Google has lifted some of the redactions in the antitrust lawsuit Epic Games filed in July, and it seems the tech company considered scooping up the Fortnite maker as Google saw Epic Games as a threat to its business model.
In newly unsealed court documents reported by The Verge, Epic Games alleges Google sought to use its power to buy "some or all" of the Fortnite and Unreal Engine developer. The reason is stated in such obvious terms: according to Epic Games, Google maintains monopolies and engages in "unlawful restraints" hindering competitors, innovators, customers, and users of the Android ecosystem.
In short, Epic Games wants to break up Google's stranglehold on the Android market, saying the company limits third-party app stores while discouraging competition and innovation. According to the lawsuit, the tech giant called Epic Games a "contagion" and even considering buying it.
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