Podcasts about richard hoeg

In this week's "The X Button", Alejandro is joined by Richard Hoeg from "HoegLaw"/Last Stand Media/Seasoned Gaming's Bitcast to talk about "Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake" and then give their thoughts on the JRPG scene as we wind down in 2024, and the current state of "storytelling in games"! "Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake" Review: https://seasonedgaming.com/2024/11/13/review-dragon-quest-3-hd-2d-remake-calling-out-for-a-hero/ "Can Nintendo's Patents TAKE DOWN Palworld? | A Lawyer Discusses" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8S3iblC-7U Intro Music By: Song: Ivan Shpilevsky - The Time (No Copyright Music) Music provided by Tunetank. Free Download: https://bit.ly/3e3sxiw Video Link: https://youtu.be/zeXd4dFB5cw Lofi Hiphop Mix 2022 | Lofi beats to study | No Copyright Lofi Hip Hop 2022 https://youtu.be/pLcw3dK1yU0

In this special episode of "The X Button", host Alejandro is joined by Richard Hoeg from the "HoegLaw" Youtube Channel to discuss Rich's fascinating history as an M&A lawyer turned gaming commentator through a law perspective & his recent medical recovery. We then go over Rich's love for Final Fantasy and have fun conversations over the more celebrated entries of the series, particularly Final Fantasy VI! Intro Music By: Song: Ivan Shpilevsky - The Time (No Copyright Music) Music provided by Tunetank. Free Download: https://bit.ly/3e3sxiw Video Link: https://youtu.be/zeXd4dFB5cw Lofi Hiphop Mix 2022 | Lofi beats to study | No Copyright Lofi Hip Hop 2022 https://youtu.be/pLcw3dK1yU0

Richard Hoeg joins to discuss potential lawsuits against Nvidia, Intel, and Microsoft Activision. SPON: Get 10% off Healthy, High Protein Ramen w/ code “brokensilicon”: https://bit.ly/3wKx6v1 SPON: Use “brokensilicon” for 25% Off Windows during Black Friday: https://biitt.ly/shbSk 0:00 Who is Rick? 4:10 An Update on Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard 18:29 Is the Activision acquisition likely to go through? 24:43 Intel is Patent Trolling and getting Trolled! Are Patent Laws Outdated? 40:49 Legality of Intel ARC Alchemist Launch and Performance Claims 1:01:13 Are there any limits on what Intel can claim? 1:05:20 Nvidia 12VHPWR 16-Pin Issues 1:21:56 Can AMD use leaked DLSS code to improve FSR? 1:29:59 Are DLSS 3 Framerates fake advertising? 1:38:07 IBM suing GlobalFoundries 1:42:35 Gaming Lawyer Misconceptions https://www.youtube.com/c/HoegLaw https://www.politico.com/news/2022/11/23/exclusive-feds-likely-to-challenge-microsofts-69-billion-activision-takeover-00070787 https://www.techdirt.com/2022/08/30/intel-who-coined-the-term-patent-troll-makes-deal-with-patent-troll-to-monetize-unused-patents/ https://www.tweaktown.com/news/89574/intel-forced-to-cough-up-949-million-in-patent-troll-vlsi/index.html https://wccftech.com/intel-xe-graphics-card-design-concepts-computex-2019/ https://youtu.be/vUC6iMDlfMY https://youtu.be/84IV8VmQoY4 https://wccftech.com/intel-reaffirms-arc-alchemist-graphics-lineup-launch-in-q1-2022-new-gameplay-trailer-unveiled-at-tga-2021/ https://videocardz.com/newz/intel-website-no-longer-mentions-q1-2022-as-arc-release-date https://www.tomshardware.com/news/intel-desktop-arc-q2-2022-laptops-q1 https://www.tomshardware.com/news/intel-arc-a380-desktop-gpu-launched-in-china https://youtu.be/cZr_LWAlDkg https://www.pcgamer.com/intel-arc-a770-price-release-date/ https://www.notebookcheck.net/OEM-reportedly-stops-manufacturing-Intel-Arc-A380-cards-citing-quality-concerns.639234.0.html https://www.tweaktown.com/news/88411/intel-gpu-boss-raja-koduri-addresses-arc-cancelled-rumors-kinda/index.html https://twitter.com/rajaxg/status/1553167858053484544?lang=en https://youtu.be/ig2px7ofKhQ https://twitter.com/harukaze5719/status/1593116520229797890 https://twitter.com/vpcf90/status/1593163940238065664 https://twitter.com/mooreslawisdead/status/1585728173895200768 https://videocardz.com/newz/nvidia-tells-board-partners-to-collect-geforce-rtx-4090-cards-affected-by-melting-16-pin-power-adapter#disqus_thread https://www.igorslab.de/en/adapter-of-the-gray-analyzed-nvidias-brand-hot-12vhpwr-adapter-with-built-in-breakpoint/ https://www.reddit.com/r/nvidia/comments/ydh1mh/16_pins_adapter_megathread/ https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5413 https://www.paulweiss.com/practices/litigation/litigation/news/ibm-wins-appeal-reviving-fraud-claim-in-25-billion-lawsuit?id=42878

We've talked a lot about Twitch in Virtual Legality at this point, but at no time have we ever really been worried about the future of the platform...until now. It's time to talk about gambling, both in the literal and figurative sense. Sometimes its a corpse that twitches...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/XY-qHX0FVKA #twitch #gambling #streaming *** NEW MERCH LINK: https://virtuallegalityshop.myshopify.com/ *** INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality MERCH - https://virtuallegalityshop.myshopify.com/ BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 1:11 Twitch vs Gambling 10:00 Twitch vs Streamers 35:54 Conclusion *** Discussed in this episode: ARTICLES https://kotaku.com/twitch-gambling-xqc-pokimane-stake-trainwreck-betting-1849560661 https://kotaku.com/top-twitch-streamers-fight-over-sketchy-gambling-stream-1847186269 https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/20/23363443/youtube-creator-music-licensing-program-monetizing-longform-videos TWEETS https://twitter.com/Twitch/status/1572347129192132611 https://twitter.com/Twitch/status/1572525437196148738 https://twitter.com/zachbussey/status/1572615009208786946 https://twitter.com/DevinNash/status/1572587986835099649 TWITCH BLOG https://blog.twitch.tv/en/2022/09/21/a-letter-from-twitch-president-dan-clancy-on-subscription-revenue-shares/ ANCILLARY https://store.steampowered.com/news/group/4145017/old_view/1697191267930157838 https://ir.aboutamazon.com/annual-reports-proxies-and-shareholder-letters/default.aspx https://s2.q4cdn.com/299287126/files/doc_financials/2022/ar/Amazon-2021-Annual-Report.pdf https://www.businessofapps.com/data/twitch-statistics/ *** "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

When what is likely to be one of the biggest releases in gaming history suffers a massive leak/hack of video footage, screenshots, and more, the industry pays attention. But so do the lawyers. Let's talk about Grand Theft Auto 6, Rockstart, the DMCA, and more. No developer wants their open world to be quite that open...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/JQ9wPxTdDso #gta6 #gta6leaks #copyright *** NEW MERCH LINK: https://virtuallegalityshop.myshopify.com/ *** INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality MERCH - https://virtuallegalityshop.myshopify.com/ BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 2:03 PART 1 - What Just Happened? 11:43 PART 2 - Let's Talk Law 26:54 Conclusion *** Discussed in this episode: ARTICLES https://www.ign.com/articles/gta-6-gameplay-videos-reportedly-leak-grand-theft-auto https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2022/09/18/gta-6-suffers-massive-leak-of-90-gameplay-videos/?sh=f3eb8af11e4a https://www.reuters.com/technology/take-twos-grand-theft-auto-vi-gameplay-leaked-online-bloomberg-news-2022-09-19/ TWEETS https://twitter.com/LegacyKillaHD/status/1571491733506228224 https://twitter.com/RockstarGames/status/1571849091860029455/photo/1 https://twitter.com/LegacyKillaHD/status/1571609744548429826 https://twitter.com/LegacyKillaHD/status/1571804705713537024 SEC FILING https://taketwointeractivesoftwareinc.gcs-web.com/static-files/d38e10c9-4abe-407f-9f3a-7f16f3118e20 SONY PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy-ULKii2yP9AY-Emo1_G8xN LAW https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/512 https://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/faq-protect.html https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/107 *** "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

