Fortnite creator Epic Games wins antitrust case against Google, says it's "a win for all app developers and consumers"

Dec. 12, 2023

“It proves that Google’s app store practices are illegal and they abuse their monopoly to extract exorbitant fees”

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FortnitedeveloperEpic Gameshas claimed victory overGooglein its antitrust case.

After just hours of deliberation, a California jury ruled in favour of Epic on all counts, accusing Google of,according to the court document, “willfully acquiring or maintaining monopoly power by engaging in anticompetitive conduct.”

“Today’s verdict is a win for all app developers and consumers around the world,” Epic said in a post on itsofficial website. “It proves that Google’s app store practices are illegal and they abuse their monopoly to extract exorbitant fees, stifle competition and reduce innovation.”

Google also issued a response saying that it will appeal the decision. In a statement, Wilson White, vice-president of government affairs and public policy, said, “We will continue to defend the Android business model and remain deeply committed to our users, partners, and the broader Android ecosystem.”

It’s certainly a good time for Epic Games, as the newly launched Lego Fortnite has garnered a massive 2.3 million concurrent players,more than every Fortnite battle royale mode combined.

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