Harsh Criticism from Epic Games CEO to Google and Apple

It was founded as a rival to Steam and stands out with less interruptions from developers. Epic Games StoreTim Sweeney, CEO of , criticized Apple and Google, the two biggest giants of the mobile world.

Tim Sweeney on Apple's App Storeabsolute monopolyWhile saying that it owns the Android operating system, Google also owns it. Suppresses market competition he stated. Sweeney's criticism comes just before big tech CEOs are set to testify before Congress in the coming weeks.

Epic Games Store is planned to come to Android

The basis for Sweeney's criticism is that both sides make 30% cut It endures. Stating that there are not many options for distributing mobile software other than the Play Store and App Store, Sweeney said:

“If all developers accepted their own payments and avoided Apple and Google's 30% cut, we could pass the savings on to all consumers and gamers would experience better prices on item purchases. to economic competition you would have.”

Sweeney's company is launching for Windows and Macs in 2019 Epic Games StoreHe released and encouraged game developers to come to his store with his 12% cut. The store did not come to iPhones due to Apple's strict rules that prevent markets from competing. Sweeney, who also criticized this issue, said: “Apple has developed an absolute monopoly on software distribution and software monetization. locked the ecosystem and left me crippled.”

Epic Games, Google 30% cut popular game due to FortniteIt was released as 'side-load'. In other words, users were installing the game from Fortnite's website, not from the Google Play Store. However, since the side-loading process was complicated for many users, the game was also published on the Play Store.

Sweeney also criticized Google's policies, “Google, with its user interface barriers and restrictions deliberately “It restricts market competition.” he said. Sweeney also said the company Bringing Epic Games Store to Android He announced that he had plans.