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News Articles: Epic Games

The maker of the popular Fortnite video game will pay $520 million in penalties and refunds to settle complaints revolving around children's privacy and its payment methods that tricked players into making unintended purchases, U.S. federal regulators said Monday, Dec. 19.

Fortnite maker Epic Games will pay $520 million to settle privacy and deception cases

The company is refunding $245 million to customers who made unwanted purchases because of poor game design, and is paying a $275 million fine for collecting personal data from kids without consent.

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  • The Associated Press
The FTC says nearly half of Epic Games' $520 million settlement will go to "refunds for tricking" Fortnite "users into making unwanted charges."

Could you be eligible for a Fortnite refund?

Epic Games has agreed to pay the Federal Trade Commission $520 million over allegations of privacy violations and unwanted charges. Nearly half of the money will go to refund consumers.

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  • Elizabeth Blair
A federal judge on Friday ordered Apple to loosen some of the rules on its App Store for how payments are processed.

What The Ruling In The Epic Games V. Apple Lawsuit Means For iPhone Users

Fortnite maker Epic Games sued Apple over its App Store policies. Now, the federal court's decision could reshape the multibillion-dollar digital economy.

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  • Bobby Allyn
Apple CEO Tim Cook at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, in 2020.

A Judge Rules Apple Must Make It Easier To Shop Outside The App Store

The ruling could force Apple to revamp its business model for apps on iPhones and iPads. Fortnite maker Epic Games had sued Apple, saying App Store policies were an abuse of power and hurt developers.

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  • Bobby Allyn