Maker of hit video game Fortnite sues Apple after game's removal from App Store in dispute over payment system

"Fortnite" is better known for facilitating virtual battles between video game players. On Thursday, it picked a fight of its own with Apple and Google, setting the stage for a courtroom brawl that, if successful, could have far-reaching ramifications for the two tech juggernauts.

Epic Games, maker of "Fortnite," on Thursday sued Apple and Google in…