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May 4, 2021 05:19 pm
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/4/22419392/epic-games-xbox-chief-phil-spencer-free-xbox-live-multiplayer-fortnite-apple-case
Epic pushed Xbox chief to open free multiplayer just ahead of Apple Fortnite battle
Epic pushed Microsoft to open up its Xbox network for free multiplayer gaming just weeks before the Apple and Fortnite battle. In the weeks leading up to Epic Games’ decision to circumvent Apple’s 30 percent cut on Fortnite in-app purchases, CEO Tim Sweeney sent an email to Xbox chief Phil Spencer teasing something big and asking whether Microsoft could time free multiplayer with Fortnite season 14.
“Epic has certain plans for August that will provide an extraordinary opportunity to highlight the value proposition of consoles and PCs, in contrast to mobile platforms, and to onboard new console users,” said Sweeney. “While I can’t share details with any third party at this point, I give you Epic’s assurance that our efforts will be...
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/4/22419392/epic-games-xbox-chief-phil-spencer-free-xbox-live-multiplayer-fortnite-apple-case
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