Virtual Legality

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For the past few weeks gamers have been having fun with the theory that small time indie developer Blue Box Game Studios is secretly Hideo Kojima covering for the creation of a brand new entry in the Silent Hill universe, a theory that Blue Box itself has been all to willing to encourage.

But as announcements and delays get more and more...trollish, what can we take from how manufacturers have protected their reputation in the very recent past?

For all we know "Abandoned" is just a name given to a performative art piece...in Virtual Legality.

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#BlueBox #Abandoned #Sony

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Discussed in this episode:

"Hideo Kojima Conspiracy Theory Ends With Tears"

Kotaku - June 21, 2021

https://kotaku.com/hideo-kojima-conspiracy-theory-ends-with-tears-1847141712

"Abandoned, a cinematic survival sim, hits PS5 later this year"

PlayStation Blog - April 7, 2021

https://blog.playstation.com/2021/04/07/abandoned-a-cinematic-survival-sim-hits-ps5-later-this-year/

"Securing the Village: On Sony and Capcom's Purported RE VIII Agreement (VL450)"

YouTube Video - April 21, 2021 - Hoeg Law

https://youtu.be/q1Tgb-dY0Gc

"Experience all trailers and gameplay reveals with images rendered realtime ..."

Tweet - May 31, 2021 - BLUE BOX Game Studios

https://twitter.com/BBGameStudios/status/1399221847632355337

"The Abandoned:Trailers app got delayed for three days."

Tweet - June 20, 2021 - BLUE BOX Game Studios

https://twitter.com/BBGameStudios/status/1406588767184592898

"Weird PS5 Game Abandoned Delays Trailer App to Friday"

Push Square - June 20, 2021

https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2021/06/weird_ps5_game_abandoned_delays_trailer_app_to_friday

"We wanted to set things straight."

Tweet - June 15, 2021 - BLUE BOX Game Studios

https://twitter.com/BBGameStudios/status/1404924897340674049

"An update from Hasan:"

Tweet - June 25, 2021 - BLUE BOX Game Studios

https://twitter.com/BBGameStudios/status/1408424979172110336

"CDPR's Cyberpunk Damage Control Call: Corpos Searching for Answers (VL371)"

YouTube Video - December 15, 2021 - Hoeg Law

https://youtu.be/n7uzzQ7SV-0

"Dear Gamers..."

Tweet - December 14, 2020 - Cyberpunk 2077 (@CyberpunkGame)

https://twitter.com/CyberpunkGame/status/1338390123373801472

CDPR Cyberpunk Launch Teleconference Transcript

December 14/15, 2020

https://www.cdprojekt.com/en/wp-content/uploads-en/2020/12/call-transcript_en.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

(2:13) General Provisions

(23:50) Conclusion (Signature Blocks)

With EA's purchase of Golf Clash maker, Playdemic, it would seem the sell-off of WB Games assets has begun. Who's next? NetherRealm? Traveler's Tales? Rocksteady?

Or are the signals coming from AT&T and Warner Bros. actually indicative of another reality all together; one where almost all of the WBIE portfolio remains in tact?

We aim to build videos based on *our* storied franchises...in Virtual Legality.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/_5oobCBlBiY

#WBGames #EA #Sale

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Discussed in this episode:

"Was WB Games Just Sold? Untangling ATT, WarnerMedia, and Discovery (VL473)"

YouTube Video - May 17, 2021 - Hoeg Law

https://youtu.be/rTdscjfbGLU

"AT&T spins off WarnerMedia, forming new media behemoth with Discovery"

Axios - May 17, 2021

https://www.axios.com/att-discovery-merger-c46ef3f8-37ac-4e57-a38f-a1c97bb9b79b.html

"WB Games is getting broken up somehow..."

Tweet - May 17, 2021 - Stephen Totilo

https://twitter.com/stephentotilo/status/1394328369601384450

"What Does the WarnerMedia and Discovery Deal Mean For You?"

IGN - May 17, 2021

https://www.ign.com/articles/what-does-the-warnermedia-and-discovery-deal-mean-for-you

"Electronic Arts Acquires Playdemic, Makers of the Highly Successful Golf Clash Mobile Game, From Warner Bros. Games and AT&T"

Press Release - June 23, 2021

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210623005525/en/

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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

(2:33) TLDW

(3:50) Alston vs NCAA

(8:58) A Background in Money

(11:24) The District Court's Holding

(25:32) The Supreme Court and the Rule of Reason

(32:59) Board of Regents (NCAA Shoots Its Own Feet)

(41:44) The Court's Role

(52:53) Kavanaugh Questions the Whole Operation

(58:24) Conclusion (NCAA Response)

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