Gaby

Epic continues to insult our intelligence and disrespect the court in the same manner. It’s arguments can be described as weak at best. I really cannot abide Sweeney. He’s so disingenuous. Even his photo creeps me out

That they would try and offer purely speculative arguments as fact is objectionable in and of itself, or attempting to steer the narrative with buzzwords and by lying. Moreover giving opinion in such a calculated manner, as to be purportedly expert testimony shows a level of ignorance and arrogance that is frankly unforgivable. They are attempting to hoodwink both the courts and the public. Of course It would be very much in Epic’s financial interest if Apple were to be found guilty of Antitrust violations, with Sweeney and Co.  no doubt gleefully rubbing their hands in anticipation. Unfortunately wishing for a thing and kidding yourself does not make it so. Epic and it’s counsel are not in a position to speculate on such matters. Nor are they in a position to try and frame the argument of breach of contract and Apple’s resulting revocation of developer account as a further example of their illegal behaviour.  - "In short, accused of antitrust violations for misusing its power to create and maintain two monopolies, Apple used that same power to try and coerce Epic to abide by its unlawful restrictions,"
Sweeney was well aware of his obligations with respect of developer contracts, and the consequences of breaching them. Epic is at fault pure and simple, no matter the justification. I also don’t think the implication that the judge, and by extension the court is incorrect in its previous findings is going to earn Epic any Goodwill either. 
 If I were Apple I would be adding defamation and libel to my list of grievances. I’m glad that the damage has been felt both financially and by a loss of customer goodwill. They may see now that the public are not the gullible Fools they took them to be. They are also lying about Unreal as the prior judgement already insisted on the status quo and therefore Apple has made no changes that impede the ability to maintain it. If, indeed as I imagine the case to be; their customers and potential clients are now jumping ship, then this is mess of Epics own making and fully deserved. Self belief can be a wonderful thing but self delusion can be extremely harmful. I think Sweeney should be assessed... One shouldn’t go into such a public chess match without being a competent opponent. He should perhaps read a well known book by Sun Tzu....
On top of all that the Apple of 2007 was a markedly different and much smaller company so to suggest that The power Apple wields has emboldened it to make restrictions is again false. They haven’t made any substantive changes to the App Store since its inception. 
If I were on The board of directors I’d be demanding a change in leadership.
There certainly won’t be an IPO any time soon... Hopefully Unity steps up their game and puts Epic out of business altogether! 

Granted I know apple is no saint and has many flaws but I am loathe to anyone that intentionally misleads people and presumes them to be idiots. Epic should have the backbone to be honest about their endeavours.