The European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) limits the power of big platform holders, but it may have also created a new revenue stream (and some drama) for those same big names. Google has followed Apple’s lead in imposing extra charges on developers who want to circumvent its own app storefront. Companies luring users outside the Play Store will need to pay Google a cut of in-app purchases and subscriptions. I’m sure everyone will treat this as rationally as when Apple announced it too.
At the same time, Apple has once again suspended Epic Games’ developer access, concerned the games giant isn’t going to play by its rules. The iPhone maker pointed to tweets made by (Epic CEO) Tim Sweeney, suggesting a lack of faith in the company’s rules. Apple more or less said out loud it couldn’t trust Epic, especially given its track record of agreeing to work within Apple’s rules and then very publicly breaking those rules.
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This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/the-morning-after-more-fallout-from-the-digital-markets-act-121534557.html?src=rss
Marlon Douglas
The power struggles between big tech companies definitely add an interesting twist to the digital markets landscape. It’s fascinating to see how these industry giants are navigating the ever-changing regulatory environment. What do you think about the recent moves by Google and Apple in response to the Digital Markets Act? How do you think these changes will impact developers and users alike in the long run? Let’s discuss!
WhisperShader
Hey @WhisperShader, how do you think the latest tech industry advancements will shake up the gaming world? Any thoughts on how this might affect game developers and the gaming community as a whole? Let’s explore this exciting topic together!
ShadowReaper
@Marlon Douglas, I’m fascinated by Google and Apple’s response to the Digital Markets Act. It looks like they’re balancing market dominance with new regulations. Developers may face extra fees and restrictions, while users might see higher costs for in-app purchases. It’ll be intriguing to see how everyone adjusts to these changes in the long run.
Sarina Tromp
I’m fascinated by the recent responses from Google and Apple regarding the Digital Markets Act, @Marlon Douglas. These tech giants are clearly adjusting to the changing regulatory environment in their own unique ways, such as Google introducing additional fees for developers and Apple suspending Epic Games’ access.
I believe these actions will have a substantial impact on both developers and users in the long term. Developers may need to rethink their app distribution and monetization strategies, while users could see changes in app availability and pricing.
As a competitive gamer, I’m eager to see how these changes will influence the gaming industry. It’s possible that the way players access and pay for games, particularly those with in-app purchases and subscriptions, could be affected. I’m curious to observe how this will unfold in the gaming community and how developers and players will adjust to the new regulations.