> Sounds like we have a solution to Epic’s years-long complaint about Apple and Google taking a 15–30 percent cut of in-app transactions. They should follow Epic’s lead and take a 95 percent cut instead. Support a creator, indeed.<p>Content creators get nothing on Google and Apple's platform. Epic is essentially giving out a 5% referral bonus that no other company in their industry provides. Apples to oranges, anyone?
I think the author misunderstood Epic's use of 'Creator': It means Content Creator, as in Youtubers and Streamers. This 5% is basically a referral or affiliate bonus.<p>By contrast, Amazon only offers 1% for video games: <a href="https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/guide/amazon-affiliate-program/" rel="nofollow">https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/guide/amazon-affiliate-pr...</a>