Microsoft (Xbox) and Sony (PlayStation) have long been "rivals" in the console gaming space, but with Microsoft's acquisition of Call of Duty maker Activision still pending, things seem to be heating way, way, up. What did Sony say to really escalate things? Should deal followers be concerned with what's happening in the UK (CMA) and EU? And just what would happen if only one jurisdiction gets upset. Let's talk about it! Begun the (real) console wars have...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/yTd0xquejY4 #nintendo #microsoft #goldeneye *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 2:29 CMA/EU Update 10:55 Sony Shoots Its Shot 17:13 What if Someone Blocks? 22:43 Closing *** Discussed in this episode: PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy_vBs7Qt9-ROfumOtIrSdP8 TWEETS https://twitter.com/DaniellePartis/status/1570437933500452867 https://twitter.com/Butch4969/status/1570423699731275778 ARTICLE https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-activision-acquisition-expected-to-face-deeper-investigations-in-uk-eu *** "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

James Bond may have a license to kill, but that doesn't mean licensing his intellectual property has been easy over the years. Now, with the announcement of Nintendo Online and Game Pass versions of the classic Goldeneye game (originally on N64) questions have been raised around just why some features (like online) seem exclusive to the others. Let's discuss. Looks like Nintendo and Microsoft had lawyers with a license to bill...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/QS-LZ7D2tDs #nintendo #microsoft #goldeneye *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** Discussed in this episode: TWEETS https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1569693240315494403 https://twitter.com/RareLtd/status/1569693409467662337 https://twitter.com/HoegLaw/status/1569717122510495744 GAMEFAQS (circa 2014) https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/631516-wii-u/68660370?page=1 ARTICLES/PRESS RELEASES https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/13/23162373/goldeneye-007-xbox-release-remaster-nintendo-switch https://www.007.com/goldeneye-007-coming-to-nintendo-switch-online-xbox-gamepass/ https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2022/09/13/james-bond-returns-goldeneye-007-on-game-pass/ https://www.thegamer.com/no-one-lives-forever-the-operative-legal-issues-explained/ *** "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

Halo has had a rocky history since 343 Industries took over its development, but there perhaps none more than now with the departure of the only studio head 343 has ever known. What does Bonnie Ross' leaving mean for the studio? For Halo? We don't mess around with medical issues...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/rxrjyZlhiWo #microsoft #halo #xbox *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction (Thanks, LadyEmily!) 01:16 Resignation and Medical Issues 07:45 Friendly Leaks and Negativity 14:41 Conclusion *** Discussed in this episode: TWEETS https://twitter.com/PlutonForEver/status/1569370308444065794 https://twitter.com/HoegLaw/status/1565441491090145280 ARTICLES https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/halo-head-bonnie-ross-is-leaving-343-industries-and-microsoft https://www.polygon.com/23349308/halo-infinite-343-industries-founder-bonnie-ross-quits *** "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

Many, many folks are wondering just when we might hear more on the saga of Microsoft x Activision's regulatory review here in the US. Others are positing that the FTC is obligated to do something soon or stay silent forever more. The reality is considerably more complex. Let's discuss. When the government has the leverage a deadline is just a "deadline"...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/u0jxYJw7BJ8 #xbox #activision #sony *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction (Thanks, FalkusVipus) 01:25 An Overview of the Review Process 04:48 The Practicalities of Regulatory Dealings 13:51 Indefinite Settlements and Lack of Approval 17:42 Conclusion *** Discussed in this episode: PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy_vBs7Qt9-ROfumOtIrSdP8 VISUAL AID https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/u269/hsr-timeline.png HSR SUMMARY https://www.ftc.gov/advice-guidance/competition-guidance/guide-antitrust-laws/mergers/premerger-notification-merger-review-process LAW AND REGULATIONS https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/18a https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-16/chapter-I/subchapter-H/part-803 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-16/chapter-I/subchapter-H/part-803/section-803.3 FTC WARNING LETTER https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/competition-matters/2021/08/adjusting-merger-review-deal-surge-merger-filings *** "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

What happens behind closed doors usually stays behind closed doors, but not for Phil Spencer and Jim Ryan, heads of Xbox and PlayStation. While Activision dangles in limbo, things have really (really!) heated up between the two longtime videogame rivals with no signs of cooling down. Let's discuss. Yes, we sometimes choose our thumbnail images purely out of a sense of irony...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/uy2NR77PPyY #sony #xbox #activision *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction (Thanks, Nord) 01:34 A Strategy of Concession 09:14 Sony Punches Back 15:40 Closing Analysis *** Discussed in this episode: PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy_vBs7Qt9-ROfumOtIrSdP8 ARTICLES https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/2/23334619/microsoft-sony-call-of-duty-playstation-letter-commitment-activision-blizzard https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/18/tech/microsoft-activision-blizzard-ftc-antitrust/index.html https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/13/business/economy/microsoft-activision-union.html https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/microsoft-activision-blizzard-deal-supported-labor-union-1235174379/ https://www.gamesindustry.biz/playstation-xboxs-call-of-duty-offer-was-inadequate-on-many-levels *** "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

Everyone's favorite Chinese gaming company/investment firm, Tencent (sorry NetEase lovers), has finally put the moves on its French love, Ubisoft, after a dalliance beginning in 2018. What does it mean for Ubisoft? For Tencent? For the Industry? Let's discuss. Tencent's looking for Valhalla but hopes its not just a Mirage...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/9yUF-Qf80Tk #tencent #ubisoft #gaming *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction (Thanks, Opal Studded Dagger) 01:26 Tencent/Ubisoft History 05:54 Today's Investment 23:50 Conclusion *** Discussed in this episode: ARTICLES https://web.archive.org/web/20220804115449/https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/exclusive-tencent-plans-raise-stake-assassins-creed-maker-ubisoft-sources-2022-08-04/ https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/09/06/2510708/0/en/Ubisoft-strengthens-its-core-shareholding-via-the-expansion-of-the-concert-around-the-group-s-founders-to-the-benefit-of-its-long-term-stability-and-development.html *** "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

Microsoft x Activision just got real. Or at least it did publicly as the UK's antitrust watchdog Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) comes down hard on the combination in a series of incendiary social media posts and reports. What just happened and is the deal still likely to go through? Let's talk about it together. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/Yy-yb_u9HK4 #Microsoft #Xbox #Activision *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 04:20 CMA Tweets 31:56 CMA Press Release 50:28 CMA Findings Documents 1:53:22 Phil Spencer Response 2:04:40 Other Responses/Conclusion *** Discussed in this episode: CMA TWEETS AND REPORTS https://twitter.com/CMAgovUK/status/1565299888740569089 https://www.gov.uk/government/news/microsoft-activision-deal-could-lead-to-competition-concerns https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/63108adfe90e07293ed65210/MSFT.ABK_-_Summary_phase_1_decision.pdf MS AND ACTIVISION RESPONSES https://blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issues/2022/09/01/gaming-everyone-everywhere/ https://twitter.com/charlieINTEL/status/1565311987453759489 https://twitter.com/tomwarren/status/1565317948629291010 *** "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

