{"id":10431,"date":"2023-08-11T01:02:19","date_gmt":"2023-08-11T01:02:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nft.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/11\/epic-vs-apple-whats-next-for-nfts-and-web3-gaming\/"},"modified":"2023-08-11T01:02:19","modified_gmt":"2023-08-11T01:02:19","slug":"epic-vs-apple-whats-next-for-nfts-and-web3-gaming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nft.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/11\/epic-vs-apple-whats-next-for-nfts-and-web3-gaming\/","title":{"rendered":"Epic vs Apple: What&#8217;s Next for NFTs and Web3 Gaming?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The U.S. Supreme Court\u2019s recent decision has dealt a blow to Epic Games, the creators of the immensely popular video game \u201cFortnite.\u201d The court has refrained from implementing a federal judge\u2019s injunction, giving Apple the opportunity to appeal this decision to the Supreme Court. In the meantime, Apple can maintain its current App Store guidelines. These guidelines prevent iOS apps from directing users to external payment systems or marketplaces, impacting the Web3 and NFT communities. So, what does all this mean? Let\u2019s take a closer look.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>TL;DR:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Supreme Court\u2019s decision favors Apple, allowing them to appeal against Epic Games\u2019 injunction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Apple can maintain App Store guidelines therefore preventing iOS apps from directing users to external payment systems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Battle highlights conflict over App Store policies, potential impact on NFTs, Web3 gaming, and also \u00a0alternative options for gamers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-124054\" src=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screen-Shot-2023-08-11-at-11.00.27-am.png\" alt=\"screenshot of the epic games homepage\" width=\"1322\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screen-Shot-2023-08-11-at-11.00.27-am.png 1322w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screen-Shot-2023-08-11-at-11.00.27-am-300x153.png 300w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screen-Shot-2023-08-11-at-11.00.27-am-1024x523.png 1024w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screen-Shot-2023-08-11-at-11.00.27-am-768x392.png 768w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screen-Shot-2023-08-11-at-11.00.27-am-110x56.png 110w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screen-Shot-2023-08-11-at-11.00.27-am-150x77.png 150w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screen-Shot-2023-08-11-at-11.00.27-am-450x230.png 450w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screen-Shot-2023-08-11-at-11.00.27-am-1200x613.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1322px) 100vw, 1322px\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Background_on_the_Epic_Games_vs_Apple_Conflict\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Background on the Epic Games vs Apple Conflict<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In 2020, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Epic_Games\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Epic Games,<\/a> the developer behind \u201cFortnite,\u201d initiated an antitrust lawsuit against tech giant Apple. The crux of the issue centred around Apple\u2019s App Store policies and the hefty commissions it charges, potentially reaching up to 30%. Furthermore, the heart of the dispute lay in Apple\u2019s insistence that users exclusively obtain apps from its App Store and execute digital transactions within its ecosystem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">While Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers dismissed Epic\u2019s antitrust claims in 2021, she did find Apple in violation of California\u2019s unfair competition laws. The focal point was Apple\u2019s prohibition on developers guiding users toward alternate digital payment methods. Therefore, the ensuing injunction mandated Apple to permit developers to include links and buttons leading users to alternative payment systems within their apps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco initially upheld this injunction, but the decision was temporarily suspended in July. Recent developments saw the U.S. Supreme Court, represented by Justice Elena Kagan, decline to override the 9th Circuit\u2019s suspension of the injunction.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Implications_for_NFTs_Web3_Gaming_and_Apple\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Implications for NFTs, Web3 Gaming, and Apple<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Apple\u2019s App Store policies have frequently faced criticism for impeding Web3 initiatives. These regulations aim to safeguard iOS users from financial uncertainties linked to virtual assets like cryptocurrencies and <a href=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/nft-non-fungible-token-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NFTs<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">However, c<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">urrently, mobile games incorporating NFTs and cryptocurrency tokens cannot guide users to external marketplaces due to Apple\u2019s rules. A favorable Supreme Court ruling for Epic could potentially open up new avenues. This would enable apps to connect users with external NFT platforms and bypassing<a href=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/apples-30-nft-tax-is-deemed-illegal-by-us-court\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Apple\u2019s 30% commission.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In June, a groundbreaking moment arrived as Immutable Games, a leading web3 game developer and publisher, introduced <a href=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/massive-milestone-gods-unchained-launches-on-epic-games-store\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cGods Unchained\u201d to the Epic Games Store<\/a>. This announcement ignited waves of excitement within the Web3 gaming community.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Given these restrictions within Apple\u2019s ecosystem, gamers seeking comprehensive NFT gaming experiences may need to explore alternative options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><iframe data-test-id=\"beehiiv-embed\" width=\"100%\" height=\"320\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"border-radius: 4px; border: 2px solid #e5e7eb; margin: 0; background-color: transparent;\" class=\"perfmatters-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/embeds.beehiiv.com\/37fed65e-f01c-4c4c-b8f1-1b71da0be0a4\"><\/iframe><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/embeds.beehiiv.com\/37fed65e-f01c-4c4c-b8f1-1b71da0be0a4\" data-test-id=\"beehiiv-embed\" width=\"100%\" height=\"320\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"border-radius: 4px; border: 2px solid #e5e7eb; margin: 0; background-color: transparent;\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<div class=\"bottom-text__wrapper post-content\">\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em>All investment\/financial opinions expressed by NFTevening.com are not recommendations.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This article is educational material.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>As always, make your own research prior to making any kind of investment.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/epic-vs-apple-whats-next-for-nfts-and-web3-gaming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The U.S. Supreme Court\u2019s recent decision has dealt a blow to Epic Games, the creators of the immensely popular video game \u201cFortnite.\u201d The court has refrained from implementing a federal judge\u2019s injunction, giving Apple the opportunity to appeal this decision to the Supreme Court. 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