Sacred Symbols+, Episode 88: PSN, CD Projekt, Corporate Consolidation, and Defamation!
Added 2021-04-06 16:01:02 +0000 UTCWelcome Richard "Rick" Hoeg back to the show for an unprecedented third time, as we jump into actual and could-be legal issues littering our industry. Such as: What's happening with the PlayStation Store on PS3, PSP, and Vita, what's the difference between owning a game versus a license, and what's Sony's liability (if any) once the stores go down? Speaking of broken things, CD Projekt released a very broken Cyberpunk 2077 into the world three-plus months ago, and they're being sued by their own shareholders, with possibilities percolating of a class-action suit, too. What's happening over in Poland? Also, if you haven't noticed, we've entered the most substantial period of corporate consolidation in the nearly five decades video games have even existed. A lot of the money is coming from Communist China, the Saudi royal family, and other unsavory sources. Should we be worried? And will the consolidation ever end? Finally -- like a cherry on top -- we talk about the issue of libel and defamation in our industry. People are destroying the reputations of others, often with unfounded and clearly injurious statements. And they know exactly what they're doing. Is there any legal recourse for the victims of such campaigns? Strap in! It's time to get nerdy.
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Colin Moriarty
2021-04-14 16:25:55 +0000 UTCGreat episode. Just subscribed to Hoeg Law. Thanks for letting me know about it.
Nick Jones
2021-04-13 20:52:16 +0000 UTCThank you! <3
Colin Moriarty
2021-04-12 15:46:58 +0000 UTCFantastic Episode!
Joseph Cerini
2021-04-10 14:56:58 +0000 UTC=\
Colin Moriarty
2021-04-10 03:11:41 +0000 UTCThey'll be back, no worries.
Colin Moriarty
2021-04-10 03:11:37 +0000 UTCJust bought habroxia 2 for $112 because I missed the preorders oh well the game is worth it physical on vita
Hose A Contra Razz
2021-04-07 23:33:41 +0000 UTCI do! Which is why I suggested doing more, narrower episodes focused on one topic instead of multiple topics. If Hoeg is so popular, you could make him a regular contributor to LSM to ensure he's available for more frequent appearances.
Joseph La Russa
2021-04-07 17:05:14 +0000 UTCGreat episode. I do hope mailbag episodes dont dissapear off ss+ in lieu of just guest episodes though.
Piston Pants
2021-04-07 17:00:41 +0000 UTCI appreciate it. =)
Colin Moriarty
2021-04-07 15:58:16 +0000 UTCThank you. <3
Colin Moriarty
2021-04-07 15:58:11 +0000 UTCThank you!
Colin Moriarty
2021-04-07 15:58:06 +0000 UTCMore are coming. =)
Colin Moriarty
2021-04-07 15:58:02 +0000 UTCAwesome! Stoked to hear it. Thank you for your support.
Colin Moriarty
2021-04-07 15:57:57 +0000 UTCThank you for your kind words.
Colin Moriarty
2021-04-07 15:57:50 +0000 UTCIt's bad, for sure.
Colin Moriarty
2021-04-07 15:38:19 +0000 UTCI really don't want to keep my guests beyond an hour (or maybe 90 minutes), particularly a man who makes hundreds of dollars an hour. Ya know?
Colin Moriarty
2021-04-07 15:38:13 +0000 UTCGreat episode, gentlemen! I do have to say, I feel like Colin rushes these episodes. As a lawyer, these topics are so much deeper than an episode that's less than an hour allows, especially when they're trying to cover 4 important topics. I would request either longer episodes or give a whole hour to a single subject and bring Hoeg back more often. I believe the interview format works well because a lay person asking questions to gain understanding is a very different from Hoeg's solo videos explaining things to the best of his ability; lawyers don't always know what concepts non-attorneys are familiar or unfamiliar with, so this can be more focused by having Colin's guiding questions. Just my thoughts.
Joseph La Russa
2021-04-07 13:52:29 +0000 UTCCorporate consolidation is worse than ever and is happening across a lot of industries; killing small competitors, and dominating the market. Not much of a "free market" if you ask me.
Ben Rawding
2021-04-07 08:50:11 +0000 UTCCould listen to you two talk for hours, so insightful.
2021-04-07 07:22:45 +0000 UTCAnother exquisite episode, Colin! Really insightful and very entertaining. Thank you!
Gabriel (sangerardino)
2021-04-07 06:50:39 +0000 UTCThese episodes are S tier.
Jonathan Gonzalez
2021-04-07 05:30:47 +0000 UTCI really like plus episodes with guests, it's my favorite content apart from the main show. I hope they can keep coming.
BM
2021-04-07 02:00:14 +0000 UTCHey Colin my hoodie finally arrived here in Ireland thank you I really love it :)
Jack Doheny
2021-04-06 23:35:23 +0000 UTCKeep Hoeg coming back the man adds so much to the conversation and his knowledge is worth its weight in gold! Refreshing to hear such calm discussion on current events in gaming.
JT
2021-04-06 21:31:32 +0000 UTCThanks for listening.
Colin Moriarty
2021-04-06 19:53:04 +0000 UTCIt'll be ironic if and when it happens.
Colin Moriarty
2021-04-06 19:52:48 +0000 UTCThank you for your support!
Colin Moriarty
2021-04-06 19:52:00 +0000 UTCGood. =)
Colin Moriarty
2021-04-06 19:51:35 +0000 UTCI know a decent amount about the law and I always learn so much when Mr. Hoeg is on. Fascinating episode!
James Galos
2021-04-06 18:44:22 +0000 UTCAnother excellent episode, I feel...... 2% smarter.
Kenny C
2021-04-06 18:39:43 +0000 UTCI will be super curious to see one day if these journalists/activist types who's attitude of "freedom of speech doesnt mean freedom of consequences" is what puts the final nail in their coffin
Jeffrey Watts
2021-04-06 18:18:34 +0000 UTCExactly that.
2021-04-06 17:43:13 +0000 UTCFantastic show! Richard is so knowledgeable. I’m so happy you brought him into our lives on LSM. Thank you for everything Colin.
Matthew Major
2021-04-06 17:35:03 +0000 UTCThe biggest issue that people like myself who buy physical media primarily over digital is there is no guarantee that you will have access to that game years down the line. With a physical copy you have the actual physical code. Digital your beholden to another party to be able to access that. There are plenty of examples of games which if you bought digitally you no longer have access to. This will not change unless disc games no longer have the game on the disc and it is just a digital download anyways
Wayde
2021-04-06 17:33:57 +0000 UTCWe can only do it with your support! Thank you.
Colin Moriarty
2021-04-06 16:46:38 +0000 UTCThanks for listening. =)
Colin Moriarty
2021-04-06 16:46:30 +0000 UTCColin this is such fantastic content. No one else covers these topics like you and Richard do thank you so much.
Josef Barker
2021-04-06 16:15:10 +0000 UTCMy favorite guest. Thanks as always boys!
Vinny Pepperoni
2021-04-06 16:09:01 +0000 UTC
