Continuing the exploration of fandom, and its associated legal snares, we turn to cosplay. Costumed play, cosplay for short, is the hobby, and sometimes profession, of dressing up as a character from fantasy, comics, tv, movies, video games, or any … Continue reading
In talking to Joe Silver about his then-forthcoming piece on Ars Technica, I had a number of more complex legal questions left in my mind about the potential Google acquisition of Twitch, and the greater legal issues around Let’s Plays. … Continue reading
Please plan to attend the International Video Game Law Summit in Dallas, TX, this June 23-24. It’s being held on the campus of the Center for American and International Law. The preliminary program, which may still be slightly revised, is … Continue reading
Occasionally, when a topic arises that merits is, I’ll go beyond the normal Law of the Game discussions to exercise my MBA and discuss a more business-oriented topic. In this case, the topic is what can be done to turn … Continue reading
Fandom is a huge part of the video game industry. From art to fan fiction, tattoos to cosplays, a truly dedicated fan can integrate games into every part of her life, and many of us have. As a cosplayer, artist, … Continue reading
ZeniMax recently challenged Oculus VR over unspecified technology used in the Oculus Rift. They claim that between John Carmack leaving id Software, a subsidiary of ZeniMax, to join Oculus and Oculus having access to ZeniMax technology in the early stages … Continue reading
