From artificial intelligence and digital assets to gaming, digital media, and cross-border transactions, our insights help innovators anticipate legal change and seize new opportunities.
https://gammalaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/MetaClan.1000px.jpg1000648David B. HoppeDavid B. Hoppehttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/deece28b9e83401d69ac637a2f6303997545094a4aa56d4f1eb3f1905679a03a?s=96&d=mm&r=g
The online gaming community is always looking for the next new device, technology, or adventure. What if the latest idea is to start a gaming collective that leverages cryptotoken and blockchain technologies? The online gaming community is helping push the boundaries for non-traditional organizational structures in the esports arena.
https://gammalaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/EsportsStatesLaw.1000px.jpg1000649David B. HoppeDavid B. Hoppehttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/deece28b9e83401d69ac637a2f6303997545094a4aa56d4f1eb3f1905679a03a?s=96&d=mm&r=g
Much like the California Gold Rush and the Oklahoma Land Rush, the economic opportunities offered by the Esports Rush are outpacing the industry’s ability to control dubious practices, unethical behavior, and outright lawlessness.
https://gammalaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/GC-CO.1000x648.jpg1000648David B. HoppeDavid B. Hoppehttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/deece28b9e83401d69ac637a2f6303997545094a4aa56d4f1eb3f1905679a03a?s=96&d=mm&r=g
The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) has issued sanctions against 37 Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) coaches, banning them from tournament play for five to 36 months. According to the announcement, the coaches exploited a bug in CS:GO’s spectator mode that allowed them to see other players’ locations. While ESIC’s investigation has only recently begun,…
https://gammalaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ArmySmashBros.1000x648.jpg1000648David B. HoppeDavid B. Hoppehttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/deece28b9e83401d69ac637a2f6303997545094a4aa56d4f1eb3f1905679a03a?s=96&d=mm&r=g
The US Army has scheduled an esports tournament for Sept. 26-27 which will feature $10,000 in prizes, with $5,000 allocated for top finishers in its Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Call of Duty competitions. The announcement spurred many members of the Smash Bros. community to criticize the Army’s esports program. Many have characterized…
https://gammalaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Tfue.1000x648.jpg1000648David B. HoppeDavid B. Hoppehttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/deece28b9e83401d69ac637a2f6303997545094a4aa56d4f1eb3f1905679a03a?s=96&d=mm&r=g
Turner “Tfue,” Tenney has settled his lawsuit with Faze Clan. In a joint statement, the parties said that they “have resolved their disputes and settled their litigations” and “wish one another the best of luck in future endeavors.” The details of the settlement have not been disclosed. Tenney filed his lawsuit against Faze…
https://gammalaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Dr-Disrespect.1000x648.v2.jpg1000648David B. HoppeDavid B. Hoppehttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/deece28b9e83401d69ac637a2f6303997545094a4aa56d4f1eb3f1905679a03a?s=96&d=mm&r=g
Guy Beahm, known for his online persona “DrDisrespect,” has announced a new book to be published early next year by Gallery Books. Violence. Speed. Momentum is billed as a memoir in which Disrespect “reveals what it’s really like being the biggest global streaming sensation and, in his factual opinion, the greatest gamer in…
https://gammalaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/CoD_LAN.1000x648.jpg1000648David B. HoppeDavid B. Hoppehttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/deece28b9e83401d69ac637a2f6303997545094a4aa56d4f1eb3f1905679a03a?s=96&d=mm&r=g
Amateur tournament organizer American Game Network (AGN) announced that COVID-19 had forced last weekend’s Indianapolis Open, the company’s in-person Call of Duty LAN tournament, online. Activision, the game’s publisher, has banned all in-person tournaments, leading AGN to announce that “players are advised to participate in the tournament from their home location, alone.” However,…
https://gammalaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/RiotNEOM.1000x648.jpg1000648David B. HoppeDavid B. Hoppehttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/deece28b9e83401d69ac637a2f6303997545094a4aa56d4f1eb3f1905679a03a?s=96&d=mm&r=g
Following widespread criticism and protest, Riot Games has pulled out of its controversial partnership with Saudi Arabian city Neom just a day after it was unveiled. Neom was announced as a “main partner” for the Summer Season of the League of Legends European Championship (LEC). Prominent casters, streamers, and Riot Games employees joined…
https://gammalaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/TedPepe.1000x648.jpg1000648David B. HoppeDavid B. Hoppehttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/deece28b9e83401d69ac637a2f6303997545094a4aa56d4f1eb3f1905679a03a?s=96&d=mm&r=g
Ted “silkthread” Wang has released a video clip detailing a $1,000 fine he incurred from the Overwatch League (OWL) for posting a tweet that included the Pepe the Frog meme. Wang tweeted, “Does anyone else love Pepe the frog?” and attached a picture of the cartoon character. The alt-right movement appropriated the Pepe…
日本語
