Google Loses Antitrust Case Against Epic Games

Jury Finds Tech Giant Guilty of Anti-Competitive Conduct in Landmark Ruling

Google has lost its antitrust case against Epic Games, with a jury ruling that Google engaged in anti-competitive conduct by suppressing other app stores and banning alternate payments.
The verdict came as a surprise to many, as Epic Games had previously lost a similar case against Apple.
Key factors in the case included Google's dealings with app developers, the company's handling of evidence, and the fact that the case was decided by a jury rather than a judge.
Google's 'Project Hug', which offered major game developers incentives to keep their apps in the Play store, was highlighted as an example of anti-competitive conduct.
Google plans to appeal the ruling, while Epic Games has hailed the verdict as a win for all developers and consumers.