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Third-party app stores will finally appear on Google Play, albeit only in the United States
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (168+ words) Google Corporation has agreed to allow third-party app stores on Google Play. Initially, a court attempted to force them to do this, but Google actively resisted. However, after negotiations with Epic Games, they decided to make concessions. Google Play will…...
In 2025, mobile game advertising revenue exceeded $12 billion — analytics
1+ week, 2+ day ago (123+ words) Game World Observer In 2025, mobile game advertising revenue exceeded $12 billion — analytics This conclusion was reached by the analytical company Sensor Tower. Note that the Sensor Tower report provides data not worldwide, but only from 19 countries: the USA, Canada, France, the…...
Google Play is preparing to reduce its commission in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States
2+ week, 6+ day ago (212+ words) Game World Observer Google Play is preparing to reduce its commission in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States Google Corporation has confirmed that it still plans to reduce the commission rate in its app store. It…...
Fortnite has returned to the App Store worldwide, except in Australia
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (229+ words) Game World Observer Fortnite has returned to the App Store worldwide, except in Australia Epic Games announced this landmark event in the news section of its website. The company noted that this result was achieved due to prolonged legal proceedings…...
Google will gradually reduce the commission in Google Play
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (220+ words) The corporation Google did not wait for the U.S. court to approve its settlement agreement with Epic Games and announced changes to Google Play. Specifically, Google decided to reduce the commission rate for in-app purchases (IAP) — currently, it stands at 30%. The…...