How fraudulent clones of Poppy Playtime are causing players to spend a lot of money on Google Play

We all know who won in the battle between David and Goliath, right? Well, it is possible that Google might want to get its act together and not overlook that sling, because Mob Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against them, claiming that the company has not removed fraudulent copies of its popular game Poppy Playtime from the Google Play platform, despite multiple requests. The company claims to have identified fake versions titled Poppy Playtime: Chapter 3 and Poppy Playtime: Chapter 4, which aim to deceive users by offering an experience similar to the original game. But worse, supposedly.

Cloning Without Control

These clones not only mimic the appearance of the game, but also entice users to purchase a kind of “guide” for prices ranging between -mind you- 30 and 95 dollars. A PS5 game or the guide to a bad version of Poppy Playtime? A tough decision. And when buying the guide, buyers are redirected to an inactive page, suggesting that, surprise, it’s a scam. Despite Poppy Playtime: Chapter 3 having accumulated over a million downloads, Chapter 4 has registered only 50,000, highlighting the significant impact of these clones on the market.

In the lawsuit, Mob Entertainment argues that Google has the responsibility to remove infringing content, especially after receiving specific requests. Although Poppy Playtime: Chapter 3 was removed on December 9, it quickly reappeared in the store. This pattern has generated frustration for the developer, who believes that Google should be considered equally culpable alongside the creators of the fraudulent games, as it retains a percentage of the profits generated through downloads.

The company seeks not only financial compensation for the violations of its copyright and trademark, but also a court order prohibiting Google and Daigo Game 2020 Inc. from repeating such infringements in the future. This case highlights a significant issue in the industry, where the popularity of a game often attracts unscrupulous developers looking to capitalize on someone else’s success. How? Prappy Bird wasn’t the original and a man is profiting at home? What a situation…

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