Virtual Legality

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Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin (what a name!) is the latest game to raise concerns about streaming guidelines, but it certainly isn't the first (and won't be the last).

Why is gaming's present "largesse" and guidelines structure so risky?

It's more what you'd call 'guidelines' than actual rules...in Virtual Legality.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/cPm7N-sj36M

#Streaming #Copyright #Infringement

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Discussed in this episode:

SQUARE ENIX SITES

https://square-enix-games.com/sopffo/en-gb/streaming-guidelines/

https://square-enix-games.com/sopffo/en-us/

https://square-enix-games.com/en_US/documents/tnc

TWEETS

https://twitter.com/CohhCarnage/status/1503737731708592130

https://twitter.com/HoegLaw/status/1503803166638460939

PLATFORM SITES

https://www.twitch.tv/p/en/legal/dmca-guidelines/

https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/3311596?hl=en

https://www.twitch.tv/p/en/legal/terms-of-service/

https://www.youtube.com/static?template=terms

LAW

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/106

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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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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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As the new (or pending) home for Zenimax, Bethesda, Activision Blizzard and more, Microsoft's Gaming Division has quite a bit more on its plate than even as late as 2019.

But doubling in size in a little over two years would be difficult for anyone, and there are certainly reasons to doubt that Xbox management (as presently constructed) is up to the task.

Now with reports of massive turnover at Perfect Dark developer The Initiative, many of those doubts have come, once again, to the fore.

Judgment's not just a Gears of War game...in Virtual Legality.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/AX8_aWP5IgQ

#PerfectDark #Xbox #Management

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Discussed in this episode:

ARTICLES

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/it-looks-like-perfect-dark-has-lost-its-game-director/

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/insiders-describe-fast-and-furious-exits-from-xboxs-perfect-dark-studio/

https://venturebeat.com/2021/09/29/why-the-initiative-hired-crystal-dynamics-to-help-with-perfect-dark/

https://venturebeat.com/2021/09/29/why-the-initiative-hired-crystal-dynamics-to-help-with-perfect-dark/

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/343-confirms-its-delayed-two-halo-infinite-modes-to-make-a-2021-release/

https://www.ign.com/articles/halo-community-reacts-to-infinite-co-op-delayhttps://www.ign.com/articles/halo-community-reacts-to-infinite-co-op-delay

https://www.metacritic.com/pictures/2022-game-publisher-rankings/31

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_Game_Studios

TWEETS

https://twitter.com/AndyPlaytonic/status/1503712373546307588

https://twitter.com/AndyPlaytonic/status/1503714614424522752

https://twitter.com/bdsams/status/1503714962937679889

https://twitter.com/Chris_Dring/status/1503713051035508743

https://twitter.com/Tolkoto/status/1503712954612695040

https://twitter.com/HoegLaw/status/1503721550834450435

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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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(0:00) Intro

(1:03) Microsoft Management Concerns

(2:56) Dan Neuberger Leaves

(3:57) Fast Furious Exits

(5:24) Anonymous Interviews

(8:23) Project Direction

(13:41) Halo Infinite Delay

(14:28) Xbox First Party Teams

(16:17) Phil Spencer

(16:32) Xbox Game Studios

(18:24) Metacritic

(20:51) Why this video

(21:24) Andys comments

(22:42) Brads comments

(23:57) Games industry biz

(26:10) Tony Stark

(27:58) Outro

The Dr. Disrespect vs Twitch saga ends just as abruptly as it began and with even fewer words than before. Why should we all have expected just such an outcome?

Well represented parties know when to stay quiet...in Virtual Legality.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/NnAZLOV0Mow

#Twitch #Bans #DrDisrespect

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Discussed in this episode:

HOEG LAW VIDEOS AND PLAYLISTS

https://youtu.be/wfgiEiefZ2E

https://youtu.be/I8FJcevnzqo

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy98pOuP1cC8o7nraoJEcmuG

TWEETS

https://twitter.com/DrDisrespect/status/1502004274993131525

https://twitter.com/Shannon_Liao/status/1276617617730568195

https://twitter.com/Slasher/status/1276742960286183424

https://twitter.com/drdisrespect/status/1277060051744591872

https://twitter.com/Slasher/status/1277395730219573253

https://twitter.com/GameFuel/status/1501981665270321155

ARTICLES

https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/drdisrespect-settles-his-lawsuit-with-twitch/

