Virtual Legality

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(0:00) Introduction

(3:00) Hiking Prices

(22:52) Moving Mobile

(33:26) Conclusion

Embracer Group has been gobbling up companies since it started its existence, but even then, this past 24 hours were special...especially if you have a soft spot for The Hobbit or The Lord of the Rings.

What just happened? Let's talk about it.

In a hole in the market there lived a group...in Virtual Legality.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/XExA9Yq84W8

#embracergroup #middleearth #lotr

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction (Thanks Supporters!)

02:25 Introducing Freemode

5:23 Adding to Freemode (Limited Run, Slingtrix, Tuxedo, Tripwire)

15:31 A History of Middle Earth...IP

22:53 Buying Middle Earth

38:59 Conclusion

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Discussed in this episode:

EMBRACER PRESS RELEASES

https://embracer.com/release/embracer-group-enters-into-agreement-to-acquire-ip-rights-to-the-lord-of-the-rings-and-the-hobbit-literary-works-by-j-r-r-tolkien/

https://embracer.com/release/embracer-group-announces-the-11th-operating-group-embracer-freemode/

https://embracer.com/release/embracer-group-enters-into-an-agreement-to-acquire-limited-run-games/

https://embracer.com/release/embracer-group-enters-into-an-agreement-to-acquire-singtrix/

https://embracer.com/release/embracer-group-acquires-tuxedo-labs/

https://embracer.com/release/embracer-group-enters-into-agreement-to-acquire-tripwire-interactive/

https://embracer.com/release/financial-impact-from-acquisitions-is-estimated-to-contribute-sek-550-750-million-in-pro-forma-adjusted-ebit-fy-22-23-sek-750-950-million-fy-23-24-and-sek-1-0-1-5-billion-fy-24-25-3/

ARTICLES

https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/7/22661432/john-gibson-tripwire-step-down-twitter-texas-abortion

https://deadline.com/2022/08/embracer-group-acquires-rights-lord-of-the-rings-and-hobbit-1235095113/amp/

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/warner-bros-tolkien-estate-settle-80-million-hobbit-lawsuit-1018478/

https://deadline.com/2017/11/amazon-the-lord-of-the-rings-tv-series-multi-season-commitment-1202207065/

https://variety.com/2022/film/news/lord-of-the-rings-hobbit-tolkien-zaentz-rights-sale-1235176036/

MIDDLE EARTH IP

https://www.zaentz.com/about.html

https://www.zaentz.com/middle-earth-enterprises.html

https://www.middleearth.com/history.html

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"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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Twitter: @hoeglaw

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(0:00) Introduction (Thanks Supporters!)

(2:25) Introducing Freemode

(5:23) Adding to Freemode (Limited Run, Slingtrix, Tuxedo, Tripwire)

(15:31) A History of Middle Earth...IP

(22:53) Buying Middle Earth

(38:59) Conclusion

Paul Tassi at Forbes loves live service games (Destiny, Genshin Impact, Fortnite, etc.), but that love can sometimes lead to interesting hypotheses, like the notion that a game that is ostensibly NOT a "live service" is somehow at a disadvantage.

We examine the proposition and his example game: Outriders - Worldslayer.

It's not the model, it's the product...in Virtual Legality.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/41BJMfup0pQ

#forbes #outriders #liveservice

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction

2:55 The Articles of Paul Tassi

19:51 Conclusion

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Discussed in this episode:

ARTICLES

https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2022/08/16/outriders-worldslayer-and-the-perils-of-not-being-a-live-service-in-2022/

https://www.vg247.com/outriders-live-service-game-complete-package

https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2021/04/17/outriders-and-when-not-a-live-service-game-is-a-live-service-game/?sh=756228c4d2ae

STEAMCHARTS

https://steamcharts.com/app/1085660

https://steamcharts.com/app/1172470 https://steamcharts.com/app/1593500

https://steamcharts.com/app/680420

https://steamcharts.com/app/99707

https://steamcharts.com/app/1245620

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"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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Twitter: @hoeglaw

Web: hoeglaw.com

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(0:00) Introduction

(2:55) The Articles of Paul Tassi

(19:51) Conclusion

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(0:00) Introduction (Thanks, FalkusVipus!)

