Virtual Legality

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

*** "Virtual Legality" is a continuing series discussing the law, video games, software, and everything digital, hosted by Richard Hoeg.

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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In this episode, Richard Hoeg delves into the ethics of statements and rates in the gaming industry, discusses the impact of figures like Jennifer Hale and Hideki Kamiya, and concludes with key takeaways.

(0:00) Introduction

(1:41) Statements, Rates, and Morality

(25:47) Jennifer Hale and Hideki Kamiya

(30:07) Conclusion

Microsoft has taken the unusual step of commenting on recently completed and pending (!) regulatory reviews of its near $70B proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

What can we learn from their comments on CADE (Brazil) and the CMA (UK)?

A whole lot.

We love competition...in Virtual Legality.

#xbox #activision #CMA

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*** CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction (Thanks FalkusVipus!)

2:00 Take Two CEO Speaks

4:35 MS Speaks on Brazil (CADE)

21:47 MS Speaks on the UK (CMA)

52:02 Conclusion

*** Discussed in this episode:

PLAYLIST

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

ARTICLES

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/two-interactive-ceo-says-acquiring-174000018.html

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/microsoft-accuses-uk-regulator-of-adopting-sonys-complaints-over-activision-blizzard-deal/

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/uk-regulator-details-concerns-over-microsofts-proposed-acquisition-of-activision-blizzard-xbox-responds

TWEETS

https://twitter.com/HazzadorGamin/status/1579015767450062848

https://twitter.com/Chris_Dring/status/1580248783761600513

https://twitter.com/tomwarren/status/1580124742501027840

https://twitter.com/tomwarren/status/1580239474126036992

CADE REPORT https://web.archive.org/web/20221006000803/https://sei.cade.gov.br/sei/modulos/pesquisa/md_pesq_documento_consulta_externa.php?HJ7F4wnIPj2Y8B7Bj80h1lskjh7ohC8yMfhLoDBLddZou1UxFwR2xny_H8WpNqBA9LEUmxpnNJZhTSHmSvXvpffRtONbaxBeOzHPgm0V3c1aCdhWaTZo9OtUDTJX_L_7

CMA REPORT https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/634536048fa8f5153767e533/MSFT.ABK_phase_1_decision_-_1.09.2022.pdf

*** "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).

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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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In this episode, Richard Hoeg discusses recent remarks from Take Two's CEO, Microsoft's interactions with Brazil's CADE and the UK's CMA, before wrapping up with a conclusion.

(0:00) Introduction (Thanks FalkusVipus!)

(2:00) Take Two CEO Speaks

(4:35) MS Speaks on Brazil (CADE)

(21:47) MS Speaks on the UK (CMA)

(52:02) Conclusion

Elon Musk has offered up his money (mostly), but Twitter wants a trial. What's a Court of Chancery to do?

(At Least) One Date More...in Virtual Legality.

#elonmusk #twitter #deal

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*** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction (Thanks LadyEmily!) 02:22 Team Musk's Motion 21:37 Twitter's Response 26:58 The Court's Order 28:23 Conclusion

*** Discussed in this episode:

PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy_O52bErVCYZfVYMgVgu3nX

CHANCERY DAILY

https://twitter.com/chancery_daily

MOTIONS AND ORDERS

https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/23126626/musk-01-motion-to-stay-w-cos.pdf

https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/23126697/twitter-response-to-motion-to-stay-twitter-v-musk.pdf

https://twitter.com/chancery_daily/status/1578137982996914177/photo/1

*** "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).

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In this episode, Richard Hoeg discusses Team Musk's legal motion, Twitter's response to it, and the court's subsequent order. The episode concludes with an analysis of the entire situation.

(0:00) Introduction (Thanks LadyEmily!)

(2:22) Team Musk's Motion

(21:37) Twitter's Response

(26:58) The Court's Order

(28:23) Conclusion

"[T]he central objective...is the protection of competition as a means of promoting the well-being of Brazilian consumers, and not the defense of the particular interests of specific competitors."

Everyone wants to know just when Xbox's pending near $70B purchase of Activision is likely to become a reality, but as things continue their slow march forward, we can start to draw conclusions from the small morsels afforded to us.

Let's talk about Brazil.

We love competition...in Virtual Legality.

#xbox #activision #brazil

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*** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction (Thanks Roketsu86!) 01:39 The State of Play 13:55 Brazil Approves (Horizontal Analysis) 34:05 Brazil Approves (Vertical Analysis) 1:09:47 Conclusion

*** Discussed in this episode:

PLAYLIST

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

ARTICLES/WEBSITES

https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2022/10/01/sony-microsoft-activision-deal-brussels/

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/microsoft-files-its-case-for-activision-acquisition-with-eu-competition-regulator/

https://news.microsoft.com/activision-blizzard-acquisition/

BRAZIL/CADE https://sei.cade.gov.br/sei/modulos/pesquisa/md_pesq_documento_consulta_externa.php?HJ7F4wnIPj2Y8B7Bj80h1lskjh7ohC8yMfhLoDBLddYc819EfEhjINLJ9udu0zTOrrGquAHH4kEG0kRjWOeOv1DBeFzB_wAArcoEuIAvHz1jMVfQ9EyoxrpOzqjamHQ5

https://sei.cade.gov.br/sei/modulos/pesquisa/md_pesq_documento_consulta_externa.php?HJ7F4wnIPj2Y8B7Bj80h1lskjh7ohC8yMfhLoDBLddZou1UxFwR2xny_H8WpNqBA9LEUmxpnNJZhTSHmSvXvpffRtONbaxBeOzHPgm0V3c1aCdhWaTZo9OtUDTJX_L_7

*** "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.

*** Twitter: @hoeglaw Web: hoeglaw.com

In this episode, Richard Hoeg discusses the recent State of Play, analyzes Brazil's approval of certain digital policies from both horizontal and vertical perspectives, and concludes with key takeaways.

(0:00) Introduction (Thanks Roketsu86!)

(1:39) The State of Play

(13:55) Brazil Approves (Horizontal Analysis)

(34:05) Brazil Approves (Vertical Analysis)

(1:09:47) Conclusion

In this episode, Richard Hoeg discusses the recent developments surrounding Elon Musk and the legal implications of his actions. The episode concludes with an analysis of potential future scenarios.

(0:00) Introduction

(3:33) Elon Surrenders

(6:59) Conclusion