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August 3, 2018 04:01 pm GMT
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'Fortnite' to increase profits on Android by bypassing Google Play
When Fortnite comes to Android, you won't be able to download it through the Google Play app store.
Instead, Android owners who want in on some Fortnite action will have to download the game through developer Epic Games' website, The Verge reported Friday and Epic Games confirmed. Despite the fact that most Android users get most of their apps from the Google Play store, the reasoning behind Epic's decision isn't all that complicated.
According to a statement from Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney sent via email, there are two driving factors behind this: fewer walls between players and developers, and money. Read more...
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