Did Epic make a HUGE mistake?
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Grab Rampow's Black 61W Fast Charger for $16.24 with offer code PA4MZR76 on Amazon at amzn.to GET MERCH: lttstore.com SUPPORT US ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com LTX EXPO: ltxexpo.com Timestamps 0:00 Wait y r u here? 0:11 EA in-game ads 1:18 Epic wants back on the App Store 2:24 Be careful, GPU fans 3:31 Rampow Fast Charger 4:14 QUICK BITS 4:19 Microsoft DirectStorage 4:49 Oculus Quest delisted 5:13 China space plane 5:41 Switch emulator on Android 5:57 Doom on a pregnancy test NEWS SOURCES ELECTRONIC ADS EA ads in UFC linustechtips.com reddit.com eurogamer.net Removed gamesindustry.biz I CAN’T BELIEVE YOU’VE DONE THIS Epic Games asks court to force Apple to reinstate Fortnite linustechtips.com pcgamer.com twitter.com theverge.com Google distances themselves from Apple v Epic suit gamasutra.com They’re desperate… bgr.com Er, they’re confident techspot.com PATIENCE. WHAT IS IT. I DONO. RTX 3080 perf is maybe less than 2x 2080? videocardz.com AMD prepping $549 card to compete with 3070 twitter.com 3070 Ti on the way, tho tomsguide.com QUICK BITS LOOK AT ME. I AM THE CONSOLE NOW DirectStorage API on PC – who needs a next-gen console devblogs.microsoft.com Xbox Series X could cost $599, oof screenrant.com twitter.com QUEST COMPLETED Oculus Quest is being delisted uploadvr.com CLASSIC CCP China lands reusable spacecraft cnn.com But drops rocket parts on the way twitter.com not the first time youtube.com CAN ≠ SHOULD Emulate Switch on Android linustechtips.com gbatemp.net youtu.be WHY THE HELL NOT The world is going to hell. Doom on a pregnancy test twitter.com cnet.com --------------------------------------------------- AFFILIATES & REFERRALS --------------------------------------------------- ►Affiliates, Sponsors & Referrals: lmg.gg ►Private Internet Access VPN: lmg.gg ►MK Keyboards: lmg.gg ►Nerd or Die Stream Overlays: lmg.gg ►NEEDforSEAT Gaming Chairs: lmg.gg ►Displate Metal Prints: lmg.gg ►Epic Games Store (LINUSMEDIAGROUP): lmg.gg ►Amazon Prime: lmg.gg ►Audible Free Trial: lmg.gg ►Our Gear on Amazon: geni.us FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Instagram: @TechLinkedYT Facebook: @TechLinked FOLLOW OUR OTHER CHANNELS --------------------------------------------------- Linus Tech Tips: lmg.gg Techquickie: lmg.gg ShortCircuit: lmg.gg LMG Clips: lmg.gg Channel Super Fun: lmg.gg Carpool Critics: lmg.gg
The video opens by highlighting a controversial move from EA: in-game promotional ads appearing in UFC 4 after launch, including an Amazon Prime ad shown before and after replays. The host notes player frustration with having paid full price for a game yet facing additional advertising, and mentions EA’s eventual reaction of apologizing and removing the ads while promising not to repeat the tactic. The discussion pivots to the broader question of whether publishers should monetize through ads, pointing out that Sony reportedly earns significant revenue from DLC and microtransactions, in part due to a 30 percent platform cut, which fuels the debate about fair developer income versus in-game advertising. The host then shifts to Epic Games’ legal fight with Apple over Fortnite, detailing Epic’s court filing to reinstate Fortnite on the App Store and the initial court ruling that Apple’s actions did not constitute harm to Epic, framing the dispute as a negotiation about platform control and monetization. The segment explains Epic’s claim that iOS Fortnite usage declined substantially after removal, and briefly contrasts Google’s stance on app store openness with Apple, setting up the upcoming hearing on September 28th. Finally, the video teases Quick Bits about DirectStorage, the Oculus Quest delisting, and a wave of next-generation GPU rumors, while keeping the tone light and humorous about tech hype cycles and upcoming announcements. The host then endorses a product plug for a Rampow 61W charger, lauding its GaN technology and portability, before wrapping with a teaser about further tech updates and a playful nod to the increasingly complex landscape of consumer tech news.
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Questions answered
- What led to EA pulling in-game ads from UFC 4 and what was the reaction?
- EA faced backlash after ads for The Boys appeared during UFC 4 gameplay; the company apologized and removed the ads, stating they wouldn’t do it again.
- What is Epic seeking in its legal action against Apple regarding Fortnite?
- Epic filed for a court order to reinstate Fortnite on the App Store while the lawsuit proceeds, arguing that removal harms its business and user base on iOS.