Google is developing its own Android-based gaming console.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney notes that the mobile gaming industry is "largely broken," and blames the 30% tax levied by Apple and Google.
Man has been saying this for ages and knows full well the only thing he wants is more money at Apple and Google's expense and absolutely none of this will result in lower prices for the consumer.
The epic games store charges a 12% tax and has been losing money for 5 years...that sounds dysfunctional.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney revealed that they have spent $1 billion fighting Apple and Google but adds it's a "smam price" to pay for freedom.
Fortnite on the Google Play Store would've generated over $1 billion in percentage fees for Google. Smart move.
I buy most my pc games through epic now. Don’t get me wrong I love steam and steam has had a lot of my money for the work they put into the platform. But i like what Epic are fighting for and they’ve been open about it from the very beginning. I wish they would sort out their verify/repair files option for when you format your drives. The whole rename/redownload hack is an absolutely awful archaic solution.
The FTC intervened in the legal battle between Epic Games and Google, after the latter was found guilty of antitrust violations with its Play Store.
People are hollering, but I expect the game to be a gem. We'll see. Could be wrong, but I don't think so. I don't think Bioware can afford another EA FUELED dumpster fire though
More competition is good. The article says Apple is joining the ranks, too.
If Google and Apple go beyond just console android and app-based games, and include major offerings from massive publishers, this could be a real threat to Sony and M$.
I hope it doesn't mainly consist of phone games and emulators, like a certain other android based console.
Also here are some images of apple's console
Apple is kind of joining the game with its new unified controller certification, looks like there will be more competition.
I'm kind of tired of hearing about these Android gaming consoles, but if any company can make a good one, it's Google themselves. It all depends on the software, though.
Awesome, hopefully it'll provide real competition and not just play garbage games like the Ouya.