Virtual Legality

What do Spider-Man's many (many) fans have to say about last week's Virtual Legality episode on the possibility of the "Raimi Suit" being included in Insomniac's latest game?

And what do I have to say about what they have to say?

Check it out on the very first "Virtual Legality: Questions and Answers" episode!

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/9jt6LJkhO4w

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Discussion in this episode focuses on comments, questions, and answers related to:

"Virtual Legality #8 - Marvel's Spider-Man: Licensing and the Raimi Suit"

Hoeg Law, December 13, 2018

(https://youtu.be/LZa-wJWhTWE)

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Marvel's Spider-Man is on the short list for game of the year, but why are some movie fans unhappy?

What does Insomniac's silence on the "Raimi suit" mean?

And why is "silence" so important in licensing negotiations?

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/LZa-wJWhTWE

(For more check out our answers to questions posed by the commenters of this very video in "Virtual Legality: Questions and Answers"! https://youtu.be/9jt6LJkhO4w)

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Discussion in this episode focuses on:

"Spider-Man PS4 Dev Pushes Back Against Fan Criticisms Regarding DLC"

Push Square, December 13, 2018

(http://www.pushsquare.com/news/2018/12/spider-man_ps4_dev_pushes_back_against_fan_criticisms_regarding_dlc)

"Listening doesn’t mean we always will do what people tell us to. We hear you. Hearing doesn’t mean we always act or follow."

Insomniac Games, December 11, 2018 Tweet

(https://twitter.com/insomniacgames/status/1072649262356410369)

"Note to game fans: If a game developer and its devs don't talk about something, it's because they either don't want to (for reasons), or they can't (for reasons). There are always reasons."

James Stevenson, Insomniac Games, December 12, 2018 Tweet

(https://twitter.com/JamesStevenson/status/1072924873305972736)

Spider-Man Wikipedia Entry

(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider-Man_(2002_film))

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Biweekly on "Inside the Huddle with Michael Spath" on WTKA 1050

What does Google's Congressional testimony have to tell us about the way government views technology?

And why should the gaming industry be even more inclined to consider self-regulation as a result?

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Discussion in this episode focuses on:

"THE SUNDAR PICHAI HEARING WAS A MAJOR MISSED OPPORTUNITY"

Wired, December 11, 2018

(https://www.wired.com/story/congress-sundar-pichai-google-ceo-hearing/)

"At the Google hearing, Congress proves they still have no idea how the internet works"

Mashable, December 11, 2018

(https://mashable.com/article/google-hearing-congress-no-idea-about-internet-search/#X5KAG_vn1SqU)

"State senator wants to regulate loot boxes in Washington"

Engadget, January 25, 2018

(https://www.engadget.com/2018/01/25/washington-state-senator-regulate-loot-boxes/)

"CT. Senator Joe Lieberman in 1993 Saying He Would Like To Ban Video Games"

CSPAN Clip, December 1993

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxVLwm0wNC0)

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On "Help Us Out Hoeg!" a regular segment on the Easy Allies Podcast (formerly GameTrailers)

(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZrxXp1reP8E353rZsB3jaA)

Biweekly on "Inside the Huddle with Michael Spath" on WTKA 1050

In this episode of "Virtual Legality", attorney Richard Hoeg of The Hoeg Law Business Law Firm (Hoeg Law), discusses the surprise launch of the Epic Game Store, the Fortnite studio's aggressive move to strip Steam of exclusives, and Infinity Blade's sudden removal from Apple's ios App Store.

Why are developers suddenly leaving Steam?

Why couldn't they say anything before last Friday?

And why might Epic need to do even more?