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/dr-disrespect-signs-multi-year-deal-stay-twitch-1283878/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidthier/2020/06/28/statement-respond-why-dr-disrespect-banned-from-twitch-for-mysterious-reasons/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2020/06/30/dr-disrespect-finally-breaks-his-silence-on-twitch-ban-raises-more-questions-than-answers/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2020/08/08/dr-disrespect-gives-statement-on-twitch-ban-during-his-youtube-return-stream/

https://www.gamerevolution.com/game-culture/651326-dr-disrespect-twitch-ban-sponsors

https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/22/21298963/ninja-shroud-mixer-facebook-gaming-twitch

TWITCH TERMS OF SERVICE

https://www.twitch.tv/p/en/legal/terms-of-service/

JAMS RULES

https://www.jamsadr.com/rules-comprehensive-arbitration/

https://www.jamsadr.com/rules-comprehensive-arbitration/#Rule-26

https://www.jamsadr.com/rules-comprehensive-arbitration/#Rule-28

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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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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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Artesian Builds has held the unenviable national spotlight for more than a week. But as the days press on issues begin to mount, and a company with a great deal of promise begins to fall apart.

Join us as we discuss the most recent turns in the story and get insight directly from someone living through them.

It can all happen so fast...in Virtual Legality.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/KV3gytR6wEY

#ArtesianBuilds #Sweepstakes #Insider

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction

01:35 The Story So Far

13:18 Internal Emails (c/o Gamers Nexus)

22:03 An Inside View

39:32 Conclusion

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Discussed in this episode:

HOEG LAW VIDEOS (PRIOR SERIES)

https://youtu.be/lRU7f1n3t9o

https://youtu.be/GcMwxyrmUqE

ARTESIAN BUILDS PAGES/STREAM

https://artesianbuilds.com/about/

https://www.twitch.tv/artesianbuilds

https://artesianbuilds.com/ambassador/

https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1411403989

TWEETS/THREADS

https://twitter.com/ArtesianBuilds/status/1500212578206633987

https://twitter.com/ArtesianBuilds/status/1501414489106706433

https://twitter.com/HoegLaw/status/1501418886427820033

https://twitter.com/Shyphlosion/status/1501425823106146308

"The Extremely Shady Death of Artesian Builds"

Gamers Nexus - March 9, 2022

https://youtu.be/d9NzY8TDCAY

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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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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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(0:00) Introduction

(1:35) The Story So Far

(13:18) Internal Emails (c/o Gamers Nexus)

(22:03) An Inside View

(39:32) Conclusion

The gaming industry is growing up, but the way it (very often) conducts itself is not.

Let's talk about developer and journalist sniping, the role of influencers and awards shows, and why the kind of behavior we so regularly see is holding back one of the best forms of entertainment there is.

When you want to stop being treated like a child, you need to stop acting like a child...in Virtual Legality.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEOS AT: https://youtu.be/aKkVq1tucC8

#Games #Gaming #Maturity

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Discussed in this episode:

ARTICLES/REDDIT

https://mp1st.com/news/ubisoft-dev-sony-devs-throw-shade-at-elden-ring-ui-performance-quest-design

https://www.reddit.com/r/Eldenring/comments/t7q55h/if_ubisoft_developed_elden_ring/

https://kotaku.com/dice-awards-greg-miller-bobby-kotick-activision-blizzar-1848596293

https://www.svg.com/785045/everyone-has-the-same-reaction-to-phil-spencers-weaponized-comment/

TWITTER THREADS

https://twitter.com/HoegLaw/status/1496866674125025288

https://twitter.com/HoegLaw/status/1497571689189855237

https://twitter.com/Com_Raven/status/1500770888844816386https://twitter.com/HoegLaw/status/1497200403242438657

HOEG LAW PLAYLISTS

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

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy9PBxr5dNcoQLh2erIt2XrZ

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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

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(0:00) Introduction

(1:58) Gender Quotas and Reporting

(7:50) The Law and Legal Issues

(26:02) Is the Fire Unfair?

(29:43) The First Case

(49:03) Conclusion