Virtual Legality

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(0:00) Introduction

(1:53) The Shareholder Lawsuit - Overview

(16:31) The Shareholder Lawsuit - Hating the Deal

(20:17) The Shareholder Lawsuit - Hinting at Conflict

(29:50) The Shareholder Lawsuit - Alleging Lies

(37:50) Understanding the Impact of the Complaint

(41:21) Conclusion

Horizon Forbidden West is one of the best games of the year, but that doesn't mean that Sony's pricing of it has been entirely above board. Now, as data comes in, it's clear that some were taken advantage of, but that doesn't mean that all were.

Aloy is very concerned...in Virtual Legality.

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#Horizon #ForbiddenWest #PS5

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Discussed in this episode:

TWEETS

https://twitter.com/HoegLaw/status/1493341485550428160

ARTICLES

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2022-02-20-horizon-forbidden-west-is-the-second-biggest-ps5-launch-so-far-uk-boxed-charts

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/68-of-horizon-forbidden-wests-uk-launch-buyers-paid-70-instead-of-the-cheaper-upgrade/

https://www.thegamer.com/horizon-forbidden-west-uk-sales-ps5-overpriced-sony-scam/

https://www.ign.com/articles/horizon-forbidden-west-ps5-reminder

BELLULAR NEWS

https://youtu.be/IfhIl7qh95s

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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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Twitter: @hoeglaw

Web: hoeglaw.com

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Activision Blizzard's year of news appearances is almost unbelievable, but perhaps none more so than the announcement that Microsoft and Xbox is purchasing them for just under $70 BILLION in cash.

But how as the deal made? Now that Activision has released its draft proxy statement we can dive into the details of one of the biggest stories in gaming history, and how Phil Spencer and Microsoft pressed Activision into getting the deal done.

It's time to do the hustle...in Virtual Legality.

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

#Activision #Microsoft #Deal

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction

2:29 Soliciting Votes (Proxies)

11:16 A Merger Story - Voting NO

15:02 A Merger Story - Phil Makes his Move

25:59 A Merger Story - Other Players in the Game

35:29 A Merger Story - Microsoft Doubles Down

47:04 A Merger Story - Phil and Satya Force the Issue

58:29 Conclusion

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Discussed in this episode:

"Microsoft x Activision"

Hoeg Law Playlist

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

ACTIVISION SITE/FILINGS

https://investor.activision.com/financial-information/sec-filings

https://investor.activision.com/static-files/d8609b3c-7991-4365-b542-ca5ec00cc509

DELAWARE LAW

https://delcode.delaware.gov/title8/c001/sc09/index.html

https://delcode.delaware.gov/title8/c001/sc09/index.html#262.

ARTICLES

https://www.wsj.com/articles/activision-videogames-bobby-kotick-sexual-misconduct-allegations-11637075680

https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/18/22789881/microsoft-xbox-boss-phil-spencer-deeply-troubled-by-activision-blizzard-bobby-kotick

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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.

***

Twitter: @hoeglaw

Web: hoeglaw.com

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(0:00) Introduction

(2:29) Soliciting Votes (Proxies)

(11:16) A Merger Story - Voting NO

(15:02) A Merger Story - Phil Makes his Move

(25:59) A Merger Story - Other Players in the Game

(35:29) A Merger Story - Microsoft Doubles Down

(47:04) A Merger Story - Phil and Satya Force the Issue

(58:29) Conclusion

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(0:00) Opening

(8:59) Playstation 5 Upgrade

(17:08) Technical Issues

(44:22) Open World Pacing

Nintendo has long been one of gaming's more interesting publishers to follow, but with every massive success (like the Switch) comes even more decision making that can be characterized as *interesting*.

Now, the company moves to close down eShops and close down discussion, but those decisions are being met in some quarters with considerable hostility.

Nintendo marches to the beat of its own Donkey Kong drum set...in Virtual Legality.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/6ov3GnBa9VE

#Nintendo #eShops #PlayTests

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Discussed in this episode:

ARTICLES

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/lawyer-lambasts-sony-for-deceptive-marketing-of-horizons-free-ps5-upgrade/

https://kotaku.com/nintendo-wii-u-3ds-classic-games-mario-zelda-eshop-shop-1848544931

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-is-forbidding-switch-sports-play-testers-from-sharing-info-on-social-media/

TWEETS

https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/1493754408215085056

https://twitter.com/KyleOrl/status/1493981251530895362

https://twitter.com/GameOverThirty/status/1494005014469165059

NINTENDO DOCS

https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/57847

https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/7465c9bc0183c858

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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) Intro

(1:48) Dont Buy Horizon Forbidden West

(3:23) Nintendo Eshop

(17:18) It Costs Money to Keep This Stuff Up

(22:16) Nintendos Odd Choices

(30:21) Outro

Horizon Forbidden West has received rave reviews from the gaming press, but previous statements by a Sony executive has made pricing for the title a bit complicated, or perhaps even...forbidden.

If only the console warriors had a reasonable person standard...in Virtual Legality.

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#Horizon #ForbiddenWest #PS5

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Discussed in this episode:

ARTICLES

https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2020/09/16/ps5-retail-units/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2021/09/06/sony-ps5-upgrades/

PLAYSTATION BLOG/FAQS/SITES

https://blog.playstation.com/2021/09/04/pre-order-horizon-forbidden-west-now-collectors-and-digital-deluxe-editions-detailed/

https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/games/horizon-forbidden-west-support/

https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/horizon-forbidden-west/

https://blog.playstation.com/2020/09/30/marvels-spider-man-remastered-detailed/

TWEETS

https://twitter.com/HoegLaw/status/1493341485550428160

LAWS

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

https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/public_statements/410531/831014deceptionstmt.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.

***

Twitter: @hoeglaw

Web: hoeglaw.com

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