Updates, important Updates
Here are some important legal updates on stories I’ve talked about the last 90 days.
World of Warcraft is shut down in China once again by government authority. Here’s the full story at gamasutra. The most telling information is that even in a government as centralized as China there is sometimes a lack of communication. The size of WOW in China is stunning, fueled by lower subscription costs; according to Gamasutra almost half of WOW 11.5 million subscribers are in China. You can read my previous stories on the travails of running WOW in China here and here.
The PS3 Owner (Estavillo) is appealing the court decision against him. Sony’s Playstation Home won in the lower court, but the story of his appeal is here. My earlier post on the subject talks about the issues of Estavillo v Sony. It’s a good read, especially demonstrating how sympathetic facts can propel a case, even when the existing law does not seem to show a precedent.
Remember the sentimental stories you’ve read about games closing, and classy ways (I’m looking at you, Matrix online) to do that, and not-so-classy ways to close a world? Well here’s a story about a disgruntled customer who isn’t happy with coupons.
And the fourth and final update, a pulse check on Second Life. Yep, it’s ALIVE! (Insert creepy Dr. Frankenstein laugh). Everything in RL(real life) is static, yet Second Life continues to grow.
Jay Moffitt is a Tennessee attorney. This blog is for entertainment and educational purposes only and does not consitute legal advice or create an attorney/client relationship. Jay Moffitt is not certified as a specialist in this area by Tennessee and Tennessee does not certify specialists in this practice area. All comments will be answered promptly and courteously as long as they are germane to the discussion and do not contain specific game names or incidents.