Virtual Legality

By Richard HoegNews Leisure Video Games News Commentary

Virtual Legality episodes

August 23, 2020 Unreal! Microsoft Joins Epic's Fight Against Apple (VL295)
When Epic Games asked the Court to restore Fortnite to iOS (iPhone; iPad), it also asked for it to prevent Apple from terminating its developer license (which would end, or at least hurt, Epic’s ability to support the Unreal Engine).
With so many developers invested in Unreal, it’s no surprise that some would support Epic in their quest. But a bit more surprising? Is who just decided to join the fight.
Microsoft has entered the chat…in Virtual Legality.
CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/-jXJjllz00I
#Epic #Apple #Microsoft
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Discussed in this episode:
"Epic vs Everyone: The Fortnite Antitrust Lawsuits"
YouTube Playlist - Hoeg Law
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy-lb7ReoUqL5_dTcM8ngmfV
“Today we filed a statement in support of Epic's request to keep access to the Apple SDK for its Unreal Engine.”
Tweet – August 23, 2020 – Phil Spencer (@XboxP3)
https://twitter.com/XboxP3/status/1297577235939856385
“DECLARATION OF KEVIN GAMMILL IN FURTHER SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFF EPIC GAMES, INC.’S MOTION FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER”
To be Filed August 24, 2020 (US N.D. Cal)
https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/21810025/statement_support_microsoft.pdf
"Epic Wants Apple's Support - By Force of Law (VL290)"
YouTube Video - August 18, 2020 - Hoeg Law
https://youtu.be/OQkD9kIgHkQ
Epic Games, Inc. v Apple Inc.
Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
https://cdn2.unrealengine.com/epic-v-apple-8-17-20-768927327.pdf
“Apple Fires Back at Epic: "It is Hard to Think of a Case Less Worthy" (VL294)”
YouTube Video – August 21, 2020 – Hoeg Law
https://youtu.be/bZkX3pG8biQ
Epic Games, Inc. v Apple Inc.
Apple's Motion in Opposition to Temporary Restraining Order
https://www.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cand.364265/gov.uscourts.cand.364265.36.0_2.pdf
“XBOX ONE PUBLISHER LICENSE AGREEMENT”
SEC Filing
https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/946581/000104746914000555/a2218068zex-10_1.htm
"Epic Declares War on Apple/Google...with Fortnite (VL285)"
YouTube Video - August 13, 2020 - Hoeg Law
https://youtu.be/Xb1E6-okFxQ
"Apple confirms cloud gaming services like xCloud and Stadia violate App Store guidelines"
The Verge - August 6, 2020 - Nick Statt
https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/6/21357771/apple-cloud-gaming-microsoft-xcloud-google-stadia-ios-app-store-guidelines-violations
“But it is good to know that Xbox’s official position is that contract breach is okay…”
Tweet – August 23, 2020 – Richard Hoeg (@HoegLaw)
https://twitter.com/HoegLaw/status/1297582043770036224
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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
Blog: hoeglaw.wordpress.com
30 min
August 23, 2020 Epic Fires Back At Apple: "Unlawful Flexing of Monopoly Power"(VL296)
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(0:00) Opening
(1:46) Violations of the Apple Developer Program License Agreement
(21:46) Xcode and Apple Sdks Agreement
(43:45) Epic's First Response
47 min
August 22, 2020 Apple Fires Back At Epic: "It Is Hard To Think Of A Case Less Worthy" (VL295)
When Epic Games deliberately breached its developer agreements with Apple by placing "direct payment" options in their hit game Fortnite (and circumventing Apple's App Store), they knew Apple would respond.
But with Fortnite removed from iOS (iPhone; iPad), and Epic's continued status as iOS developer (and ability to support Unreal Engine) in jeopardy, the game company has sought the Court's protection.
Now, Apple has responded...in force.
The battle is finally joined in Virtual Legality.
CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/bZkX3pG8biQ
#Epic #Apple #FreeFortnite
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
06:30 Apple Files Its Opposition (Introduction and Overview)
27:40 App Store as Business
34:40 Apple Argues For Security
36:31 Epic's Breach (The Sweeney Letters)
52:06 Apple's Legal Arguments
53:58 Apple: No Irreparable Harm
57:55 Apple: Epic Will Lose It's Antitrust Case
1:06:27 Apple: Injunction is Not In The Public Interest
1:10:49 Conclusion
Discussed in this episode:
"Epic vs Everyone: The Fortnite Antitrust Lawsuits"
YouTube Playlist - Hoeg Law
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy-lb7ReoUqL5_dTcM8ngmfV
"Epic Wants Apple's Support - By Force of Law (VL290)"
YouTube Video - August 18, 2020 - Hoeg Law
https://youtu.be/OQkD9kIgHkQ
Epic Games, Inc. v Apple Inc.
