Virtual Legality

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(0:00) Opening

(3:45) What Is a Strategic Investment

(11:11) Fiduciary Duty

(13:22) 1 the Standard of Care Required of Directors

(17:22) Management Rights Letter

(18:21) Why Is Sony Really So Interested in Epic

With 2K announcing a retail price point of $70 for its NBA2K series on Microsoft's Xbox Series X and Sony's PlayStation 5 (PS5), next generation gaming prices would appear to be looking at a pretty significant increase.

But while, as Ars Technica explains, such an increase may be a long time in coming, there are a number of other factors to be considered.

Supply and Demand curves regularly meet...in Virtual Legality.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/yMh1fZTaiYk

#2K #NextGen #AAA

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Discussed in this episode:

"2K breaks gaming’s de facto $60 ceiling, asks $70 for next-gen NBA 2K21"

Ars Technica - July 2, 2020 - Kyle Orland

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/07/will-nba-2k21s-70-price-set-a-new-next-gen-console-standard/

"The return of the $70 video game has been a long time coming"

Ars Technica - July 9, 2020 - Kyle Orland

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/07/the-return-of-the-70-video-game-has-been-a-long-time-coming/

"I'm somewhat bemused at this being presented as a dichotomy."

Tweet - July 9, 2020 - Richard Hoeg (@HoegLaw)

https://twitter.com/HoegLaw/status/1281206521423069192

"Breakdown of U.S. computer and video game sales from 2009 to 2017, by delivery format"

Statista (through 2018)

https://www.statista.com/statistics/190225/digital-and-physical-game-sales-in-the-us-since-2009

"Millions of customers will now pay more for Netflix—here’s how much"

Ars Technica - January 15, 2019 - Valentina Palladino

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/01/netflix-issues-biggest-price-hike-yet-most-popular-plan-now-costs-13-monthly/

"AAA Video Games Can Drop From $60 to $30 in Just 1 Month"

Deal News Website

https://www.dealnews.com/features/AAA-Video-Games-Can-Drop-From-60-to-30-in-Just-1-Month/1284484.html

"PlayStation Plus Free Games For July Available Today, With Two Bonuses"

Forbes - July 7, 2020 - Dave Thier

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidthier/2020/07/07/playstation-plus-free-games-for-july-available-today-with-two-bonuses/#1a687c7d3544

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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

Blog: hoeglaw.wordpress.com

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(0:00) Intro

(2:05) ArsTechnica Article

(5:40) Next Gen Games Pricing

(9:05) Avoiding Low Priced Bargain Bin Games

(12:00) ARS Technica

(13:14) Pricing History

(16:47) Its Time

(20:38) Hard to Swallow

(23:03) Competition

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(0:00) Introduction

(1:09) Stealing

(2:44) IGN Stealing

(3:24) IGNs Response

(10:36) DMCA Process

(12:15) Deep Fake Videos

(16:13) Infringement

(17:47) IGNs apology

(18:45) Deepfake technology

(19:41) Outro

The mystery of why Twitch silently banned one of its most popular streamers in Dr. Disrespect continues, but with no one talking, the speculation begins to creep into the dangerous.

There are many good reasons for individuals with multiple millions of dollars on the line to stay silent...in Virtual Legality.

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

#Twitch #Ban #DrDisrespect

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Discussed in this episode:

"Twitch Bans Dr. Disrespect - A Lawyer's Take On What We Know (VL254)"

YouTube Video - June 29, 2020 - Hoeg Law

https://youtu.be/wfgiEiefZ2E

"Terms of Service"

Twitch Legal Page (Updated May 29, 2020)

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

"Community Guidelines"

Twitch Legal Page (Updated April 28, 2020)

https://www.twitch.tv/p/legal/community-guidelines/

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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

Blog: hoeglaw.wordpress.com

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(0:00) Intro

(3:25) Article

(6:50) Speculation

(11:45) Forbes Article

(15:45) No Leaks

(19:45) Dr Disrespect Goes Silent

(24:30) Criminal Investigation

(30:05) Conclusion

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(0:00) Introduction

(1:28) MicrosoftWB Rumors

(6:25) Analysis

(13:30) Outro

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