When Pieter "Mudge" Zatko decided to file a whistleblower complaint on Twitter's operations, it wasn't just the SEC, FTC, and DOJ who were listening. Now, Elon Musk has attempted to use that complaint as another line of attack to exit his proposed $44B deal for the company. Will he succeed? It may be that Elon just has to play out the clock...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/OVZEFkTHLyI #elonmusk #twitter #deal *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 1:42 Twitter and Material Adverse Effects 5:18 Enter the Whistleblower 15:20 Musk Makes His Move 25:01 Waiting Out the Clock? 30:53 Conclusion *** Discussed in this episode: YOUTUBE VIDEOS/PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy_O52bErVCYZfVYMgVgu3nX ARTICLES https://web.archive.org/web/20220823100344/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/interactive/2022/twitter-whistleblower-sec-spam/ https://apnews.com/article/elon-musk-twitter-purchase-whistleblower-85634c5906d489d34143a6d83b4f4038 TWEETS https://twitter.com/donie/status/1562069281545900033 https://twitter.com/HoegLaw/status/1562210129445113856 WHISTLEBLOWER LETTERS (MUSK AND TWITTER) https://sec.report/Document/0001104659-22-095765/ https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0001418091/3fe413e6-d931-4a33-98e9-2937a13b9f29.pdf MERGER AGREEMENT https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0001418091/67572c16-711a-43fd-9488-b75e3f6bc469.pdf TWITTER SUIT/ANSWERS https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn%3Aaaid%3Ascds%3AUS%3A0ef7d871-947c-3ed5-8b88-b3b582ee8d08 https://s22.q4cdn.com/826641620/files/doc_news/2022/08/Twitters-Reply-to-Verified-Counterclaims.pdf *** "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

Like many technology corporations, Sony has been struggling of late, but the question remains - "Is that your problem?". With price hikes while resources are devoted to acquisitions in new markets, Sony's PlayStation brand most certainly seems to think it is. I tend to disagree. Pay may have *some* limits...in Virtual Legality. #sony #ps5 #pricehike *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 03:00 Hiking Prices 22:52 Moving Mobile 33:26 Conclusion *** Discussed in this episode: PLAYSTATION BLOG https://blog.playstation.com/2022/08/25/ps5-price-to-increase-in-select-markets-due-to-global-economic-environment-including-high-inflation-rates/ https://blog.playstation.com/2022/08/29/welcoming-savage-game-studios-expanding-our-community/ PRESS RELEASE https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220829005294/en FINANCIAL ANALYSIS https://www.ampereanalysis.com/insight/economic-conditions-prompt-sony-to-increase-the-price-of-ps5-across-a-range-of-markets https://tradingeconomics.com/united-kingdom/currency TWEETS https://twitter.com/HoegLaw/status/1562756214903095298 https://twitter.com/IvorBaddic/status/1562758653966688259 MISC https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_but_significant_and_non-transitory_increase_in_price https://www.savagegamestudios.com/join-savage https://de.linkedin.com/in/mikemcmanus1 *** "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

Embracer Group has been gobbling up companies since it started its existence, but even then, this past 24 hours were special...especially if you have a soft spot for The Hobbit or The Lord of the Rings. What just happened? Let's talk about it. In a hole in the market there lived a group...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/XExA9Yq84W8 #embracergroup #middleearth #lotr *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction (Thanks Supporters!) 02:25 Introducing Freemode 5:23 Adding to Freemode (Limited Run, Slingtrix, Tuxedo, Tripwire) 15:31 A History of Middle Earth...IP 22:53 Buying Middle Earth 38:59 Conclusion *** Discussed in this episode: EMBRACER PRESS RELEASES https://embracer.com/release/embracer-group-enters-into-agreement-to-acquire-ip-rights-to-the-lord-of-the-rings-and-the-hobbit-literary-works-by-j-r-r-tolkien/ https://embracer.com/release/embracer-group-announces-the-11th-operating-group-embracer-freemode/ https://embracer.com/release/embracer-group-enters-into-an-agreement-to-acquire-limited-run-games/ https://embracer.com/release/embracer-group-enters-into-an-agreement-to-acquire-singtrix/ https://embracer.com/release/embracer-group-acquires-tuxedo-labs/ https://embracer.com/release/embracer-group-enters-into-agreement-to-acquire-tripwire-interactive/ https://embracer.com/release/financial-impact-from-acquisitions-is-estimated-to-contribute-sek-550-750-million-in-pro-forma-adjusted-ebit-fy-22-23-sek-750-950-million-fy-23-24-and-sek-1-0-1-5-billion-fy-24-25-3/ ARTICLES https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/7/22661432/john-gibson-tripwire-step-down-twitter-texas-abortion https://deadline.com/2022/08/embracer-group-acquires-rights-lord-of-the-rings-and-hobbit-1235095113/amp/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/warner-bros-tolkien-estate-settle-80-million-hobbit-lawsuit-1018478/ https://deadline.com/2017/11/amazon-the-lord-of-the-rings-tv-series-multi-season-commitment-1202207065/ https://variety.com/2022/film/news/lord-of-the-rings-hobbit-tolkien-zaentz-rights-sale-1235176036/ MIDDLE EARTH IP https://www.zaentz.com/about.html https://www.zaentz.com/middle-earth-enterprises.html https://www.middleearth.com/history.html *** "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

Paul Tassi at Forbes loves live service games (Destiny, Genshin Impact, Fortnite, etc.), but that love can sometimes lead to interesting hypotheses, like the notion that a game that is ostensibly NOT a "live service" is somehow at a disadvantage. We examine the proposition and his example game: Outriders - Worldslayer. It's not the model, it's the product...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/41BJMfup0pQ #forbes #outriders #liveservice *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 2:55 The Articles of Paul Tassi 19:51 Conclusion *** Discussed in this episode: ARTICLES https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2022/08/16/outriders-worldslayer-and-the-perils-of-not-being-a-live-service-in-2022/ https://www.vg247.com/outriders-live-service-game-complete-package https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2021/04/17/outriders-and-when-not-a-live-service-game-is-a-live-service-game/?sh=756228c4d2ae STEAMCHARTS https://steamcharts.com/app/1085660 https://steamcharts.com/app/1172470 https://steamcharts.com/app/1593500 https://steamcharts.com/app/680420 https://steamcharts.com/app/99707 https://steamcharts.com/app/1245620 *** "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

Bungie is certainly no stranger to litigation, but with subpoenas now flying, what can we take from Aimjunkies' response to being called out for selling cheat software? Probably not what they'd like us to take. We remember that we do still have a first amendment (!) ...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/nGVouGpjG8I #bungie #aimjunkies #copyright *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction (Thanks, FalkusVipus!) 02:16 A Misunderstood Dismissal 08:43 Bungie's Refiling 22:53 Subpoenas and Press Releases 32:25 Conclusion *** Discussed in this episode: ARTICLES https://torrentfreak.com/cheat-seller-aimjunkies-uses-subpoenas-to-fire-back-at-bungie-220810/ https://www.gamesindustry.biz/court-dismisses-bungie-copyright-infringement-claim-against-aimjunkies https://www.gamesindustry.biz/aimjunkies-subpoenas-valve-to-fight-bungie-copyright-accusations https://gamedaily.biz/article/2311/federal-court-dismisses-bungies-copyright-claim-against-cheat-seller-aimjunkies AIMJUNKIES MOTION TO DISMISS AND PRESS RELEASE https://torrentfreak.com/images/aimjunkies-dismiss.pdf https://torrentfreak.com/images/phoenix-press.pdf BUNGIE'S REVISED COMPLAINT https://torrentfreak.com/images/aim-refile.pdf LEGAL https://www.vondranlegal.com/what-is-inducement-of-copyright-infringement *** "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

With Elon Musk having thrown his own 160+ page lawsuit at Twitter, it's no surprise that the social media company has responded with some...passion. But while Twitter raises a number of good points, it also raises a number of new questions. Let's talk about it. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/elE2kwwoxcs It's not a microblogging site, it's "a global platform for real-time self-expression and conversation"...in Virtual Legality. #elonmusk #twitter #lawsuit *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction (Thanks, LadyEmily!) 03:54 Twitter Answers - Introduction 24:32 Twitter Answers - Preliminary Statements 44:55 Twitter Answers - Parties and Early mDAU Statements 1:03:16 Twitter Answers - mDAU Calculations and Information Obligations 1:35:34 Twitter Answers - Ordinary Course Concerns 1:40:11 Affirmative Defenses and Conclusion *** Discussed in this episode: YOUTUBE PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy_O52bErVCYZfVYMgVgu3nX COUNTERSUIT https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/22127591/musk-public-version-of-counterclaims-answer-w-cos.pdf MERGER AGREEMENT https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0001418091/67572c16-711a-43fd-9488-b75e3f6bc469.pdf TWITTER ANSWERS https://s22.q4cdn.com/826641620/files/doc_news/2022/08/Twitters-Reply-to-Verified-Counterclaims.pdf *** "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

