At least with small-time indies, especially with those releasing their first game, it's kind of understandable to make this deal with the Devil since it means you're getting what looks like a good chunk of cash up front. But for an established brand with a fanbase in the millions, it's just pathetic. You should understand at that point that Epic needs you a lot more than you need Epic. Unless you know something that you're not telling anyone of course.
It would be like movie studios paying cinemas NOT TO ALLOW anyone to watch their movies. Sure they get 'ticket money' up front, but also no one enjoys the movie, or goes to the sequel.
At least with small-time indies, especially with those releasing their first game, it's kind of understandable to make this deal with the Devil since it means you're getting what looks like a good chunk of cash up front. But for an established brand with a fanbase in the millions, it's just pathetic. You should understand at that point that Epic needs you a lot more than you need Epic. Unless you know something that you're not telling anyone of course.
It would be like movie studios paying cinemas NOT TO ALLOW anyone to watch their movies. Sure they get 'ticket money' up front, but also no one enjoys the movie, or goes to the sequel.