The European Union's digital enforcer celebrated on Friday the "change" underway in the tech world after Apple yielded to a new EU law by announcing it would allow alternative app stores on the iPhone for the first time.
11.01.2024 - 00:07 / venturebeat.com
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In a new era for game distribution, Activision is collaborating with Coda to launch its first Call of Duty: Mobile web store today.
This kind of partnership is possible in part because of legal changes coming to the games industry. The European Union is forcing gatekeeper platforms to allow alternative web stores in European markets. And a jury verdict in favor of Epic Games found that Google had broken antitrust law in trying to prevent Epic and other game companies from opening and promoting alternative app stores.
With that legal clarity that would allow companies to promote web stores within their apps on Android and iOS stores, Activision has joined forces with Coda to introduce the very first Call of Duty: Mobile Web Store, offering players exclusive deals and in-game content on a global scale.
The Call of Duty: Mobile Web Store is more than just a shop for in-game purchases; it aims to provide a dedicated destination for players to enhance their gaming experience. With a wide range of exclusive discounts, bonus COD Points on every purchase, and seasonal promotions, the Web Store promises non-stop action and incredible value for Call of Duty®: Mobile players worldwide.
“We’ve created a space for discovering the best value in-game content and experiences,” the announcement said. The Web Store serves as a marketplace where players can find unbeatable deals and rewards that bring them closer to the heart of the action.
Giveaways and promotions will be rolled out throughout the year, ensuring that players have ongoing opportunities to enhance their gameplay. It’s a call to arms for all Call of Duty: Mobile enthusiasts to visit the Web Store frequently and not miss out on these epic offerings.
To celebrate the launch, the Call of Duty: Mobile Web Store introduces several exciting promotions. Players can enjoy up to a 50% bonus on Call of Duty (COD) Points, allowing them to maximize their in-game purchases. Additionally, there will be a special 20% discount on the first purchase per User ID, exclusively available on the Web Store.
Coda, a trusted partner with over a decade of experience in managing monetization and content discovery in gaming and beyond, is the driving force behind this collaboration. With a strong track record of working with renowned publishers like Activision Blizzard, Electronic Arts, Riot Games, and Zynga, Coda connects millions of paying customers worldwide to provide revenue growth and customer engagement solutions.
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The European Union's digital enforcer celebrated on Friday the "change" underway in the tech world after Apple yielded to a new EU law by announcing it would allow alternative app stores on the iPhone for the first time.
Apple has announced that iOS and iPadOS 17.4 will introduce support for developer app sideloading and third party app stores in the EU, complying with the incoming Digital Markets Act (DMA). But there’s an awful lot of caveats to this, with the iPhone maker determined to keep as much control and make this as awkward, fussy, and costly as possible.
Apple has announced some big changes for the App Store ecosystem, with the company permitting developers to release video game streaming apps at long last.
Apple recently released iOS 17.4 to developers for testing purposes. In accordance with our prior speculations, the company is rolling out App Store changes with its latest iOS 17.4 beta. The upcoming update will house all the required changes the EU imposed under the Digital Markets Act. Apple has until March 6 to comply with the necessary changes, and the latest beta confirms that iOS 17.4 will be the update that will change how users download and install apps on the iPhone. With iOS 17.4, Apple has also opened the browser category for third-party developers, which they can use as the default app.
Four years after leaving iOS, Fortnite is coming back — but only European players will be dropping in this time.
Apple has announced that iOS and iPadOS 17.4 will introduce support for developer app sideloading and third party app stores in the EU, complying with the incoming Digital Markets Act (DMA). But there’s an awful lot of caveats to this, with the iPhone maker determined to keep as much control and make this as awkward, fussy, and costly as possible.
Fortnite is coming back to iOS this year, at least in Europe, Epic Games announced today. It will do so by taking advantage of the Digital Markets Act law passed by the European Union, which will let the Epic Games Store on iOS.
As part of major changes to Apple’s App Store policies to comply with EU regulations, the company has also announced that game streaming apps are now to be accepted on the App Store for the first time. This opens the door for Xbox Game Pass, GeForce Now, PlayStation Plus, Amazon Luna and other game streaming subscriptions to have dedicated apps on iPhone and iPad – they were previously only accessible via built-in web browsers.
In light of new regulations in the EU and Apple's new policies to comply with them, Fortnite is finally coming back to iOS in 2024 - at least in Europe. But Epic and Apple aren't done fighting with each other.
Epic Games has announced that it will be bringing Fortnite back to iOS devices later this year thanks in part to a change in EU law.
Microsoft layoffs: The company is laying off about 1,900 employees in its gaming division, according to an internal company memo, just over three months since the tech giant completed its post on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, appearing to acknowledge the layoffs. “It's an incredibly hard day and my energy and support will be focused on all those amazing individuals impacted – this is in no way a reflection on your amazing work,” Ybarra wrote — later adding that his time leading Blizzard “was an absolute honor.”
With new EU rules against anti-competitive practices looming, Apple has announced it'll soon be permitting developers to release Game-Pass-style catalogue apps, containing multiple playable and streamable games and programmes, onto its official App Store.