Blizzard Opts Out of China...For Now | Microsoft, Blitzchung and More (VL745)
12/22/22 • 23 min
It's been a while since we last talked about the Blitzchung-inspired "Blizzard of Backlash", but *we* haven't forgotten, and perhaps neither has Blizzard as it separates from Netease, its Chinese distributor of 14 years.
There's definitely a lot to talk about here.
We're all reasonable guys...in Virtual Legality.
#blizzard #netease #china
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*** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction (Thanks, Supporters!) 01:36 Activision Press Release 07:49 Analysis 21:09 Conclusion
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*** Discussed in this episode:
PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy9jfV0TCfXZGAc1KiKP9dSC
ARTICLES https://investor.activision.com/news-releases/news-release-details/blizzard-entertainment-and-netease-suspending-game-services https://www.gamesindustry.biz/blizzard-and-netease-end-14-year-partnership-everything-you-need-to-know https://www.reuters.com/technology/blizzard-suspend-game-services-china-netease-licence-ends-2022-11-17/ https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2016/05/mojang-has-finally-found-a-legal-path-to-publishing-minecraft-in-china/
BLIZZARD SITE https://www.blizzard.com/en-us/company/about
LINKED IN https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6998870020785139712/
MERGER AGREEMENT https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/718877/000110465922005154/tm223212d3_ex2-1.htm
NETEASE https://www.neteasegames.com/
*** "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 been a while since we last talked about the Blitzchung-inspired "Blizzard of Backlash", but *we* haven't forgotten, and perhaps neither has Blizzard as it separates from Netease, its Chinese distributor of 14 years.
There's definitely a lot to talk about here.
We're all reasonable guys...in Virtual Legality.
#blizzard #netease #china
*** NEW MERCH LINK: https://virtuallegalityshop.myshopify.com/
*** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction (Thanks, Supporters!) 01:36 Activision Press Release 07:49 Analysis 21:09 Conclusion
*** WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL?
UTREON - https://utreon.com/c/hoeglaw/
PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality
MERCH STORE - https://virtuallegalityshop.myshopify.com/
*** Discussed in this episode:
PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy9jfV0TCfXZGAc1KiKP9dSC
ARTICLES https://investor.activision.com/news-releases/news-release-details/blizzard-entertainment-and-netease-suspending-game-services https://www.gamesindustry.biz/blizzard-and-netease-end-14-year-partnership-everything-you-need-to-know https://www.reuters.com/technology/blizzard-suspend-game-services-china-netease-licence-ends-2022-11-17/ https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2016/05/mojang-has-finally-found-a-legal-path-to-publishing-minecraft-in-china/
BLIZZARD SITE https://www.blizzard.com/en-us/company/about
LINKED IN https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6998870020785139712/
MERGER AGREEMENT https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/718877/000110465922005154/tm223212d3_ex2-1.htm
NETEASE https://www.neteasegames.com/
*** "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
Previous Episode
10 YEARS?! | Microsoft Bids to End Call of Duty Madness w/ Sony (VL744)
Just how long should Microsoft be made to ensure that Activision's Call of Duty game franchise remains available on Sony's PlayStation system? How long could regulators ask for? And did the FTC just show its hand?
We're often hard on them, but the New York Times is doing work today...in Virtual Legality.
#Microsoft #Xbox #Activision
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*** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 01:25 The New York Times Dives In 23:22 Ten. Years. 29:47 FTC Litigation? 35:06 Conclusion
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*** Discussed in this episode:
PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1zDCgJzZUy_vBs7Qt9-ROfumOtIrSdP8
ARTICLES https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/21/technology/microsoft-activision-deal.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
Next Episode
Sony to CMA: Activision MUST Remain Independent | A Legal Look (VL746 - RECORDED LIVE)
Microsoft and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) of the United Kingdom have been trading punches over Activision and everybody's (!) got questions...and answers.
But its only Sony that has gone ALL IN.
Let's go through it together...in Virtual Legality LIVE.
#Xbox #Activision #Sony
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*** CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction/Executive Summary 1:00:00 Theory of Harm Number 1 (Console Market) 2:10:59 Theory of Harm Number 2 (Subscriptions) 2:32:37 Theory of Harm Number 3 (Cloud Gaming) 2:41:12 Conclusion (Q+A)
*** Discussed in this episode: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/63494c7de90e0731a80088e7/Issues_Statement_-_Microsoft_Activision__final.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
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