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/w7PQClNxmfk

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Discussion focuses on:

"The Epic Games store is now live"

(https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/news/the-epic-games-store-is-now-live)

"Epic's Game Store Is Already Locking Down Exclusives"

Kotaku, December 10, 2018

(https://kotaku.com/epics-game-store-is-already-locking-down-exclusives-1830997999)

"Super Meat Boy Forever release window set, will be Epic Store exclusive for a year"

PC Gamer, December 9, 2018

(https://www.pcgamer.com/super-meat-boy-forever-release-window-set-will-be-epic-store-exclusive-for-1-year/)

"Some Epic Store games are pushing back or scrapping Steam releases"

PC Gamer, December 8, 2018

(https://www.pcgamer.com/some-epic-store-games-are-pushing-back-or-scrapping-steam-releases/)

"Fortnite Studio Removes All Infinity Blade Games From App Store"

Gamespot, December 10, 2018

(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/fortnite-studio-removes-all-infinity-blade-games-f/1100-6463816/)

"Fortnite Swords Are Coming Soon"

Gamespot, December 10, 2018

(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/fortnite-swords-are-coming-soon/1100-6463798/)

BONUS

Epic Games Store discussion on GameDaily.biz's BizCast!

(https://gamedaily.biz/article/444/gamedaily-bizcast-epic-games-store-gives-the-industry-a-solid-right-hook)

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Biweekly on "Inside the Huddle with Michael Spath" on WTKA 1050

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(0:00) Opening

(2:03) Comments

(6:48) Authorized Digital Retailers

(14:25) Steam Keys

(15:25) Ftc Guidelines on Advertiser Standards

(16:40) Overview of the Steam Key Guidelines

(17:53) Types of Keys

This past weekend, leaks around the Internet told of a group of streaming "influencers" that received travel and other arrangements to be the first to play Respawn Entertainment's brand new entry into the crowded Battle Royale genre: Apex Legends.

Under the Social Media Banner "ApexPartner", these streamers started touting the game and their experiences online to prospective players.

But what does US law and the Federal Trade Comission (FTC) have to say about the disclosure of perks like travel arrangements and other special accommodations?

And why might these "influencers" have reason to be concerned?

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/Onje7S80YEc

#ApexLegends #Respawn #VirtualLegality

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Discussed in this episode:

"Respawn's Vince Zampella teases battle royale game Apex Legends news for Monday"

Games Radar, February 3, 2019

(https://www.gamesradar.com/respawns-vince-zampella-teases-battle-royale-game-apex-legends-news-for-monday/)

Twitter Search of Term "ApexPartner"

February 4, 2019 (subject to change)

(https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ApexPartner&src=typd)

"Truth in Advertising"

Federal Trade Commission

(https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/media-resources/truth-advertising)

15 U.S. Code § 45

"Unfair methods of competition unlawful; prevention by Commission"

(https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/45)

"The FTC’s Endorsement Guides: What People Are Asking"

(https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/ftcs-endorsement-guides-what-people-are-asking)

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(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZrxXp1reP8E353rZsB3jaA)

Biweekly on "Inside the Huddle with Michael Spath" on WTKA 1050

This past weekend, leaks around the Internet told of a group of streaming "influencers" that received travel and other arrangements to be the first to play Respawn Entertainment's brand new entry into the crowded Battle Royale genre: Apex Legends.

Under the Social Media Banner "ApexPartner", these streamers started touting the game and their experiences online to prospective players.

But what does US law and the Federal Trade Comission (FTC) have to say about the disclosure of perks like travel arrangements and other special accommodations?

And why might these "influencers" have reason to be concerned?

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/Onje7S80YEc

#ApexLegends #Respawn #VirtualLegality

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Discussed in this episode:

"Respawn's Vince Zampella teases battle royale game Apex Legends news for Monday"

Games Radar, February 3, 2019

(https://www.gamesradar.com/respawns-vince-zampella-teases-battle-royale-game-apex-legends-news-for-monday/)

Twitter Search of Term "ApexPartner"

February 4, 2019 (subject to change)

(https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ApexPartner&src=typd)

"Truth in Advertising"

Federal Trade Commission

(https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/media-resources/truth-advertising)

15 U.S. Code § 45

"Unfair methods of competition unlawful; prevention by Commission"

(https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/45)

"The FTC’s Endorsement Guides: What People Are Asking"

(https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/ftcs-endorsement-guides-what-people-are-asking)

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(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZrxXp1reP8E353rZsB3jaA)

Biweekly on "Inside the Huddle with Michael Spath" on WTKA 1050

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(0:00) Opening

(3:52) What is Apex legends available on?

