Epic Games wanted a special deal for 'Fortnite' on the App Store

Apple on Friday shot back at Epic Games in a legal filing, likening the Fortnite creator to a "shoplifter" and disputing the gaming company's claims that it did not want a "special deal" on the App Store.

"Fortnite" playing on an iPad Air
The Cupertino tech giant's filing on Friday is the first actual legal response Apple has made since Epic Games filed a lawsuit against the company on Aug. 13 alleging anti-competitive behavior. Epic filed the complaint after baiting Apple to remove Fortnite from the App Store through a direct violation of its developer guidelines.

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