiering live inside of the Fortnite game this Friday, September 25 at 8PM EDT / Saturday, September 26 at 9AM KST. You can watch for free by heading to the Party Royale mode once you have F

Latest NVIDIA GeForce Now news includes Marvel, Linux and Fortnite

Earth's Mightiest Heroes joins the party, as it seems does Linux. What you need to know Linux users now seem to be able to access GeForce Now through Google Chrome and the Chromium browser without changing user agent. Service officially launched a web app for Chromebooks in recent weeks. Latest game updates include Marvel's Avengers. Buyer's of a new 30 Series graphics card will get a year's access to GeForce Now included. If you use or have been following NVIDIA GeForce Now, the cloud gaming platform that delivers PC titles you already own from sources such as Steam and Epic Games to a multitude of devices, the latest development seems to have emerged silently. Spotted by the team at GamingonLinux , users of Linux can now, it seems, access GeForce Now in either Chromium of Google Chrome. Indeed, previously this tactic involved fudging user agents to make GeForce Now believe you were on a Chromebook, following the launch of the web client for Google's l

How to watch Dominic Fike perform live in Fortnite Party Royale

Following last month's release of his debut album What Could Possibly Go Wrong , Dominic Fike will be taking the stage to perform live for fans and gamers alike within Fortnite's Party Royale virtual concert space. Though traditional concert venues are currently closed across the globe, Fike's virtual performance will be available to stream worldwide as he performs his latest songs live for the very first time. Along with the recent hit single "Chicken Tenders", fans can expect to see Fike perform tracks like "Vampire" and the song which brought him to notoriety, "3 Nights". Earlier this year, Fortnite's Travis Scott concert presentation smashed in-game records with over 27.7 million players watching and led Fortnite to the creation of its new concert series in which Fike is just the first of many performances to come. The live show will be broadcast from a new LA studio which was built specifically for in-game concerts and is scheduled

How to install Fortnite on your Android phone following Google ban

Fortnite is gone from the Play Store, but you can still download the game pretty easily. Fortnite has been banned from the Play Store for contravening Google's guidelines, but you can still download the game from Epic Games directly and install it on your phone. Downloading the app is still straightforward, and Samsung Galaxy device owners have it a bit easier. Here's what you need to know, and how to install the game on your phone. How to install Fortnite on your Samsung phone The Epic Games app is easiest to download on a Samsung Galaxy phone. Available on the Galaxy S7 and up, it can be downloaded from the Galaxy Store. It's easy to forget that Samsung has its own dedicated app store and chances are you've never used before, so we'll walk through the steps of downloading the Fortnite Installer. Open the app drawer . Tap on the Samsung Apps folder. Tap to launch the Galaxy Store . You should see a Fortnite banner under the Games tab at the bot

This Week in Apps: Unreal Engine saved, Fortnite banned and TikTok talks to everyone

Welcome back to This Week in Apps, the TechCrunch series that recaps the latest OS news, the applications they support and the money that flows through it all. The app industry is as hot as ever, with  a record  204 billion downloads and $120 billion in consumer spending in 2019. People are now  spending  three hours and 40 minutes per day using apps, rivaling TV. Apps aren’t just a way to pass idle hours — they’re a big business. In 2019, mobile-first companies had a  combined  $544 billion valuation, 6.5x higher than those without a mobile focus. In this series, we help you keep up with the latest news from the world of apps, delivered on a weekly basis. This week, two big stories dominated the news: Apple’s fight with Fortnite maker Epic Games and TikTok’s negotiations with top U.S. tech firms over a sale. The former story saw Microsoft coming to Epic Games’ aid in court, in a surprise move. Meanwhile, TikTok deal talks are happening quickly as both Oracle and Microsoft’s nam

Epic Games Sends Emails to Fortnite Players Blaming Apple for New Season's Unavailability

Epic Games this evening sent out emails to Fortnite users on iPhone , iPad , and Mac to let them know that it will not be possible to play the newly released Marvel-themed season 4 content on their devices. In the email, Epic Games blames Apple's App Store fees for the unavailability of new content, even though Apple has said that if the direct payment option is removed and Fortnite obeys ‌App Store‌ policies, it can be updated and remain in the ‌App Store‌ while the legal battle between the two companies plays out in court. From the Epic Games email: Apple is blocking Fortnite updates and new installs on the ‌App Store‌, and has said they will terminate our ability to develop Fortnite for Apple devices. As a result, the Chapter 2 - Season 4 update (v14.00), did not release on iOS and macOS on August 27. [...] Apple limits competition so they can collect 30% of consumer payments made in apps like Fortnite, raising the prices you pay. Epic lowered prices through a direct payme

Fortnite Mobile: How to download Fortnite for iOS and Android

If you're looking for a fun gaming fix on the go, why not Fortnite for mobile? The Epic Games Battle Royale shooter has been available on both iOS and Android devices since 2018. It has transferred the popular game to a wide range of pocket-sized smartphones and tablets. Getting Fortnite on the phone was a breeze. Fortnite Battle Royale's runaway success, with 100 players appearing as the last fighters on an island map, has already been very successful on Xbox One, Playstation 4 and Nintendo Switch. Fortunately, Fortnite's cartoon art style can also be easily scaled down to smartphone screens that have never been as competitive as online games - with a goal support option for Fortnite cellphone gamers who mourn the loss of detail at this smaller size. So Fortnite Mobile is a real thing, and if you're reading this, it's because you want to jump right into the Epic Games mobile game. To that end, we've put together a step-by-step guide to starting your Fortni

The OnePlus 8 series phones can now run Fortnite at 90 fps

However, older OnePlus phones with 90Hz displays will not be able to run the game at 90 fps. What you need to know The OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro are the first smartphones to be able to run Fortnite at 90 fps. OnePlus says it worked with Epic Games for months to bring 90 fps to Fortnite on the OnePlus 8 series phones. OnePlus 7, 7 Pro, 7T, and 7T Pro users will only be able to play Fortnite at a maximum of 60 fps. OnePlus' latest flagship phones – the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro are now the first smartphones to be capable of running Fortnite at 90 frames per second. Pete Lau, OnePlus founder and CEO, said in a statement: OnePlus and Epic Games have created one of the best Fortnite experiences ever on a smartphone. The OnePlus 8 Series delivers a smooth, high framerate Fortnite gameplay experience – that even current generation console game systems can't match. OnePlus creates the best devices for mobile gaming through our industry leading display, speedy performance, and over