Microsoft has laid out it's case for why Sony need not be worried about it's pending acquisition of Activision (or crown jewel FPS Call of Duty), but is it quite as compelling as some have claimed? They may get shot down, but I suspect they'll get up again...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/gCLtgE9o3bM #sony #microsoft #antitrust *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 02:25 VGC Tweet 05:45 VGC Headline 8:00 Idas and ResetEra - Sony Summary 17:18 VGC Xbox Quotes 24:42 Idas - Microsoft's Response 45:22 Conclusion *** Discussed in this episode: TWEET https://twitter.com/VGC_News/status/1557406684074704905 ARTICLE https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/microsoft-shoots-down-sonys-claims-that-its-activision-acquisition-is-anti-competitive/ SOURCE MATERIAL https://sei.cade.gov.br/sei/modulos/pesquisa/md_pesq_documento_consulta_externa.php?HJ7F4wnIPj2Y8B7Bj80h1lskjh7ohC8yMfhLoDBLddYr8T4vFoqwZRbmcxSi24V7Yg26FofKf3rtg4pQ5AQV9rEvExlCLNXEnZZiVoz1YTrC99XnlLdP7d0qkoFhPMwv IDAS/RESETERA POST https://www.resetera.com/threads/microsoft-responds-to-sonys-claim-that-call-of-duty-is-unrivaled-and-unique.618045/ *** "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

Just what goes into a 160+ page countersuit document anyway? Today we discuss Elon Musk's "answers" and "affirmative defenses" and why he let the lawsuit do almost all of his talking for him. That's a legal conclusion and we deny everything, today...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/ctRYzp10kOY #elonmusk #twitter #deal *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction (Thanks, Opal Studded Dagger) 3:20 Answers - Main Claims 25:16 Answers - A Bit More on mDAU 47:39 Affirmative Defenses 51:25 Conclusion *** Discussed in this episode: YOUTUBE PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy_O52bErVCYZfVYMgVgu3nX COUNTERSUIT https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/22127591/musk-public-version-of-counterclaims-answer-w-cos.pdf MERGER AGREEMENT https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0001418091/67572c16-711a-43fd-9488-b75e3f6bc469.pdf *** "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

91 pages. One countersuit. Just what does Elon Musk have to say in response to Twitter's attempt to force him to buy the company? And which arguments are stronger than others? It's going to be a long fall...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/fQfUens2TEc #elonmusk #twitter #deal *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction (Thanks, Nord!) 04:00 Lawsuit - Overview 26:00 Lawsuit - Parties and Factual Allegations 43:06 Lawsuit - Twitter's Representations and Covenants 1:03:40 Lawsuit - mDAU and Indian Lawsuits 1:22:26 Lawsuit - Causes of Action and Conclusion *** Discussed in this episode: YOUTUBE VIDEOS/PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy_O52bErVCYZfVYMgVgu3nX ARTICLE https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/5/23293527/elon-musk-countersuit-twitter-acquisition-fraud COUNTERSUIT https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/22127591/musk-public-version-of-counterclaims-answer-w-cos.pdf MERGER AGREEMENT https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0001418091/67572c16-711a-43fd-9488-b75e3f6bc469.pdf *** "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

WARNING: Sensitive Language and Topics *** Former Houston Texans Quarterback Deshaun Watson has been through both the American criminal and civil legal systems, but nowhere was the deck stacked quite so highly against him than it was respect to the NFL and commissioner Roger Goodell. What did his union (the NFLPA) agree to in respect of disciplinary proceedings and why should every NFL player be concerned with how this action is likely to be concluded? And why do concerns about process not end simply because the person is "bad"? With all this smoke and mirrors Roger Goodell might as well be called David Copperfield...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/2xzEtCC4KCY #nfl #deshaun #discipline *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 01:49 Background (Lawsuits and Grand Juries) 05:31 The NFL - Policies and CBA 11:18 The Disciplinary Officer 19:32 Watson's Alleged Predatory Conduct 22:18 Factual Findings 35:21 Disciplinary Determination 46:11 Appealing Appeals 47:43 Conclusion *** Discussed in this episode: ARTICLES https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31081473/massage-therapists-sue-houston-texans-qb-deshaun-watson-calls-allegations-baseless https://www.nfl.com/news/second-texas-grand-jury-declines-to-indict-browns-qb-deshaun-watson-on-criminal https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2022/06/28/deshaun-watson-faces-nfl-disciplinary-hearing-suspension-likely/7749365001/?gnt-cfr=1 https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/08/03/nfl-appealing-deshaun-watsons-six-game-suspension https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/05/05/understanding-the-nfls-new-process-for-imposing-discipline-under-personal-conduct-policy/ LAW https://www.medlinfirm.com/blog/the-role-of-a-grand-jury-and-how-jurors-are-selected/ https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/probable_cause https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PE/htm/PE.22.htm#22.011 https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/docs/pe/htm/pe.21.htm PERSONAL CONDUCT POLICY https://nflcommunications.com/Documents/2018%20Policies/2018%20Personal%20Conduct%20Policy.pdf CBA (ARTICLE 46) https://overthecap.com/collective-bargaining-agreement/article/46 TWEET https://twitter.com/NFLPA/status/1553889675282112513 DISCIPLINARY OFFICER DECISION https://www.outkick.com/wp-content/uploads/deshaun-watson-decision-nfl.pdf *** "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

Microsoft x Activision continues its plodding march through the regulatory agencies, but as it does so the occasional gem does appear. This weekend, thanks to resetera user Idas, public reports made to the Brazilian regulatory authorities has given us a better understanding of what Sony, Ubisoft, and more think of the deal. But as with any public filing, things are not precisely as they might appear on the surface. Sony's not punching down, but it is getting in some Brazilian whacks...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/TI5aZ3YJfcc #microsoft #activision #sony *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 06:56 The Inimitable Call of Duty 15:03 Game Pass 21:59 Other Players/Conclusion *** Discussed in this episode: PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy_vBs7Qt9-ROfumOtIrSdP8 ARTICLE https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-says-it-believes-xbox-owning-call-of-duty-could-influence-users-console-choice/ POST https://www.resetera.com/threads/the-official-opinions-from-sony-ubisoft-wb-bn-apple-riot-google-and-more-about-the-activision-blizzard-acquisition.614193/#post-90847698 DATABASE https://sei.cade.gov.br/sei/modulos/pesquisa/md_pesq_processo_exibir.php?1MQnTNkPQ_sX_bghfgNtnzTLgP9Ehbk5UOJvmzyesnbE-Rf6Pd6hBcedDS_xdwMQMK6_PgwPd2GFLljH0OLyFX6gl2sGKAL6BCs1NvfGDcTA25PStaVelgicwm5iRue6 SONY DOCUMENT https://sei.cade.gov.br/sei/modulos/pesquisa/md_pesq_documento_consulta_externa.php?HJ7F4wnIPj2Y8B7Bj80h1lskjh7ohC8yMfhLoDBLddYIpiFZMsYCByj2DFn-jYxrvPRgqUCII-sS_aS30cW3WX0aQDj-wzLW7DQaybbCejslpyYX-POSd0nI5OF0vGgK *** "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

