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A Post IP World

A Post IP World

Two thoughts re: whether we really are in a post IP world when it comes to video games. 1) Many minors play video games. I don’t think a plaintiff would have much luck enforcing a EULA against one. Particularly relevant in the technology context since I’m sure there are many teenage programmers out there who […]

Thoughts on Today’s Class

Thoughts on Today’s Class

A few thoughts on today’s class. 1. All our discussions on EULAs reminded me of this story I had read some time ago, and was able to miraculously find without much difficulty using Google: http://www.cypherpunks.ca/dell.html 2. It also reminded me of this: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-20002689-71.html 3. When I draft a contract, my primary goal is to clearly state the […]

This Week’s Guest Speaker

Our guest speaker this week will be Howard Donaldson, the president of DigiBC. DigiBC’s mission is to promote, support and accelerate the growth, sustainability and competitiveness of BC’s digital media and wireless industry. Prior to joining DigiBC, Howard held senior management positions with Disney Interactive Studios and Electronic Arts Canada. Howard’s discussion will focus on […]

Swedish Tech Start-ups Outdoing European Rivals

I just tweeted this with the #ubcvgl tag but thought it worthwhile enough that I would post about it as well. The Globe and Mail has an article discussing how well Swedish tech start-ups (including specifically those related to gaming) are doing: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/international-business/european-business/swedish-tech-start-ups-outdoing-european-rivals/article8183599/. The article discusses various reasons why the Swedes may be doing so well: […]

Game engine to remix games

Game engine to remix games

Check out Craftyy, a game engine that allows you to create new games based on other peoples games. Thoughts on tools like these? http://www.craftyy.com/ jon

News of the Week; Jan. 30, 2013

1. Virtual Superheroes Are More Heroic In Real Life: http://news.discovery.com/tech/gear-and-gadgets/virtual-superheroes-more-heroic-real-life-130130.htm#mkcpgn=twdsc2 2. One pilot’s mistake leads to massive battle in EVE Online: A misclick causes The Battle of Asakai: http://www.destructoid.com/one-pilot-s-mistake-leads-to-massive-battle-in-eve-online-243509.phtml 3. Five approaches to ‘good’ violence in games: http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/185004/Five_approaches_to_good_violence_in_games.php#.UQ7iJKXUQco 4. Little Evidence Sandy Hook Shooter Was a Gamer: http://www.ign.com/blogs/andreweisen/2013/01/25/little-evidence-sandy-hook-shooter-was-a-gamer 5. The Journal News Fallout – Limiting the First Amendment to Protect the […]

Interesting Berkman Center Conference Live Webcast: Wednesday Feb. 6

Live Webcast: Social Media and Behavioral Economics Conference: http://www.law.harvard.edu/news/2013/02/social-media-and-behavioral-economics-conference.html And lucky you, it ends before class Wednesday if you are in the mood to get up at 6 AM. jon

“Call of Duplicity?”

“Call of Duplicity?”

Disturbing and fascinating. Anyone care to apply the “Double Standards Test” to this? “Shooters: How Video Games Fund Arms Manufacturers”: Simon Parkin Thursday, 31 January 2013 http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-02-01-shooters-how-video-games-fund-arms-manufacturers jon