When You Make Up Markets, Everything Is a Monopoly
Competition in the $200 billion global video game industry is fierce and only getting fiercer. The video game market includes two submarkets, one which creates video game platforms and another…
Simple Fun or Gambling? The Regulatory Debate around Loot Boxes in Video Games
In the past decade, “loot boxes” have become increasingly prevalent in the world of video games. They allow a player to use real money to buy randomized virtual items. Players…
You Wouldn’t Download a Car… But If You Did, What’s It Worth?
I. Piracy Hurts? Growing up in the 2000s and 2010s, occasionally you’d hear that piracy cost companies significant amounts of money. I’m sure we’ve all seen the infamous “you wouldn’t…
In the Video Game Industry, NFTs are a Joke
Someone watching the recent Silent Hill announcement livestream would see live comments mockingly suggesting that Silent Hill NFTs were going to be announced. It’s not a surprise considering that Konami,…
Nintendo’s Actions Demonstrate Our Intellectual Property Laws are Broken
Nintendo has a love-hate relationship with some of its biggest fans. The competitive Super Smash Bros. community, a group of hardcore gamers who compete head-to-head with one another in games…
We Can Still Buy Nintendo Switch in the U.S.
With the COVID-19 pandemic, the business of the video gaming industry has grown more than ever. The global videogame revenue was expected to surge 20% to $179.7 billion in 2020,…
California Info Privacy Law and the eSports Industry
What does the “data” in data privacy mean? A quick Google search defines data as: “facts and statistics gathered together for reference or analysis.” In the data privacy context, most…
Console Wars and Software Stores: Antitrust Concerns in the World of Video Games
In the wake of a global pandemic, many people around the globe have sought the escapism of video games. While a massive economic recession is taking hold, video game giant…
Twitch Should Wake Up and Hear the Music
Video games and gaming have steadily grown in popularity. Global gaming sales are expected to reach nearly $180 billion, making it a ridiculously lucrative industry. Esports have also come to…