Fortnite's 'Epic' fight with Apple explained

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Two of the world's biggest tech companies are about to face off in court. Epic Games picked a fight with Apple in August with a new feature on the popular game "Fortnite." Epic says what's at stake is how you download apps and pay on your device. Apple says this is about following the rules on the devices they make. Kyle Orland, senior gaming editor at Ars Technica, breaks down this business Battle Royale.

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