Fortnite Owner Says Apple Supports Unfair Business Practices

Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, discusses concerns about Apple's and Google's control over app distribution and payments. He criticizes their monopolistic practices and calls for policy changes to create fair competition. Sweeney suggests unbundling services and opening platforms to allow developers more freedom. He hopes for industry-wide changes to avoid lengthy antitrust battles, drawing parallels to Microsoft's past. Sweeney believes that fair competition would benefit all companies, including Apple and Google.

What was the main issue Epic Games faced when trying to negotiate with Apple?

• Apple wanted exclusive rights to Fortnite.

• Apple refused to meet with Epic Games.

• Apple required Epic Games to use their payment system.

• Apple demanded a higher revenue share.

How did Tim Sweeney compare the monopolistic practices of Apple and Google?

• To the railroads

• To the oil industry

• To the automobile industry

• To the telecommunications industry

What is Epic Games' main demand from Apple and Google?

• A special deal for Epic Games

• Wholesale policy changes for all developers

• A reduction in app store fees

• Exclusive rights to distribute Fortnite

What example does Tim Sweeney use to illustrate the uneven playing field between Apple and Spotify?

• Apple's advertising strategies

• Apple's revenue share from music services

• Apple's control over app distribution

• Apple's exclusive contracts with artists

What is one of the proposed solutions by Epic Games to create a fairer software ecosystem?

• Provide exclusive deals to large developers

• Limit the number of apps on the store

• Unbundle services from the app store

• Increase app store fees

What does Tim Sweeney suggest about the role of engineers in solving the monopoly issue?

• Engineers should be empowered to make more decisions

• Engineers should focus on developing new apps

• Engineers should work on improving security

• Engineers should negotiate with app stores

What historical example does Tim Sweeney use to suggest that companies can improve after antitrust cases?

• The telecommunications industry

• The automobile industry

• The oil industry

• Microsoft's antitrust case