Epic vs Google: The big $147 billion deal that was refused
Epic vs Google: The big $147 billion deal that was refused
Google confirmed in court that it offered Epic a $147 million deal to launch Fortnite on the Google Play store, but Epic declined. The purpose was to prevent other apps from bypassing the Play Store and protect Google's earnings from in-app purchases. Epic accused Google of offering similar deals to other developers. Google denied any wrongdoing and claimed their primary concern was losing games from the Play Store. Epic argued that Google used "bribe or block" tactics to prevent competition. Google denied the bribery allegations and clarified that the deals did not prohibit developers from creating alternate app stores.
Google confirmed in court that it offered Epic a $147 million deal to launch Fortnite on the Google Play store, but Epic declined. The purpose was to prevent other apps from bypassing the Play Store and protect Google's earnings from in-app purchases. Epic accused Google of offering similar deals to other developers. Google denied any wrongdoing and claimed their primary concern was losing games from the Play Store. Epic argued that Google used "bribe or block" tactics to prevent competition. Google denied the bribery allegations and clarified that the deals did not prohibit developers from creating alternate app stores.
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Google confirmed in court that it offered Epic a $147 million deal to launch Fortnite on the Google Play store, but Epic declined. The purpose was to prevent other apps from bypassing the Play Store and protect Google's earnings from in-app purchases. Epic accused Google of offering similar deals to other developers. Google denied any wrongdoing and claimed their primary concern was losing games from the Play Store. Epic argued that Google used "bribe or block" tactics to prevent competition. Google denied the bribery allegations and clarified that the deals did not prohibit developers from creating alternate app stores. 
