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Could you be eligible for a Fortnite refund?

The FTC says nearly half of Epic Games' $520 million settlement will go to "refunds for tricking" Fortnite "users into making unwanted charges." Epic Games hide caption

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Could you be eligible for a Fortnite refund?

December 20, 2022 • Epic Games has agreed to pay the Federal Trade Commission $520 million over allegations of privacy violations and unwanted charges. Nearly half of the money will go to refund consumers.

Fortnite maker Epic Games will pay $520 million to settle privacy and deception cases

The maker of the popular Fortnite video game will pay $520 million in penalties and refunds to settle complaints revolving around children's privacy and its payment methods that tricked players into making unintended purchases, U.S. federal regulators said Monday, Dec. 19. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption

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Fortnite maker Epic Games will pay $520 million to settle privacy and deception cases

December 19, 2022 • The company is refunding $245 million to customers who made unwanted purchases because of poor game design, and is paying a $275 million fine for collecting personal data from kids without consent.

What The Ruling In The Epic Games V. Apple Lawsuit Means For iPhone Users

A federal judge on Friday ordered Apple to loosen some of the rules on its App Store for how payments are processed. Patrick Semansky/AP hide caption

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What The Ruling In The Epic Games V. Apple Lawsuit Means For iPhone Users

September 10, 2021 • Fortnite maker Epic Games sued Apple over its App Store policies. Now, the federal court's decision could reshape the multibillion-dollar digital economy.

What The Ruling In The Epic Games V. Apple Lawsuit Means For iPhone Users

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A Judge Rules Apple Must Make It Easier To Shop Outside The App Store

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A Judge Rules Apple Must Make It Easier To Shop Outside The App Store

September 10, 2021 • The ruling could force Apple to revamp its business model for apps on iPhones and iPads. Fortnite maker Epic Games had sued Apple, saying App Store policies were an abuse of power and hurt developers.