It's fair to say that Meta (formerly Facebook) has had some regulatory problems of late. That said, not even the most conservative analyst could have predicted that the company's small $400M acquisition of a VR fitness app maker would blow the doors off of everything we thought we know about the FTC and antitrust regulation in 2022. Seems safe to say that you don't want to be in the business of making huge technology acquisitions with this kind of wildcard out there (Eh, Microsoft and Activision?). Buckle up, folks. The Beat Saberings will continue until morale improves...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/F7dhpMyLI54 #meta #facebook #microsoft *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction/Legal Background 5:24 The Lawsuit - Overview 27:53 The Lawsuit - Industries and Markets 40:52 The Lawsuit - Punished for What You *Didn't* Do 50:56 Conclusion (Other Takes) *** Discussed in this episode: PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy_vBs7Qt9-ROfumOtIrSdP8 ARTICLES/BLOGS https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/27/23281033/ftc-meta-within-complaint-block-acquisition-vr-fitness-beat-saber https://mattstoller.substack.com/p/faceblocked?r=nlsj&s=r&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web LAWSUIT https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cand.398508/gov.uscourts.cand.398508.1.0.pdf LAW https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/18 https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/53 https://www.justice.gov/atr/file/801216/download https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/reports/us-department-justice-federal-trade-commission-vertical-merger-guidelines/vertical_merger_guidelines_6-30-20.pdf https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/public_statements/804291/100819hmg.pdf TWEET https://twitter.com/MikeIsaac/status/1552356609904353281 *** "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

Grand Theft Auto V is one of the most successful video game products in history. So what happens when the company behind it (Rockstar) decides to change everything about itself for the next iteration? Bloomberg's Jason Schreier tells the tale. When a product's selling so well that you just have to change everything...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/DkXNio1X45o #gta #gta5 #gta6 *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 01:45 Grand Theft Auto 5 08:09 Rockstar Changes Its Stripes 14:04 Grand Theft Auto 6 20:22 Project Management Woes 24:46 Conclusion Discussed in this episode: ARTICLES https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-07-27/gta-6-release-date-rockstar-cleans-up-image-after-employee-backlash#xj4y7vzkg https://kotaku.com/gta-6-miami-leaks-release-date-rockstar-crunch-sexism-1849337092 *** "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

Meta (formerly Facebook) and its Meta (formerly Oculus) Quest VR headset line, are brilliant pieces of engineering and the best entry point for VR super fans and first-timers alike -- themselves helping to fuel the Meta App Store to over $1B in sales. So why then did Meta just increase the price of that entry point by more than 25%? I have some...editorial thoughts on that as well as on the direction Sony is heading with its PSVR2 product launch. The Laws of Man may be mutable, but the Laws of Economics are not...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/-lpJHmH3i5M #meta #facebook #quest2 *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** Discussed in this episode: ARTICLES AND BLOGS https://blog.playstation.com/2022/07/26/early-look-at-the-user-experience-for-playstation-vr2/ https://www.oculus.com/blog/meta-quest-2-pricing-changes/ https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/25/walmart-cuts-second-quarter-guidance-as-it-sees-slower-growth-due-to-inflation.html *** "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

Bungie, the creator of Destiny and Halo, is now a Sony PlayStation company. But that fact has not stopped them from bringing legal action against a multitude of foes, including, now, an alleged serial cheater (that also is alleged to have threatened the company's employees). What made the company bring this particular case, and what does it mean for other cheaters in their and other ecosystems? With all that Sony money Bungie may well have (a lot) more time to explain...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/N0Q3OzSby84 #bungie #destiny2 #cheat *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 01:15 The Lay of the Land 03:00 The Lawsuit - Overview 14:34 The Lawsuit - Background (The LSLA) 22:16 The Lawsuit - Threatening Language 28:29 The Lawsuit - Identifying the Culprit 33:18 The Lawsuit - Counts of Action 45:20 Conclusion (Thanks Sponsors!) *** Discussed in this episode: ARTICLES https://www.pcgamer.com/bungie-levels-multimillion-lawsuit-against-cheating-pest-who-taunted-and-threatened-keep-your-doors-locked/ https://gamedaily.biz/article/2376/bungie-sues-destiny-2-cheat-streamer TWEET https://twitter.com/hermenhulst/status/1547990306376728579 LAWSUIT/LAW https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.wawd.312044/gov.uscourts.wawd.312044.1.0_1.pdf https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/1201 https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=19.86.020 BUNGIE LSLA (EULA) https://www.bungie.net/7/en/legal/sla *** "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

Elon Musk tried to terminate his merger agreement with Twitter and found himself sued by the social media platform in the process. Now, with Twitter asking the court to expedite the trial all the way to September, the Tesla CEO finds himself fighting to delay things. It's time to move slowly and break things...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/d-HqM3tSrP8 #elonmusk #twitter #deal *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 01:08 A Summary of Twitter's Complaint 09:51 Musk's Opposition Motion 23:01 Background and Argument 47:17 Conclusion *** Discussed in this episode: YOUTUBE VIDEOS/PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy_O52bErVCYZfVYMgVgu3nX https://youtu.be/5V0-twzlZik MUSK OPPOSITION https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/22088367/musk-response-to-twitter.pdf TWITTER MDAU RECASTING https://s22.q4cdn.com/826641620/files/doc_financials/2022/q1/Final-Q1%e2%80%9922-earnings-release.pdf TWITTER RESPONSE https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/twitter-claims-musk-is-slow-walking-trial-over-44-bln-deal-2022-07-18/ MERGER AGREEMENT https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0001418091/67572c16-711a-43fd-9488-b75e3f6bc469.pdf *** "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

When one of the biggest cryptocurrency exchanges (Coinbase) has an employee allegedly leaking valuable information to his brother and friend, the law will certainly have something to say. The question is are the DOJ and SEC right, or does the law need a full rework to fully accommodate our allegedly inevitable crypto future. This isn't a bit, we just sometimes find ourselves out in the ether...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/EafL0w48IAg #crypto #cryptocurrency #insidertrading *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 02:25 Charges of Insider Trading 16:49 Wire Fraud Explained 21:50 What is a Security/SEC Regulation 30:09 Conclusion *** Discussed in this episode: ARTICLES https://www.wsj.com/articles/former-coinbase-employee-charged-in-alleged-insider-trading-scheme-11658420556 https://fortune.com/2022/07/21/coinbase-sec-lack-clear-digital-securities-rules-crypto-huge-missed-opportunity-faryar-shirzad/ DOJ DOCUMENTS https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/three-charged-first-ever-cryptocurrency-insider-trading-tipping-scheme https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/press-release/file/1521186/download LAW https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/1343 https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/78j https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/17/240.10b-5 COINBASE DOCUMENTS https://www.coinbase.com/price/tribe https://blog.coinbase.com/a-beginners-guide-to-ethereum-tokens-fbd5611fe30b https://blog.coinbase.com/an-update-on-our-asset-listing-processes-e74421da21cc https://assets.ctfassets.net/c5bd0wqjc7v0/5NRidtW8lvwVEfSHpndWQm/78f95afa4f0ebaaefb303e1a4f172d03/Coinbase_petition_for_SEC_rulemaking.pdf https://blog.coinbase.com/the-crypto-securities-market-is-waiting-to-be-unlocked-but-first-we-need-workable-rules-c0ba63eabab3 SEC DOCUMENTS https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2022-127 *** "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

