| Re:Richter: Fortnite bleibt draußen, Epic behält Dev-Lizenz |  |
>[https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/25/21400240/epic-apple-ruling-unreal-engine-fortnite-temporary-restraining-order]
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>Der Status Quo soll beibehalten werden. Und der eigentliche Prozess wird wohl erst in vier bis zehn Monaten losgehen.
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>"(...) “The Court finds that with respect to Epic Games’ motion as to its games, including Fortnite, Epic Games has not yet demonstrated irreparable harm. The current predicament appears of its own making,” Rogers wrote, arguing that Epic “strategically chose to breach its agreements with Apple” and thus disturb the status quo.
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>But, Rogers argued, maintaining that status quo is also why she’s ruling that Apple can’t cut off access to the Unreal Engine right now. There, it was Apple who “has chosen to act severely” by impacting both third-party app developers, as well as Epic’s reputation, by threatening the Unreal Engine.
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>“Epic Games and Apple are at liberty to litigate against each other, but their dispute should not create havoc to bystanders,” Rogers wrote.
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>The court hasn’t settled when it will hear arguments on the merits of Epic’s claims, but it is unlikely to be this year. Asked when they would be prepared to begin trial, Epic’s counsel said they could be prepared within four to six months; Apple suggested a longer discovery period, with the trial beginning in ten months."
Ein gute Entscheidung!
Was mir aber auch in diesem Zusammenhang bewusst wird, wie gross das alles geworden ist. Man stempelt das immer als Zocken ab, aber es geht hier um verdammt viel Geld. Apple ist natuerlich Big Player, aber auch Epic verdient ordentlich Schotter mit seinen Services (sei es jetzt Fortnite oder ihre eigene Engine) Und jetzt dieser Clash zwischen den beiden.
Bin sehr gespannt, wie es ausgeht. Aber kein Fortnite auf den mobile devices bis mindestens Ende des Jahres. Heavy stuff!