Apple sues Arcade over alleged mobile game monopoly

John Pistachio of New Jersey, a subscriber to Apple Arcade, says he was forced to "pay the price" because of the company's "contradictory behavior."

 

Apple sues Arcade over alleged mobile game monopoly

Apple Inc. was accused' of monopolizing the mobile game market and monopolizing the mobile game market by making the iPhone a competitor in the shopping market for shopping games. The practice has resulted in higher prices and fewer choices for gamers subscribing to Apple Arcade, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court in San Jose, California, on Thursday. Service buyers download games that can be played' on their various Apple devices.

 

According to John Pistachio of New Jersey, a member of Apple Arcade, Apple's app store rules have kept Microsoft Corporation, Google Games and all major players in the market away from the iPhone App Store since launching the service last year. Is. Who says he has been forced to "pay super competitive prices" because of the company's "contradictory behavior"?

 

Apple has blocked competitive services for a number of reasons, including that they promote games rather than installing them directly on the iPhone from the Internet. Apple has also barred individual apps from offering access to multiple games, which means that launching rival services on the iPhone is essentially impossible.

 

In September, Apple eased restrictions on third-party gaming services, allowing such requests if they meet complex requirements.

 

Pistachio is trying to represent other Apple Arcade users in the proposed class action lawsuit. "By illegally competing for predictions, Apple has reduced consumer choice, stem invention, and quality of service," he said in the complaint.

 

Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

 

Pistachio v. Apple Inc., 20-cv-07034, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (San Jose).

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