Jan 18, 02:03 PM

Poppy Playtime Developer Sues Google for Failing to Remove Counterfeit Apps from Google Play Store Charging Up to $95

The developer of the horror game series Poppy Playtime has initiated legal action against Google, alleging that the tech giant has failed to remove imitation apps from the Google Play Store. These counterfeit applications reportedly mislead users by using the Poppy Playtime name and official screenshots, with some charging as much as $95 for content that does not exist. The lawsuit highlights concerns about user deception and the responsibility of platforms to manage and eliminate fraudulent content effectively.

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Sources

Game Development Daily News@daily_unity
2 years ago
The creator of the horror game Poppy Playtime has filed a lawsuit against Google, accusing the company of not removing apps that mimic the game, deceiving users by charging up to $95 for no actual content https://t.co/RO3NZsfUpe
PC Gamer@pcgamer
2 years ago
We aren't even talking like "Throne of Games: Click Here M'lord" stuff⁠—these apps actually call themselves "Poppy Playtime" and crib official screenshots. https://t.co/g3isxEoNZl
Eurogamer@eurogamer
2 years ago
Poppy Playtime's going after Google https://t.co/IokndT9d39 https://t.co/cGHYB8pWty

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