In a surprising turn of events, Apple has ended the ability of tech giants Facebook and Google to side-load enterprise applications throughout their organizations, after both companies were caught using the license to distribute "research" applications to non-employees.

But does the Apple enterprise license say that Facebook and Google were in the wrong?

Or is this a case of ambiguous contract drafting resulting in a situation from which all three parties are now eager to scramble away?

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/MoCJLu811R0

#FaceBook #Apple #VirtualLegality

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Discussed in this episode:

"Facebook pays teens to install VPN that spies on them"

TechCrunch, January 29, 2019

(https://techcrunch.com/2019/01/29/facebook-project-atlas/)

"Apple blocks Facebook from running its internal iOS apps"

The Verge, January 30, 2019

(https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/30/18203551/apple-facebook-blocked-internal-ios-apps)

Google will stop peddling a data collector through Apple's back door

TechCrunch, January 30, 2019

(https://techcrunch.com/2019/01/30/googles-also-peddling-a-data-collector-through-apples-back-door/)

Apple Developer Enterprise Program License Agreement

(https://www.slideshare.net/joshsc/apple-policy-prohibits-distributing-enterprise-certificate-apps-to-nonemployees)

"The odd reason Apple killed Facebook’s and Google’s usage research apps"

VentureBeat, January 31, 2019

(https://venturebeat.com/2019/01/31/the-odd-reason-apple-killed-facebooks-and-googles-usage-research-apps/)

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On "Help Us Out Hoeg!" a regular segment on the Easy Allies Podcast (formerly GameTrailers)

(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZrxXp1reP8E353rZsB3jaA)

Biweekly on "Inside the Huddle with Michael Spath" on WTKA 1050

In a surprising turn of events, Apple has ended the ability of tech giants Facebook and Google to side-load enterprise applications throughout their organizations, after both companies were caught using the license to distribute "research" applications to non-employees.

But does the Apple enterprise license say that Facebook and Google were in the wrong?

Or is this a case of ambiguous contract drafting resulting in a situation from which all three parties are now eager to scramble away?

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/MoCJLu811R0

#FaceBook #Apple #VirtualLegality

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Discussed in this episode:

"Facebook pays teens to install VPN that spies on them"

TechCrunch, January 29, 2019

(https://techcrunch.com/2019/01/29/facebook-project-atlas/)

"Apple blocks Facebook from running its internal iOS apps"

The Verge, January 30, 2019

(https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/30/18203551/apple-facebook-blocked-internal-ios-apps)

Google will stop peddling a data collector through Apple's back door

TechCrunch, January 30, 2019

(https://techcrunch.com/2019/01/30/googles-also-peddling-a-data-collector-through-apples-back-door/)

Apple Developer Enterprise Program License Agreement

(https://www.slideshare.net/joshsc/apple-policy-prohibits-distributing-enterprise-certificate-apps-to-nonemployees)

"The odd reason Apple killed Facebook’s and Google’s usage research apps"

VentureBeat, January 31, 2019

(https://venturebeat.com/2019/01/31/the-odd-reason-apple-killed-facebooks-and-googles-usage-research-apps/)

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THANKS FOR WATCHING!

FOR MORE CHECK US OUT:

On Twitter @hoeglaw

At our website: https://hoeglaw.com/

On our Blog, "Rules of the Game", at https://hoeglaw.wordpress.com/

On "Help Us Out Hoeg!" a regular segment on the Easy Allies Podcast (formerly GameTrailers)

(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZrxXp1reP8E353rZsB3jaA)

Biweekly on "Inside the Huddle with Michael Spath" on WTKA 1050