To some folks, Microsoft and its Xbox brand "bought" Activision Blizzard 6 months ago already, but the reality is very different. As regulators around the world continue to give close scrutiny to the near $70B transaction, one bit of news *may* suggest that the US and its Federal Trade Commission (FTC) could be all but required to allow the deal very soon. But like all things in the law, the situation is a bit more complicated than it otherwise may appear. Either the deal is rocketing down the tracks or Microsoft just made an aggressive (and high risk) move against the FTC...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/ar_C-PpkZdE #microsoft #activision #deal *** SUPPORTING THE CHANNEL UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 02:04 Deal Imminent? 10:47 The FTC Process (HSR) 23:51 An Analog in Amazon 28:47 Conclusion *** Discussed in this episode: YOUTUBE PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy_vBs7Qt9-ROfumOtIrSdP8 TWEETS https://twitter.com/XcloudTimdog/status/1548507973684584448 https://twitter.com/PlayStation/status/1547989404269965314 ARTICLES https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/microsofts-activision-buyout-could-be-approved-by-the-ftc-as-soon-as-next-month/ https://wccftech.com/ftc-requested-additional-info-on-microsoft-activision-blizzard-deal/ https://seekingalpha.com/news/3857237-microsoft-said-to-have-responded-to-ftcs-second-request-in-activision-deal https://www.wsj.com/articles/amazons-planned-purchase-of-mgm-to-be-reviewed-by-ftc-11624379614 https://www.wsj.com/articles/amazon-moves-to-force-ftc-antitrust-decision-on-mgm-deal-11646341124 https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/ftc-approaches-march-deadline-reviewing-amazon-mgm-deal-source-2022-03-03/ https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/amazon-mgm-merger-close-1235207852/ https://variety.com/2022/biz/news/ftc-may-challenge-amazon-mgm-deal-1235208241/ https://www.mayerbrown.com/en/perspectives-events/publications/2022/05/us-senate-confirms-5th-ftc-commissioner-now-what LAW https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/18a https://www.ftc.gov/advice-guidance/competition-guidance/guide-antitrust-laws/mergers/premerger-notification-merger-review-process https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/62c5407cd3bf7f3002fadaf6/Commencement_notice.pdf https://comcom.govt.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0029/287534/Microsoft-Corporation-and-Activision-Blizzard-Inc-Statement-of-Preliminary-Issues-13-July-2022.pdf *** "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

Elon musk has terminated his pending acquisition of Twitter. There's only one problem. Twitter doesn't agree. What defenses does Twitter have in the merger agreement? How has it responded to Elon's "purported" termination? And what does Mr. Musk have to...tweet about all of this? It's high powered law firms vs twitter memes today...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/MJMCCzAkvs8 #elonmusk #twitter #deal *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction/Background 08:00 Twitter Pushes for the Deal 22:09 Conclusion/Elon Responds *** Discussed in this episode: YOUTUBE VIDEOS/PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy_O52bErVCYZfVYMgVgu3nX https://youtu.be/seCRQJ3I22k MERGER AGREEMENT https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0001418091/67572c16-711a-43fd-9488-b75e3f6bc469.pdf https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1546344529460174849 https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1546361634347749376 TWEETS https://twitter.com/RMFifthCircuit/status/1545593855013265409 https://twitter.com/TwitterIR/status/1532694359463735296 TWITTER PRESS RELEASE https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/twitter-announces-expiration-of-hart-scott-rodino-waiting-period-for-transaction-with-elon-musk-301560891.html SEC FILINGS https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0001418091/a72ac6f0-bf57-4138-8691-c78a20bde1be.pdf https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0001418091/44950876-7e24-4636-b9f0-e99c4a4b33ae.pdf *** "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

Buying digital content has never been easier. Between Amazon, iTunes, Vudu, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo and more, your favorite game, song, or movie is just a click (and charge) away. *** But now Ubisoft's plans to end support for a multitude of games has called it's entire ownership structure into question, and that of its platform partner Steam. Everything may not be as bad as initially feared, but it may just be a pause in what is becoming an increasingly fraught environment. Requiescat in pace, DLC...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/GVCHj0PJLSU #ubisoft #steam #ownership *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction/Game and DLC Removal 08:21 Steam's Terms of Service 21:41 The Ubisoft Terms 25:41 Conclusion (Thanks, Nord!) *** Discussed in this episode: ARTICLES https://www.pcgamer.com/ubisoft-to-pull-online-from-older-games-which-also-takes-away-your-dlc/ https://www.eurogamer.net/new-assassins-creed-brotherhood-dlc https://www.pcgamer.com/ubisofts-online-decommissioning-may-render-three-games-unplayable-for-people-who-bought-them/?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialflow STEAM TERMS https://store.steampowered.com/subscriber_agreement/ https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/store/retire_app https://store.steampowered.com/eula/260210_eula_0 UBISOFT TERMS https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/help/gameplay/article/decommissioning-of-online-services-september-2022/000102396?utm_source=narrativ https://legal.ubi.com/termsofuse/en-US *** "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

Elon Musk's acquisition of social medial platform Twitter truly felt like it was on wobbly legs even before it began. From hostile boards, to poison pills, deal "holds", to spam accounts allegations -- it just never seemed like it was on sure footing. And today, that footing gave way. What reasons did Musk give for his withdrawal? What does the Twitter Board have to say? And why is this all so, so likely to end up before a judge? By the time this ends Tesla's might have ejector seats too...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/seCRQJ3I22k #elonmusk #twitter #tesla *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction/Background 3:21 That $1B Guarantee 9:22 The Termination Letter 44:25 Twitter Board Threatens Suit (A Look at DE) 48:42 Closing Comments *** Discussed in this episode: YOUTUBE VIDEOS/PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy_O52bErVCYZfVYMgVgu3nX https://youtu.be/g3Q7nL4ezzY https://youtu.be/sw_XU9H9yTg https://youtu.be/cCT6Sjacem0 TWEETS https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1525049369552048129 https://mobile.twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1545520694955581449 https://twitter.com/btaylor/status/1545526087089696768 MUSK SEC LETTERS (INCLUDING TERMINATION) https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0001418091/2fa8a02b-d097-4089-a4bc-f857d7c03916.pdf https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1418091/000110465922078413/tm2220599d1_ex99-p.htm MERGER AGREEMENT https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0001418091/67572c16-711a-43fd-9488-b75e3f6bc469.pdf GUARANTEE https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0001418091/5f984392-7ed7-47fc-b8fa-e45b596b49cf.pdf DE COURT EXAMPLE https://courts.delaware.gov/Opinions/Download.aspx?id=319750 *** "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

Buying digital content has never been easier. Between Amazon, iTunes, Vudu, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo and more, your favorite game, song, or movie is just a click (and charge) away. But with PlayStation getting out of the movie delivery business altogether, the entire concept of digital "ownership" has come into question. And with good reason. We won't sell out, but no promises on whether we'll *license* out...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/hnCR0v-Jur0 #playstation #psn #digitalcontent *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction/Movie Removal 09:15 The PSN Terms of Service 23:36 Conclusion (Thanks, Opal Studded Dagger!) *** Discussed in this episode: TWEETS https://twitter.com/JPrice02/status/1544859358219030529 https://twitter.com/HoegLaw/status/1386708086660993024 ARTICLES/BLOG POSTS https://www.flatpanelshd.com/news.php?subaction=showfull&id=1657022591 https://variety.com/2022/digital/news/playstation-store-pulling-access-to-purchased-studiocanal-movies-next-month-1235310863/ https://blog.playstation.com/2021/03/02/playstation-store-to-discontinue-movie-and-tv-purchases-and-rentals/ PLAYSTATION TERMS https://www.playstation.com/en-us/legal/psn-terms-of-service/ https://www.playstation.com/en-us/legal/playstation-store-cancellation-policy/ *** "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

Final Fantasy XIV is one of the most popular multiplayer RPG's on Earth. So popular, in fact, that it seems that everyone wants to get the word out. But are billboards advertising a risque community get together going, perhaps, too far? We like to make sure things are "above board"...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/qiWHa04qugU #ffxiv #copyright #billboard *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 2:40 Copyright Fundamentals 7:00 Trademark Fundamentals 11:37 Square Enix Account Agreement 21:02 User Agreement and Software License 31:56 Materials Usage Agreement 43:08 Conclusion *** Discussed in this episode: TWEETS https://twitter.com/Mrhappy1227/status/1544401751586918400 https://twitter.com/Julia_CaSsian/status/1544391962610089988 LAW AND LEGAL ANALYSIS https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/106 https://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ14.pdf https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/107 https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/basics/what-trademark https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/basics/trademark-patent-copyright https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/1114 SQUARE ENIX AGREEMENTS https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/topics/detail/c4aeca0b14ab2c96fe48fcf83cca93e6cb552c29 https://support.na.square-enix.com/rule.php?id=496&la=1&tag=sqexaccount https://support.na.square-enix.com/rule.php?id=5382&la=1&tag=users_en https://support.na.square-enix.com/rule.php?id=5382&la=1&tag=software_en https://support.na.square-enix.com/rule.php?id=5382&la=1&tag=authc *** "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

