Virtual Legality

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(0:00) Introduction

(1:18) Netflix of Gaming

(4:54) Game Pass

(6:16) More Options

(13:00) Paychecks Dont Last Forever

(17:37) This Is How Competition Looks

(25:19) You Can Still Buy Things

(26:09) The Music Industry

(29:09) Conclusion

The prevalence of YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and the other tech giants in our daily lives, has led many to debate what, if any, legal limitations should apply to their operation.

While that debate will undoubtedly continue, today marks what may be a fairly definitive end (barring Supreme Court interest) for at least one avenue of opponents' attacks: the first amendment.

What did the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals have to say about YouTube, freedom of speech, and the First Amendment to the US Constitution?

How does it mirror discussions we've had regarding terms of service and legal operation?

And where do things go from here.

YouTube isn't Congress, yet...in Virtual Legality.

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

#YouTube #FreeSpeech #PragerU

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Discussed in this episode:

"First Amendment doesn’t apply on YouTube; judges reject PragerU lawsuit"

Ars Technica - February 26, 2020 - Jon Brodkin

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2020/02/first-amendment-doesnt-apply-on-youtube-judges-reject-prageru-lawsuit/

Prager University vs Google LLC

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals - February 26, 2020

https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/youtube-1st-amendment-ruling.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 THE SERIES 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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The anonymous source behind Sophia Narwitz' article regarding a political "clique" in games journalism, has spoken! Maybe. (That's the trouble with anonymity.)

What does the supposed source's anonymous Blogspot post say about what they intended to convey?

How does the alleged "clique" operate, and what are its effects?

How might we all might be better served in our communications both within and outside the industry?

And With a few more personal anecdotes from us (who has seen more than our share of these issues in only the past few years on social media).

It may be clique-bait, but it's not click-bait...in Virtual Legality.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/r-hjqMEd1Q0

#Games #Journalism #Cliques

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Discussed in this episode:

"The Games Media Clique and The Fear To Speak Up"

BlogSpot Blog - February 24, 2020 - Anonymous

https://throwawayblog234567.blogspot.com/

"Games Journalism, Cliques, and Conformity (Virtual Legality #178)"

YouTube Video - February 20, 2020 - Hoeg Law

https://youtu.be/ynvvyt2dfq4

"‘If you are conservative, you have no chance’: Games journalism insider outs ‘clique’ that runs industry like private domain"

RT - February 19, 2020 - Hoeg Law

https://www.rt.com/news/481220-games-journalism-clique-industry/

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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 THE SERIES 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) Introduction

(4:03) Source Material

(16:07) Background

(19:07) Restricted Mode

(24:36) YouTube v You

(28:13) State Actors

(31:26) Public Function

(34:44) Marsh

(36:33) YouTube

(37:31) Public Forum

(42:40) False Advertising

(44:57) NonActionable Opinions

(46:27) Conclusion

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Microsoft takes aim at long time competitors and long time industry practices with "Smart Delivery" - a well worn concept deliver in a new package.

What is Smart Delivery, and how does it mimic the PC gaming ecosystem?

How are Microsoft, Xbox, and Phil Spencer using Smart Delivery and the generational transition in general to try to strengthen the network effects of the Xbox brand?

And what kind of pressure are they putting on Sony and third party publishers alike?

Generation "X" has plans for Generation "Xbox"...in Virtual Legality.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/4t5Sq3Yh5AA

#Xbox #SeriesX #SmartDelivery

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Discussed in this episode:

"What You Can Expect From the Next Generation of Gaming"

Xbox Website - February 24, 2020 - Phil Spencer

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/02/24/what-you-can-expect-next-generation-gaming/

"Network effect"

Wikipedia Entry

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

"Spencer: "I don’t need to sell any specific version of the console in order for us to reach our business goals."

Tweet - February 24, 2020 - Mat Piscatella (@MatPiscatella)

https://twitter.com/MatPiscatella/status/1232013786845827077

"XBOX BOSS PHIL SPENCER ON THE FUTURE OF GAMING: ‘THE BUSINESS ISN’T HOW MANY CONSOLES YOU SELL’"

The Verge - Jun 11, 2019 - Andrew Webster

https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/11/18661247/phil-spencer-interview-xbox-project-scarlett-xcloud-e3-2019

Movies Anywhere Website

https://moviesanywhere.com/welcome

"Gamers should never be forced to purchase the same game twice or pay for upgrades."

Tweet - February 24, 2020 - @CyberpunkGame

https://twitter.com/CyberpunkGame/status/1231961469669068800

"Sources: Microsoft Is Still Planning A Cheaper, Disc-Less Next-Gen Xbox"

Kotaku - December 4, 2019 - Jason Schreier

https://kotaku.com/sources-microsoft-is-still-planning-a-cheaper-disc-le-1840203823

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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 THE SERIES 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) Introduction

(5:05) Xbox as an Ecosystem

(6:45) The Future of Gaming

(9:00) Xbox Series X

(10:47) Power

(16:55) Smart Delivery

(23:38) Competition is Adam Smith

(29:07) Network Effects

(31:24) Matt Piscatella

(32:54) From the Verge

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