Episode 6
Virtual Legality #6 - Epic Excluding Steam?! (Hoeg Law)
December 10, 201823m 37s
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Show Notes
In this episode, Richard Hoeg delves into the launch of the Epic Game Store and its impact on the gaming industry. He explores how Fortnite profits are fueling Epic's rivalry with Steam, discusses Epic's aggressive strategy, and analyses its potential long-term success. He also examines the effect of Epic's revenue split on game developers, and the removal of Infinity Blade games from the iOS Store.
(0:00) Introduction and episode overview
(1:38) Epic Game Store's launch and its impact
(2:49) How Fortnite profits are fueling Epic's competition with Steam
(7:22) Benefits and challenges of Epic's market disruption
(9:53) Analysis of Epic's aggressive strategy and its potential long-term success
(13:00) Epic's revenue split and its impact on game developers
(15:30) The impact of the Epic Game Store on the gaming industry
(18:40) The role of Epic in competitive pricing and recommendations
(20:43) Removal of Infinity Blade games from iOS Store and Epic's shift in focus
(22:35) Conclusion and closing remarks