Universal Why didn’t Epic form a union before taking on Apple?

[senttoschool]

Fortnite is incredibly popular and has a lot of pull. But it’s still only one app. Why didn’t Epic contact maybe the top 10 most played games on iOS before taking on Apple?

Seems like the threat of the top 10 most played games all violating the terms at the same time could have done a better job of forcing Apple to change.

 

[TiggrToo]

Fortnite is incredibly popular and has a lot of pull. But it’s still only one app. Why didn’t Epic contact maybe the top 10 most played games on iOS before taking on Apple?

Seems like the threat of the top 10 most played games all violating the terms at the same time could have done a better job of forcing Apple to change.

Have you ever tried to herd cats?

Pretty sure that's an easier task than what you request...

 

[velocityg4]

I'd think the problem would be if they planned it before hand. That would be viewed as collusion to influence a market or pricing. Which is illegal in the US.

Now if one firm challenges Apple and boycotts or whatever to pressure them. Then other firms independently jumps on the band wagon. I believe that is fine.

 

[senttoschool]

Have you ever tried to herd cats?

Pretty sure that's an easier task than what you request...

Right now we have a house cat trying to fight a tiger.

I’d rather try to herd more cats.

 

[Abazigal]

Fortnite is incredibly popular and has a lot of pull. But it’s still only one app. Why didn’t Epic contact maybe the top 10 most played games on iOS before taking on Apple?

Seems like the threat of the top 10 most played games all violating the terms at the same time could have done a better job of forcing Apple to change.

Probably because the other developers don't have the same vested interests to take on Apple the same way Epic does.

If Epic wins, they get to have their own App Store on iOS. In addition to keeping 100% of proceeds from their own games, they get to earn a cut from other games sold on their App Store as well.

Other app developers likely don't have so much riding on the line.