Epic vs Google

Partnership will see Epic Games Store pre-installed on Android devices

Microsoft's Sarah Bond says functionality is "ready to go" but Google claims platform holder is choosing not to launch it

Three year injunction also prevents Google from mandating that developers use its billing system for Play apps

Publisher also pulls games from Samsung Galaxy store due to side-loading settings

Mobile giant says Fortnite firm is overstepping after its jury trial victory last year

Metacore CEO Mika Tammenkoski says recent litigation against Google and Apple shows the mobile market is in need of a revolution

Update: Google says Epic "wants the benefits of Google Play without having to pay for it"

A constant tolling bell of industry layoffs defined 2023 – with job losses for thousands being in stark contrast to a stellar release schedule and record-beating acquisition numbers

But lawyers warn this victory is "not a silver bullet" in the fight against Apple, and that full repercussions are years away

Jury says Google Play is an illegal monopoly, Google plans to challenge the verdict

Fortnite firm says platform holders' hardware losses justify the need to charge devs for game sales and microtransactions

The firm sought to partner with Epic Games or Supercell to launch a mobile games marketplace

Fortnite firm has also been told to file demands by the end of the week, Google must reply with 48 hours

Elsewhere, more details emerge over Google's plans to buy the Fortnite firm

Google says OnePlus omitted Epic game by choice, and Samsung inclusion enabled malicious 'fake Fortnite' app

Judge also confirms court exhibits will not be publicly accessible until after the antitrust trial concludes

Legal experts weigh in on the potential outcome of Epic's latest legal battle, and the influence of its dispute with Apple

Google's opening statement emphasises openness of Android and competition with Apple

Google defends share of all transactions, as Epic reveals its game store is still not profitable

Fortnite firm continues crusade against 30% cut and anti-steering practices despite struggles in case against Apple