Epic Games Joins Google Antitrust Battle in Court

Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, is set to begin a monthlong trial in federal court in San Francisco, accusing Google of violating antitrust laws in its Play Store. Epic argues that Google wields monopolistic power over app developers and stifles competition. If Epic wins, Google may be forced to change its Play Store rules, allowing other companies to offer competing app stores and making it easier for developers to avoid the fees Google collects from in-app purchases. This lawsuit adds to the mounting legal challenges Google is facing as regulators and competitors seek to curb its influence.