In this episode, Richard Hoeg discusses the profitability of Game Pass, sheds light on SEC filings and accounting in relation to video games, and compares certain digital legalities to the dynamics of Minecraft.

(0:00) Introduction

(1:32) Profitability and Game Pass

(14:03) SEC Filings and Accounting

(23:12) Rainclouds

(27:36) It's Like Minecraft

(29:10) Conclusion

In this episode, Richard Hoeg introduces the ITIF, scrutinizes their arguments about digital law, and wraps up with his conclusions on the matter.

(0:00) Introduction

(2:51) Who is the ITIF?

(8:29) A Hole-y Argument

(31:37) Conclusion

In this episode, Richard Hoeg discusses actress Hellena Taylor's recent comments about the video game industry. The conversation concludes with a look at unions and the role of messengers in the digital world.

(0:00) Introduction

(2:58) Hellena Taylor Speaks (Again)

(15:51) Conclusion (Unions and Messengers)

The fight between Microsoft's Xbox division and the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has only just begun...and now everyone can tell both sides how they feel.

What will the console warriors do with this new found power? What is the US Chamber and why does it not really represent what many seem to think? And will any scuttling of the Activision deal really lead to Sony regretting it's life choices?

It's a potpourri of pandemonium...in Virtual Legality.

#Microsoft #Xbox #Activision

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*** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 1:37 CMA Starts A Public Process 13:23 What Did the US Chamber of Commerce Say? 24:20 Windows Central and Sony's Regret? 37:58 Conclusion (Thanks Everybody!) ***

Discussed in this episode:

PLAYLIST

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy_vBs7Qt9-ROfumOtIrSdP8

CMA PUBLIC COMMENT

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/cma-unswayed-by-microsofts-arguments-for-activision-blizzard-acquisition

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/cma-calls-on-the-public-for-its-views-on-microsofts-acquisition-of-activision-blizzard

https://www.gov.uk/cma-cases/facebook-inc-giphy-inc-merger-inquiry

US CHAMBER

https://twitter.com/JezCorden/status/1583082759664214016

https://www.uschamber.com/

https://www.uschamber.com/finance/antitrust/u-s-companies-foreign-competition-agencies-must-all-play-by-the-rules

WINDOWS CENTRAL ARTICLE

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/why-sony-could-live-to-regret-getting-the-xbox-activision-blizzard-deal-blocked

*** "Virtual Legality" is a continuing series discussing the law, video games, software, and everything digital, hosted by Richard Hoeg, of the Hoeg Law Business Law Firm (Hoeg Law).

CHECK OUT THE REST OF VIRTUAL LEGALITY HERE:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy9YAU61GoW-00K0TJOGnPCo

DISCUSSION IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE. INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN THE LEGAL TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS VIDEO SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR OWN COUNSEL.

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Microsoft and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) of the United Kingdom have been trading punches over Activision and everybody's (!) got questions.

Let's go through...everything.

#Microsoft #Xbox #Activision

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*** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 40:59 The CMA's Official Phase I Report 4:27:43 The Microsoft Response 6:23:07 Question Time and Conclusion ***

Discussed in this episode: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/634536048fa8f5153767e533/MSFT.ABK_phase_1_decision_-_1.09.2022.pdf

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/634e5d3dd3bf7f618d8f88d1/Initial_Phase_2_submission.pdf

***

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In this episode, Richard Hoeg discusses the initiation of a public process by the CMA, the stance of the US Chamber of Commerce, and the possible regret of Windows Central and Sony. The episode concludes with a thank-you note to listeners.

(0:00) Introduction

(1:37) CMA Starts A Public Process

(13:23) What Did the US Chamber of Commerce Say?

(24:20) Windows Central and Sony's Regret?

(37:58) Conclusion (Thanks Everybody!)

In this episode, Richard Hoeg delves into the official Phase I report from the CMA, explores Microsoft's response, and concludes with a question and answer session.

(0:00) Introduction

(40:59) The CMA's Official Phase I Report

(4:27:43) The Microsoft Response

(6:23:07) Question Time and Conclusion

In this episode, Richard Hoeg discusses a recent Bloomberg report uncovering discrepancies in the tech world. He further explores the implications of these findings and draws conclusions based on corroborated evidence.

(0:00) Introduction

(4:21) Bloomberg Discovers Discrepancies

(16:51) Corroboration and Conclusion

In this episode, Richard Hoeg discusses a recent case involving a remorseful witness and a consequent request for a new trial. He analyzes the legal implications and potential outcomes in the conclusion.

(0:00) Introduction

(2:23) A Remorseful Witness and a New Trial Request

(15:01) Conclusion

The wait for the release of Platinum Games' Bayonetta 3 is almost over, but fans supportive of the character's original English voice actor, Helena Taylor, have been called to wait forevermore.

What has Ms. Taylor asked for and why? Is a lowball contract offer really "immoral"? And what role does replacement Jennifer Hale have in all of this?

Let's discuss.

We thought Platinum cards had a higher credit line...in Virtual Legality.

#bayonetta #platinumgames #gaming

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*** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 1:41 Statements, Rates, and Morality 25:47 Jennifer Hale and Hideki Kamiya 30:07 Conclusion ***

Discussed in this episode:

HELLENA TAYLOR STATEMENTS (THREAD) https://twitter.com/hellenataylor/status/1581289084718227456

ARTICLES

https://variety.com/2022/digital/news/bayonetta-3-voice-actress-4000-dollars-boycott-1235404736/

https://www.theguardian.com/games/2022/oct/16/bayonetta-actor-hellena-taylora-boycott-video-game-pay-row

https://www.tmz.com/2022/10/15/bayonetta-voice-actress-hellena-taylor-offered-4k-boycott-video-game/

https://www.eurogamer.net/voice-actress-requests-fans-boycott-bayonetta-3-in-insulting-salary-fiasco

https://mynintendonews.com/2022/10/15/original-bayonetta-voice-actress-refused-insulting-pay-offer-for-reprising-her-role/

https://nintendoeverything.com/platinumgames-confirms-jennifer-hale-is-the-new-voice-actress-for-bayonetta-in-bayonetta-3/

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/as-it-happens-wednesday-edition-1.4309487/we-won-video-game-voice-actors-end-months-long-strike-1.4310103

TWEETS

https://twitter.com/YongYea/status/1581657748990664709

https://twitter.com/Nibellion/status/1581692094350913537

https://twitter.com/PG_kamiya/status/1581812207913824258

MISC

https://www.sagaftra.org/files/2020InteractiveRateSheetFinal.pdf

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DISCUSSION IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE. INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN THE LEGAL TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS VIDEO SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR OWN COUNSEL.

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