Episode #1509
Should You Go to War With a Larger Company
September 20, 2020

In episode #1509, we ask if you should go to war with a larger company. Recently Apple and Android kicked Fortnite off their app stores because the popular game violated the rules by adding in-app payments and discounts. A lawsuit and more between Epic and Apple ensued and we wonder if this will benefit or harm Epic in the long run. Tune in to find out more!

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

  • [00:25] Today’s topic: If You Should Go to War with A Larger Company.
  • [00:30] Fortnite went all out against Apple by adding in-app payments and discounts.
  • [00:52] How Apple responded and how Epic was prepared for a fight with lawyers ready, etc.
  • [01:43] Neil’s thoughts: Do what is best for your customers, even fight a large company.
  • [01:57] How this lawsuit could be good PR for Epic, and they are big enough to possibly win.
  • [03:12] The significance of the discount Fortnite users have been given.
  • [03:49] That’s it for today!
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