A Skirmish of Executables The legal dispute Epic Games v Apple has emerged as one of the most significant running cases in the modern gaming. At its core, the case addresses fundamental questions about platform control, competition, and the rights of developers. The conflict began in August 2020, when Epic Games bypassed Apple’s in-app payment system in the global sensation Fortnite. By introducing a direct payment option, Epic sought to avoid Apple’s standard 30% commission