Folks are eager to learn the fate of Microsoft's pending acquisition of Activision Blizzard. But as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) pores over the paperwork, one thing seems certain: the deal just got a major boost. The Union taketh away, but the Union also giveth...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/EB1ZzDZ9Rb0 #activision #microsoft #union *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 05:08 The Press Release 11:36 The FTC Letter 23:55 Conclusion *** Discussed in this episode: HOEG LAW PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy_vBs7Qt9-ROfumOtIrSdP8 PRESS RELEASES https://cwa-union.org/news/releases/cwa-microsoft-announce-labor-neutrality-agreement https://cwa-union.org/news/releases/cwa-supports-microsofts-proposed-acquisition-of-activision-blizzard FTC LETTER https://cwa-union.org/sites/default/files/20220630_cwa_to_ftc_uppdated_position_msft_atvi.pdf *** "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

Roe v Wade has been overturned. The US Supreme Court in the case of "Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health" has determined by a 6-3 vote (or was that 5-4?) that there is no right to abortion afforded by the US Constitution. But what does it all mean? We've got 200+ pages of opinion, concurrences, and dissent to get through, to let's get started. SCOTUS may never have a week like this one again...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/hfU8hMp2dug #dobbs #scotus #roe *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (SUNDAY 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 03:32 The Dobbs Opinion 53:54 The Thomas Concurrence (Substantive Due Process) 57:02 The Kavanaugh Concurrence (Neutrality) 1:03:51 The Roberts Concurrence (Narrowness) 1:10:00 The Dissent 1:39:47 Closing Comments *** Discussed in this episode: DOBBS https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/21pdf/19-1392_6j37.pdf *** "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.

Earlier this year, Destiny 2 fan channels like My Name is Byf were beset by DMCA takedown notices and allegations of infringement. Now, after receiving information subpoenaed from YouTube, Bungie is willing to point the finger at a member of their own community. And this one's a Lord. Confused, crazy, or conniving? The line is thin...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/xrZ7GUp0g_Q #bungie #destiny2 #dmca *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction (Thanks, Everyone!) 04:48 An Amended Complaint (Naming Names) 29:31 Lord Nazo (Allegedly) Makes His Move 39:24 Bungie Shows Its Receipts 53:04 A Look at the Legal Counts 1:04:05 Conclusion *** Discussed in this episode: YOUTUBE VIDEOS https://youtu.be/ZHBqIozJNc4 https://youtu.be/2W75qipKEVo LAWSUITS https://torrentfreak.com/images/2-22-cv-00371-Bungie-v-John-Does-1-10-DMCA-Fraud-complaint-220325.pdf https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.wawd.308508/gov.uscourts.wawd.308508.19.0.pdf TWEETS https://twitter.com/AtlyxMusic/status/1539725847938072577 https://twitter.com/PaulTassi/status/1539966045104078851 LAWS https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/512 https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/501 https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/1125 *** "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

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. *** Microsoft may not have convinced anyone of its changing stance towards labor unions in blog form, but with a newly announced "Neutrality Agreement" between the tech giant and CWA, perhaps there really is a sea change coming...with Activision at its heart. What makes a corporation turn neutral...in Virtual Legality? CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/pVx-ZZHrGqE #Activision #Microsoft #Union *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction (Thanks, Opal Studded Dagger!) 01:34 Activision Recognizes Its Union 03:27 The Softer Side of Microsoft 04:57 Going Neutral 11:06 The Risks of Neutrality (Dana and NLRB) 20:55 Summarizing the Agreement 26:19 Conclusion *** Discussed in this episode: HOEG LAW PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy_vBs7Qt9-ROfumOtIrSdP8 PRESS RELEASES https://investor.activision.com/news-releases/news-release-details/activision-blizzard-recognize-and-begin-negotiations-cwa https://cwa-union.org/news/releases/cwa-microsoft-announce-labor-neutrality-agreement ARTICLES https://blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issues/2022/06/02/employee-organizing-engagement-labor-economy/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2022/06/13/microsoft-union-activision-blizzard-cwa/ LAW AND LEGAL ANALYSIS https://www.kmm.com/articles-659.html https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/29/158 https://www.nlrb.gov/resources/faq/nlrb#:~:text=Which%20employees%20are%20protected%20under,supervisors%20(with%20limited%20exceptions). *** "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

Activision Blizzard (or ABK, inclusive of mobile developer King) has had a rough year, but as the company's pending acquisition by Microsoft continues to wind its way through the regulatory process, one game has been announced to release before any such deal could come to fruition: Overwatch 2. The only issue? Overwatch 2 isn't actually releasing. At least not in the way we usually think. The Company could always use more revenues...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/K7P-XBv2sWY #activision #blizzard #overwatch *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction (Thanks, FalkusVipus!) 2:09 Overwatch 2: A History 8:22 Overwatch 2 Goes Free-to-Play 14:27 Overwatch 2: Problems and Solutions 27:07 Conclusion *** Discussed in this episode: TWEET https://twitter.com/PlayOverwatch/status/1537489293241118722 https://twitter.com/AshReviewsGames/status/1533873853172174851/photo/3 ARTICLES/POSTS https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/1/20943766/blizzard-overwatch-2-sequel-announcement-blizzcon-2019 https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/20/22446374/overwatch-2-preview-five-player-multiplayer-new-maps-changes https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/news/23814216/overwatch-2-launches-october-4-as-a-free-to-play-live-experience/ https://www.theverge.com/2022/6/16/23170966/activision-blizzard-overwatch-2-reveal-event-pc-xbox WEBSITE https://us.shop.battle.net/en-us/product/overwatch?blzcmp=ow_buy_nav PLAYLISTS https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy9jfV0TCfXZGAc1KiKP9dSC *** "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

Top Gun: Maverick is one of 2022's biggest box office success stories. But could a seldom referenced provision of the Copyright Act and a timely lawsuit cause Paramount to have to pull it from theaters? The Copyright Act is dangerous (to) Maverick...in Virtual Legality. #topgun #maverick #copyright *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction (Thanks, Nord!) 01:47 Paramount Sued over Top Gun: Maverick 06:33 The Copyright Act and Statutory Termination 13:43 Terminating the License 19:31 Claiming Infringement 30:54 Conclusion *** Discussed in this episode: ARTICLES https://deadline.com/2022/06/top-gun-maverick-tom-cruise-500-million-second-weekend-jurassic-world-dominion-doctor-strange-global-international-boxofficeinternational-box-office-1235038582/ LAWSUIT https://heitnerlegal.com/wp-content/uploads/Top-Gun-lawsuit.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Top_Gun:_Maverick https://screenrant.com/top-gun-maverick-release-date-move-hurt-mission-impossible/ LAWS https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/106 https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/203 *** "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

Elon Musk says Twitter has a bot problem. Twitter disagrees. But in purportedly failing to deliver the data he requested, Twitter appears to have given Mr. Musk the escape hatch he needs: material breach. What is breach and are these two simply playing games with one another? Let's discuss. Even the immaterial can be material...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/sw_XU9H9yTg #Elonmusk #Twitter #Takeover *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Background 04:56 Musk Threatens to Walk Away 23:08 Conclusion *** Discussed in this episode: PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy_O52bErVCYZfVYMgVgu3nX TWEET https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1525049369552048129 MERGER AGREEMENT https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0001418091/67572c16-711a-43fd-9488-b75e3f6bc469.pdf LETTER https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0001418091/2fa8a02b-d097-4089-a4bc-f857d7c03916.pdf ARTICLE https://apnews.com/article/elon-musk-twitter-inc-spacex-technology-c371e7682d490b637fb6031d1f7e5d87 *** "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