Filed August 13, 2020 (US N.D. Cal)
https://cdn2.unrealengine.com/apple-complaint-734589783.pdf
Epic Games, Inc. v Apple Inc.
Apple's Motion in Opposition to Temporary Restraining Order
https://www.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cand.364265/gov.uscourts.cand.364265.36.0_2.pdf
"Epic's CEO Just Called Me Out: A Response (VL289)"
YouTube Video - August 17, 2020 - Hoeg Law
https://youtu.be/OQkD9kIgHkQ
"Apple's statement is misleading."
Tweet - August 21, 2020 - Tim Sweeney (@TimSweeneyEpic)
https://twitter.com/TimSweeneyEpic/status/1296918541627793411
"Free legal advice, kids."
Tweet- August 21, 2020 - Richard Hoeg (@HoegLaw)
https://twitter.com/HoegLaw/status/1296925709181616133
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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
Blog: hoeglaw.wordpress.com
1 hr 14 min
August 21, 2020 Apple Fires Back at Epic: "It is Hard to Think of a Case Less Worthy" (VL294)
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(0:00) Introduction
(6:30) Apple Files Its Opposition (Introduction and Overview)
(27:40) App Store as Business
(34:40) Apple Argues For Security
(36:31) Epic's Breach (The Sweeney Letters)
(52:06) Apple's Legal Arguments
(53:58) Apple: No Irreparable Harm
(57:55) Apple: Epic Will Lose It's Antitrust Case
(1:06:27) Apple: Injunction is Not In The Public Interest
(1:10:49) Conclusion
1 hr 14 min
August 21, 2020 Epic vs Everyone: Federal Lawsuit as Marketing Campaign (VL293)
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25 min
August 20, 2020 505 Games Issues CONTROL Upgrade Non-Apology (VL292)
When is an apology, not an apology? 505 Games seems determined to plumb the depths of this question, as it continues to grapple with explanations for just why new purchasers of Remedy Entertainment's CONTROL will receive a free upgrade to next generation systems (PS5/Xbox Series X), while original supports of the product will not.
But in continuing their campaign of complete opacity (and ignoring myriad different ways to make fans of their games whole), they might just be making things significantly worse.
When is an apology not an apology? When you try too hard to CONTROL the message...in Virtual Legality.
CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/6MWsDCBjNrM
#Control #Remedy #Upgrade
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Discussed in this episode:
"Introducing Control Ultimate Edition"
Control Blog - August 12, 2020
https://controlgame.com/introducing-control-ultimate-edition/
"Control limits free next-gen upgrades to its new $40 Ultimate Edition"
The Verge - August 12, 2020 - Cameron Faulkner
https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/12/21364797/control-free-ps5-xbox-series-x-smart-delivery-digital-update-ultimate-edition
"Control Ultimate Edition - An Explanation"
Tweet - August 20, 2020 - Control (@ControlRemedy)
https://twitter.com/ControlRemedy/status/1296401738212179968
"Control Ultimate Edition - An Explanation"
Control Blog - August 20, 2020
https://controlgame.com/ultimateeditioncommunityblog/
"Control - Postmortem (Hoeg Law)"
YouTube Video - September 3, 2019 - Hoeg Law
https://youtu.be/-ze0KwnJshc
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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
Blog: hoeglaw.wordpress.com
22 min
August 20, 2020 505 Games Issues CONTROL Upgrade "Non-Apology" (VL292)
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22 min
August 19, 2020 Vampire: The Masquerade Fires Creative Leads, Dilutes Bloodlines (VL291)
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(0:00) Introduction
(0:34) Bloodlines 2 Delayed
(2:54) Organizational Changes
(6:09) Brian Matsumoto Fired
(8:15) Paradox Statement
(15:06) Consulting Agency
(15:57) Dramaturg
22 min
August 18, 2020 Epic Wants Apple's Support - By Force of Law (VL290)
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(0:00) Introduction
(2:00) Request for Restraining Order (Overview)
(13:45) Factual Background (What Actually Happened)
(18:43) Apple's First Notice
(21:28) Apple's Second Notice (Termination Right)
(29:55) Epic's Argument
(35:24) A Circus of Values
(38:34) The Difficulties of Microtransactions
(40:50) iPhone as Essential Facility
(48:00) Fortnite's Importance to the Public Interest
(53:49) Conclusion
1 hr
August 17, 2020 Epic's CEO Just Called Me Out: A Response (VL289)
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(0:00) Introduction
(0:50) Epics Warpath
(2:55) Tim Sweeneys Response
(5:49) Tims Response
(7:47) Hypocrisy
(14:21) The Philosophy
(17:10) Free Fortnite
(21:42) Freedom
(23:46) Rights
(27:04) Money
(29:57) Apple
(32:19) Outro
35 min

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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).