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Microsoft Accuses Apple of Hurting Its Business by Denying Fortnite Maker Access to Developer Tools [sputniknews.com]:

Apple's threat to deny Epic Games the access to developer tools could hurt Microsoft's gaming business, Microsoft Corp said in a court filing on Sunday. According to the tech mogul, other game developers could also suffer as a result of Apple's move. © REUTERS / Mike BlakeApple’s iPhone Ecosystem 'Crafted to Wield Monopoly’, Says Fortnite Maker’s Suit Against Tech Giant [sputniknews.com]

The developer tools in question help maintain a special engine allowing for better graphics. Microsoft's "Forza Street" game utilises the engine for its iOS version.

The filing comes as Apple has cut off widely-popular online game 'Fortnite', developed by Epic Games, from App Store prompting the game-makers to file a lawsuit against the tech giant citing "anticompetitive conduct".

Apple claims that Epic Games violated in-app payment rules after the video game and software developer implemented a payment mechanism bypassing Apple’s practice of taking a 30 percent commission on in-app purchases.

Fortnite' is a hugely popular battle royale game released in 2017 [sputniknews.com], bringing Epic Games some $2.4 billion in gross revenue in 2018 and $1.9 billion in 2019.

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