Epic Is Suing Google And Samsung Over Auto Blocker Feature
Fortnite publisher Epic Games alleges that Google and Samsung are conspiring against the Epic Games Store
While the ease of downloading and using the Epic Games Store app is a big part of the case, the larger issue between Google and Epic is over the 30% fees the former charges for games and apps sold through Google Play. Epic has had the same issue with Apple's App Store, but without prevailing in its court case against Apple itself. The Epic Games Store allows Epic to set its own prices and serve as a competitor to both Google Play and the App Store.
Via The Verge, Sweeney told journalists that Epic doesn't have proof of collusion between Google and Samsung, but he hopes it will emerge if the case goes to discovery. He also indicated that Epic and Samsung were in discussions about "whitelisting" the Epic Games Store and other legitimate apps so they could sail through the Auto Blocker feature without making users jump through so many hoops. The new lawsuit was filed after those talks broke down.
"Contrary to Epic Game's assertions, Samsung actively fosters market competition, enhances consumer choice, and conducts its operations fairly," said a Samsung spokesperson via CNET. "The features integrated into our devices are designed in accordance with Samsung's core principles of security, privacy, and user control, and we remain fully committed to safeguarding users' personal data. Users have the choice to disable Auto Blocker at any time. We plan to vigorously contest Epic Game's baseless claims."
Barring any settlement talks between the three companies, this case could be heading back to court. But there isn't currently a timetable for that to happen.
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Android Mobile FortniteThis story originally appeared on: GameSpot - Author:UK GAG
