Russia has a new proposed law that could impact its relationship with tech giants like Apple or Google. The law will soon require game developers to only pay a 20% fee commission to its online application stores. This was 10% lower compared to its standard fees of 30%. Though not alike, it was kind of related to Epic Games problem against the app stores.
Will the 30% commission be changed?
According to the Russian lawmaker's Instagram post that proposes the bill, Epic Games Fortnite was one of the best examples of the torn relationship between a game developer and an app store.
"Apple's conflict with Epic Games, Facebook's attempt to inform users about Apple's imputed tax - all of this led me to believe that the problem could be resolved through legislation," roughly translated via his Instagram's post.
Though its not alike, Epic Games was also resistant to App Store's 30% commission cut. It was one of August's greatest controversies that led to the developer deciding to have its own in-app payment system.
Of course, Apple didn't like this idea, resulting in Fortnite's removal on the platform. Epic Games backlashed using the public's outcry and released a trending hashtag of #FreeFortnite and a parody video of Apple's advertisement, which they called 'Nineteen-Eighty-Fortnite.'
Until now, the lawsuits filed by both parties are still being studied by the court.
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Written by Jamie Pancho
