Makers of Poppy Playtime Sue Google Over Fake Games

Mob Entertainment, the company behind the popular horror game Poppy Playtime, is taking Google to court. They claim Google isn't doing enough to stop fake versions of their game from appearing on the Google Play store. These fake games trick players into paying large amounts of money for something that doesn't work. Mob Entertainment wants Google to remove these games and pay at least $150, 000 for each fake game. The lawsuit also targets the unknown developer using the name Daigo Game 2020. This developer has created fake Poppy Playtime games that have already been downloaded over 1 million times. These fake games use the Poppy Playtime name and screenshots from the real game to fool players. Mob Entertainment believes these fake games hurt their reputation because they are poorly made and expensive. This isn't the first time a game company has had to fight against fake games. Other developers have also complained about similar issues with games on the Nintendo Switch eShop. Mob Entertainment says they have asked Google to remove the fake games, but they keep coming back. They feel Google isn't doing enough to protect consumers from these scams. The case is happening in California, and it's important because it could set a precedent for how companies handle fake games on their platforms. It also raises questions about how much responsibility app stores have in preventing scams.