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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has suggested that app stores should look to lower platform fees over time, but that the same thinking shouldn't be appli

'); } Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has suggested that app stores should look to lower platform fees over time, but that the same thinking shouldn't be applied to console storefronts.  According to recent reports, Microsoft had initially considered changing its rates on both storefronts, but it seems the company chose to stand by the 30 percent platform fees it charges console developers after deciding that hardware itself is part of the deal.  "Wherever there is no subsidized hardware or device, or what have you, we want to make sure that we have the most competitive (prices)," explained N...

'); } Apple intends to argue that it has plenty of competition when it comes to video game transactions, pushing back against Epic Games' assertions that it maintains an "unfair and anti-competitive" monopoly.  Fortnite was pulled from the App Store by the iPhone maker.  The popular battle royale shooter was removed from Apple platforms after Epic used an unauthorised third-party payment method to circumvent store fees, thereby breaching App Store guidelines.  In retaliation, Epic suggested that Apple had only removed Fortnite because it had defied the "App Store Monopoly," and accused t...