Law of the Game on Joystiq: EA + Take-Two =/= Monopoly

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In this week’s Law of the Game on Joystiq, I take the surprisingly unpopular opinion that an EA merger with Take-Two isn’t going to have any practical monopolistic effect in the market.

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Law of the Game on Joystiq: RIP Consumer Rights

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There’s a lawsuit in progress that all consumers of entertainment media need to know about, and it’s covered in this week’s Law of the Game on Joystiq.

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Law of the Game on Joystiq: Patently Complicated

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Interested in learning about patents? Then check out this week’s Law of the Game on Joystiq.

[Edit: Fixed weird post error.]

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Happy Birthday, Law of the Game

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While this is a few days late, Law of the Game has officially been online for a full year. Looking back, it’s been really quite amazing how much has happened in the first 12 months, from the numerous major blogs linking articles to the ABA Top 100 Blawg award to the column on Joystiq.

I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank all of the readers out there for reading and supporting Law of the Game.

I also wanted to take this opportunity to note that I will be on Late Nite JengaJam this Thursday, April 10, with the opportunity for anyone to call in and chat for part of the show. The podcast should be available shortly after the show for anyone who wants to listen.

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Law of the Game on Joystiq: MMOIRS

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This week’s Law of the Game on Joystiq tackles virtual world taxes.

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Law of the Game on Joystiq: End User License Aggrivation

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This week’s Law of the Game on Joystiq deals with End User License Agreements.

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Law of the Game on Joystiq: Video Game Laws (abort/retry/fail)

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This week’s Law of the Game on Joystiq is all about video game laws.

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Law of the Game on Joystiq: Shareholder Deriva…what?

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On this week’s Law of the Game on Joystiq, I try to explain the basics of the corporation and shed a little light on the “derivative action” concept facing Take-Two.

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Law of the Game on Joystiq: Royalties 101

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In this week’s Joystiq column, I go over the basics of royalties.

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Law of the Game on Joystiq: The ‘Zombie Suit’

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On this week’s Law of the Game on Joystiq, who controls the legal rights to reanimated corpses in your local mall?

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