Tag Archives: video games

How Licensing is Replacing Ownership for Digital Assets

Rachel Rodriguez – There is a stark difference between physical and digital ownership that many neglect to recognize: each comes with a different “bundle of rights.” The cornerstone of property law is shaped by the right to transfer, to exclude, to use, and to enjoy. Yet, as digital consumerism becomes more standard in our society, […]

Microsoft’s Road to the Top in the Gaming World – The Largest Gaming Industry Deal Ever Creates Legal Controversy

Stephen Vinson – Microsoft took another gigantic step in its journey to become one of the largest gaming companies in the world earlier this year after it announced its intention to acquire Activision, the makers of the “Call of Duty,” currently the third highest-selling gaming franchise in history. The purchase price–a whopping $68.7 billion–is the […]