(2:16) A Misunderstood Dismissal

(8:43) Bungie's Refiling

(22:53) Subpoenas and Press Releases

(32:25) Conclusion

With Elon Musk having thrown his own 160+ page lawsuit at Twitter, it's no surprise that the social media company has responded with some...passion.

But while Twitter raises a number of good points, it also raises a number of new questions.

Let's talk about it.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/elE2kwwoxcs

It's not a microblogging site, it's "a global platform for real-time self-expression and conversation"...in Virtual Legality.

#elonmusk #twitter #lawsuit

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction (Thanks, LadyEmily!)

03:54 Twitter Answers - Introduction

24:32 Twitter Answers - Preliminary Statements

44:55 Twitter Answers - Parties and Early mDAU Statements

1:03:16 Twitter Answers - mDAU Calculations and Information Obligations

1:35:34 Twitter Answers - Ordinary Course Concerns

1:40:11 Affirmative Defenses and Conclusion

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Discussed in this episode:

YOUTUBE PLAYLIST

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

COUNTERSUIT

https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/22127591/musk-public-version-of-counterclaims-answer-w-cos.pdf

MERGER AGREEMENT

https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0001418091/67572c16-711a-43fd-9488-b75e3f6bc469.pdf

TWITTER ANSWERS

https://s22.q4cdn.com/826641620/files/doc_news/2022/08/Twitters-Reply-to-Verified-Counterclaims.pdf

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"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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Twitter: @hoeglaw

Web: hoeglaw.com

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(0:00) Introduction (Thanks, LadyEmily!)

(3:54) Twitter Answers - Introduction

(24:32) Twitter Answers - Preliminary Statements

(44:55) Twitter Answers - Parties and Early mDAU Statements

(1:03:16) Twitter Answers - mDAU Calculations and Information Obligations

(1:35:34) Twitter Answers - Ordinary Course Concerns

(1:40:11) Affirmative Defenses and Conclusion

Microsoft has laid out it's case for why Sony need not be worried about it's pending acquisition of Activision (or crown jewel FPS Call of Duty), but is it quite as compelling as some have claimed?

They may get shot down, but I suspect they'll get up again...in Virtual Legality.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/gCLtgE9o3bM

#sony #microsoft #antitrust

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction

02:25 VGC Tweet

05:45 VGC Headline

8:00 Idas and ResetEra - Sony Summary

17:18 VGC Xbox Quotes

24:42 Idas - Microsoft's Response

45:22 Conclusion

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Discussed in this episode:

TWEET

https://twitter.com/VGC_News/status/1557406684074704905

ARTICLE

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/microsoft-shoots-down-sonys-claims-that-its-activision-acquisition-is-anti-competitive/

SOURCE MATERIAL

https://sei.cade.gov.br/sei/modulos/pesquisa/md_pesq_documento_consulta_externa.php?HJ7F4wnIPj2Y8B7Bj80h1lskjh7ohC8yMfhLoDBLddYr8T4vFoqwZRbmcxSi24V7Yg26FofKf3rtg4pQ5AQV9rEvExlCLNXEnZZiVoz1YTrC99XnlLdP7d0qkoFhPMwv

IDAS/RESETERA POST

https://www.resetera.com/threads/microsoft-responds-to-sonys-claim-that-call-of-duty-is-unrivaled-and-unique.618045/

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"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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Just what goes into a 160+ page countersuit document anyway? Today we discuss Elon Musk's "answers" and "affirmative defenses" and why he let the lawsuit do almost all of his talking for him.

That's a legal conclusion and we deny everything, today...in Virtual Legality.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/ctRYzp10kOY

#elonmusk #twitter #deal

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction (Thanks, Opal Studded Dagger)

3:20 Answers - Main Claims

25:16 Answers - A Bit More on mDAU

47:39 Affirmative Defenses

51:25 Conclusion

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Discussed in this episode:

YOUTUBE PLAYLIST

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

COUNTERSUIT

https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/22127591/musk-public-version-of-counterclaims-answer-w-cos.pdf

MERGER AGREEMENT

https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0001418091/67572c16-711a-43fd-9488-b75e3f6bc469.pdf

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"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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Twitter: @hoeglaw

Web: hoeglaw.com