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 with news of a newly unionized Raven and a deal still being reviewed by regulatory agencies across the globe, Microsoft has to say something, right? If it's a labor, Microsoft wants you to believe its a labor of love...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/uVzlRi4Qqo4 #Activision #Microsoft #Union *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 01:06 The Raven Union 06:34 NLRB Complaint 13:05 Microsoft Embraces Unions? 26:40 Conclusion *** Discussed in this episode: HOEG LAW PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy_vBs7Qt9-ROfumOtIrSdP8 ARTICLES https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2022/05/23/activision-blizzard-union-raven/ https://www.polygon.com/22834924/vodeo-games-first-video-game-union-north-america-code-cwa https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-05-23/activision-illegally-threatened-staff-us-labor-officials-find https://blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issues/2022/02/09/open-app-store-principles-activision-blizzard/ https://blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issues/2022/06/02/employee-organizing-engagement-labor-economy/ *** "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

Sony has announced its plans for future world domination, but is a focus on live services set to change the PlayStation brand forever? The future is here and it's a GaaS...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/r7ovs2K6WjQ #Sony #LiveService #playstation *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** Discussed in this episode: PRESENTATION https://www.sony.com/en/SonyInfo/IR/library/presen/irday/pdf/2022/GNS_E.pdf ARTICLE https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/jim-ryan-says-playstation-has-2-unannounced-live-service-games-coming-this-fiscal-year/ *** "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

Starfield and Redfall two of Xbox's most anticipated 2022 titles, are no longer 2022 titles. Bethesda's hype machine has backfired. Get excited, just not right now...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/eIvkHkEjGmM #Valve #Steam #MFN *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** Discussed in this episode: TWEETS https://twitter.com/bethesda/status/1524721132720566272/photo/1 https://twitter.com/HoegLaw/status/1508847487007825926 https://twitter.com/SG_Bitcast/status/1524045731983728642 https://twitter.com/HoegLaw/status/1404124165280616451 https://twitter.com/HoegLaw/status/1504116975848636416 https://twitter.com/HoegLaw/status/1436123266276642816 *** "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

Why did Elon Musk just put the Twitter deal "on hold", and could his $1B guaranty have anything to do with it? There are a billion reasons to look for fault in Twitter...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/g3Q7nL4ezzY #ElonMusk #Twitter #OnHold *** SUPPORTING THE CHANNEL UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (Sundays 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction Conclusion (Thanks, Opal Studded Dagger!) *** Discussed in this episode: PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy_O52bErVCYZfVYMgVgu3nX TWEET https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1525049369552048129 ARTICLES https://www.reuters.com/technology/twitter-estimates-spam-fake-accounts-represent-less-than-5-users-filing-2022-05-02/ https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/28/23046170/twitter-miscounted-daily-users-three-years-q1-2022-earnings MERGER AGREEMENT https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0001418091/67572c16-711a-43fd-9488-b75e3f6bc469.pdf *** "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

Valve's Steam platform joins the formal antitrust lawsuit party, but why is the Court's holding on Most Favored Nation (MFN) provisions not as dispositive as it might first appear? Not even the G-Man knows where this all winds up...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/rerpp2pbizI #Valve #Steam #MFN *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction (Thanks FalkusVipus!) 01:24 Wolfire v Valve 06:01 The Case Survives (in part) 25:14 The Problem with MFNs 28:52 Conclusion *** Discussed in this episode: HOEG LAW VIDEO https://youtu.be/mOEG5qmMQas LAWSUIT DOCUMENTS https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/20466284/steam.pdf https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.wawd.298754/gov. https://www.bloomberglaw.com/public/desktop/document/WolfireGamesLLCetalvValveCorporationDocketNo221cv00563WDWashApr27/3?1652211577 STEAM KEYS https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/features/keys LAW ARTICLES AND LEGAL ANALYSIS https://news.bloomberglaw.com/class-action/valve-loses-bid-to-end-antitrust-case-over-steam-gaming-platform https://www.hausfeld.com/en-us/what-we-think/competition-bulletin/confusion-continues-in-the-antitrust-evaluation-of-most-favored-nation-provisions/ https://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/atr/legacy/2012/09/11/286852.pdf WORLD OPPONENT NETWORK https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Opponent_Network *** "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

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. *** Headlines now talk of New York City suing Activision for the alleged transgressions of CEO Bobby Kotick, but...it's a bit less salacious than all that...so far. There's never been a more publicized records request...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: #Activision #Microsoft #NYC *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** Discussed in this episode: HOEG LAW PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy_vBs7Qt9-ROfumOtIrSdP8 HEADLINES https://www.pcgamer.com/new-york-city-sues-activision-blizzard-says-bobby-kotick-is-unfit-to-negotiate-the-microsoft-buyout/ https://kotaku.com/activision-blizzard-nyc-lawsuit-bobby-kotick-microsoft-1848880896 https://news.yahoo.com/activision-blizzard-lawsuit-bobby-kotick-microsoft-new-york-city-175110274.html https://www.eurogamer.net/new-lawsuit-alleges-activision-ceo-rushed-through-microsoft-acquisition-to-escape-liability-for-wrongdoing https://www.axios.com/2022/05/04/new-york-city-sues-activision https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/04/business/new-york-city-sues-activision-blizzard.html TWEETS https://twitter.com/stephentotilo/status/1521890155552034818 LAW AND LAWSUITS https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/21864041/new-york-activision-complaint.pdf https://www.skadden.com/insights/publications/2021/10/the-informed-board/this-isnt-your-grandparents-books-and-records PRESS RELEASE https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220428005998/en/Activision-Blizzard-Stockholders-Approve-Proposed-Microsoft-Transaction *** "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

As the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) contemplates its decision on the most controversial case of the term, it is rocked by an unprecedented leak of the Justices' thinking -- still in progress. But what does it all mean? It's a very leaky Supreme Court, today...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/dLImiM5WdiQ #Dobbs #Scotus #Leak *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (SUNDAY 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 02:51 Understanding Roe 15:40 Understanding Casey 29:22 Understanding Dobbs (Draft Version) 49:39 SCOTUS, Institutions, and The Leak 57:52 Final Thoughts *** Discussed in this episode: ARTICLE SOURCES https://www.politico.com https://www.scotusblog.com CASES/LAW https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/410/113/ https://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/amendmentxiv https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/505/833/ TWEETS https://twitter.com/HoegLaw/status/1521305550717345797 https://twitter.com/HoegLaw/status/1521329103558873088 https://twitter.com/HoegLaw/status/1521312334374912000 https://twitter.com/Bungie/status/1521665031074631680 *** "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

(NOTE: My loving computer flipped off my microphone in favor of my laptop mic for this one, and I sincerely apologize. I believe it still comes through, but it is obviously very far from ideal. Apologies to your ears.) *** Embracer Group "embraces" Square Enix subsidiaries Crystal Dynamics and Eidos (as well as IP like Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, and Legacy of Kain), while Square Enix "embraces" an entirely different view of the future. What does this acquisition mean (and what does it not)? Two competing visions of the future - sounds like a good concept for a video game...in Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/hd262jim2LI #Embracer #SquareEnix #GaaS *** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/ PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://teespring.com/stores/hoeg-law-store BITCAST (SUNDAY 11AM Eastern) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgHBXONMT06nX_8RZ5r32UA *** Discussed in this episode: PRESS RELEASES https://embracer.com/release/embracer-group-enters-into-an-agreement-to-acquire-eidos-crystal-dynamics-and-square-enix-montreal-amongst-other-assets/ https://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/news/pdf/20220502%20A_Press%20Release_fin.pdf ARTICLES https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/square-enix-claims-crystal-dynamics-was-the-wrong-fit-for-disappointing-marvels-avengers/ https://venturebeat.com/2021/09/29/why-the-initiative-hired-crystal-dynamics-to-help-with-perfect-dark/ *** "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