How Fortnite Became a Legal Game-Changer

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The developers of video game sensation Fortnite violated their contract with Google, making a case that the tech giant has a monopoly on the mobile gaming marketplace. Watch as corporate attorney Arianna Mendez tears down the Google Play Developer Distribution Agreement and explains how Epic Games is using litigation to bring about economic and social change.<br /> <br /></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Considering that until recently, Fortnite fans couldn’t play on their mobile devices due the ongoing lawsuit, and the Google case is still pending, the stakes are high. Either the game developer will successfully overhaul how big tech operates in the global economy, or Google and Apple will continue setting industry terms.<br /> <br /></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">In what follows, we take a deep look at the Google Play Developer Distribution Agreement that Epic Games signed and then broke in order to spur a lawsuit. It’s an interesting case of one giant taking on another in an attempt to change the marketplace through contracts. Ultimately, the example shows that a contract is only as strong as each party’s intention to uphold their end.<br /> <br /></span>About Law Insider: We’re all about contracts!<br /> <br /> Law Insider (https://www.lawinsider.com​​​​) is a subscription-based contract database and resource center that helps over 250,000 lawyers and business owners draft and negotiate contracts more effectively.<br /> <br /> Join the Community<br /> <br /> We think drafting and negotiating contracts is one of the most important skills you can build as an attorney and business owner. Law Insider is committed to supporting our user community with the tools and resources to help build these skills.<br /> <br /> Where to Start<br /> <br /> Looking for sample contracts, clauses or defined terms? Create a Basic Access Account and try it out. Looking for educational videos, webinars and articles on drafting and negotiating best practices? Visit our resources center.<