In today’s Roundup: Netflix dives into mobile gaming lore with a Clash of Clans animated series, Fortnite returns to the iOS App Store after a five-year hiatus, and Microsoft blames Apple for stalling its Xbox mobile store launch.

Netflix expands gaming universe with Clash of Clans animated series

Netflix has announced the development of an animated series based on Supercell's popular mobile games, Clash of Clansand Clash Royale. Currently in pre-production, the series will follow a determined yet overwhelmed Barbarian who assembles a group of misfits to defend their village amidst the comically absurd politics of war. Fletcher Moules, known for directing Clash of Clans animated videos, will serve as showrunner, with Ron Weiner, a writer from Futurama and 30 Rock, joining the creative team.

Fortnite officially returns to iOS App Store after nearly five-year ban

Epic Games' Fortnite has officially returned to Apple's App Store in the United States, ending a ban that began in 2020 due to a legal dispute over in-app payment systems. The return follows a federal court ruling that found Apple in violation of a U.S. court order requiring the company to allow greater competition for app downloads and payment methods. The latest update, released on May 22, 2025, introduces a Mandalorian theme and teases the upcoming inclusion of Superman.

Microsoft blames Apple for delayed Xbox Mobile Store launch

Microsoft has attributed the delay of its Xbox mobile store launch to Apple's restrictive App Store policies. In a recent court filing supporting Epic Games' case against Apple, Microsoft stated that Apple's rules have hindered its ability to offer a mobile web store for Xbox, affecting both the purchase and streaming of games on iOS devices. The company emphasised that Apple's policies have "stymied" its efforts to provide consumers with a workable solution for purchasing in-app items outside the App Store.