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Facebook finally launches Facebook Gaming on iOS -- without Instant Games

Platform condemns Apple's strict approval process, saying it "severely hamstrings innovation on mobile"

Apple blocking Project xCloud and Stadia because it can't review every game

UPDATE: Microsoft responds, accusing Apple of "consistently treating gaming apps differently"

15,000 games removed from iOS App Store in China

Analysts at Niko Partners expect thousands more to be pulled by the end of the year

Apple's claim that "we treat every developer the same" tested by US Congress

House Antitrust Subcommittee releases emails showing half revenue share being offered to Amazon for Prime Video app

Tim Sweeney: Apple has "gone crazy" over rev share approach

"Apple has no right to take any percent of any company's revenue just because they made the phone people use to access the stuff," says Epic Games founder

Apple defends its controlled ecosystem in the face of antitrust investigation

Commissioned study says digital marketplaces "need governance to thrive," reiterates that 30% cut is standard

The end of 30%? | Opinion

The European Commission has opened an antitrust investigation into Apple -- will this be the end of the App Store's 30% revenue share?

Over 8,000 games pulled from App Store in China in one week

Apple clamps down on paid games or titles with in-app purchases that have not been approved by Chinese regulators

Apple reportedly ending some Arcade contracts, seeking higher retention

Tech giant said to be honing in on titles that will keep users subscribed to its service past the free trial

Apple to allow developers to challenge App Store Review Guidelines

New systems will put devs in a stronger position to appeal Apple's decisions and change problematic App Store rules

Apple repeatedly rejects Facebook Gaming app for App Store inclusion

Platform's rules ban apps whose main focus is distributing other games

Ubisoft sues Apple, Google over Alibaba's "near carbon copy" of Rainbow Six: Siege

Publisher says similarities between Area F2 and its own shooter cannot "seriously be disputed"

Apple Arcade and App Store launching in 20 new countries

Brings the number of nations that can download iOS games to 175, with 500 million people using it every week

Apple doubles donation to China's COVID-19 relief efforts

iPhone maker has now contributed $7 million to fighting the pandemic

Apple's WWDC to take place entirely online

Conference will be held in June with online keynote and sessions

Activision Blizzard, EA, Sony, Microsoft included in HRC's 2020 Corporate Equality Index

Multiple gaming companies score 100% on survey of non-discrimination policies, benefits, and LGBTQ support

Apple Arcade now has a cut-price annual payment tier

New subscription option gives a year's access for the price of ten individual months

Sky: Children of the Light and Hyper Light Drifter among Apple's Games of the Year

Meanwhile, Mario Kart Tour and Minecraft top most downloaded charts and The Gardens Between honoured in Apple Design Awards

Why are developers betting on Apple Arcade?

The mobile subscription service frees developers from monetisation worries, but questions linger about its future

Apple reportedly making a VR/AR headset with a focus on gaming

Combined headset planned for 2021 or 2022, with lightweight AR glasses following in 2023