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IS THIS FRAUD? | False Advertising and Vampire: The Masquerade Swansong (VL735)
In this episode, Richard Hoeg analyzes the legality of certain upgrade claims in the gaming industry. He explores if these can be considered fraud and discusses the role of the FTC...
PAY CHECKS | Elon Musk and Twitter | Leaky Employees, Fake News, and Dirty Details (VL734)
In this episode, Richard Hoeg discusses Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter, examining the merger agreement, financial aspects, and management changes. He explores Twitter's new ver...
ELON MUSK OWNS TWITTER | Demands, Robber Barons, and Mass Hysteria (VL733)
In this episode, Richard Hoeg discusses a recent buyout, addresses advertisers, explores mass hysteria's impact on digital industries, examines policy reversals and management firi...
Is Game Pass "Profitable"? | Activision may be Forcing Xbox's Hand (VL732)
In this episode, Richard Hoeg discusses the profitability of Game Pass, sheds light on SEC filings and accounting in relation to video games, and compares certain digital legalitie...
What Even is THAT Argument?! | Lobbying for Xbox/Activision...Poorly (VL731)
In this episode, Richard Hoeg introduces the ITIF, scrutinizes their arguments about digital law, and wraps up with his conclusions on the matter....
Bayonetta 3! | Hellena Taylor! | Do More Half-Truths Help or Hurt? (VL730)
In this episode, Richard Hoeg discusses actress Hellena Taylor's recent comments about the video game industry. The conversation concludes with a look at unions and the role of mes...
CMA/Activision Chaos | US Chamber Speaks | Xbox Fan Warns Sony (VL729)
In this episode, Richard Hoeg discusses the initiation of a public process by the CMA, the stance of the US Chamber of Commerce, and the possible regret of Windows Central and Sony...
Microsoft/Activision vs The CMA (UK) | Let's Go Through EVERYTHING (VL728 - LIVE)
In this episode, Richard Hoeg delves into the official Phase I report from the CMA, explores Microsoft's response, and concludes with a question and answer session....
BAYONETTA TOO | Did Hellena Taylor Lie? (Bloomberg Article) (VL727)
In this episode, Richard Hoeg discusses a recent Bloomberg report uncovering discrepancies in the tech world. He further explores the implications of these findings and draws concl...
Will Elizabeth Holmes of Theranos Get a New Trial? | Chances Drop (Out) (VL726)
In this episode, Richard Hoeg discusses a recent case involving a remorseful witness and a consequent request for a new trial. He analyzes the legal implications and potential outc...
BAYONETTA BOYCOTT BROUHAHA | $4,000 Offers, Hellena Taylor, and Morality (VL725)
In this episode, Richard Hoeg delves into the ethics of statements and rates in the gaming industry, discusses the impact of figures like Jennifer Hale and Hideki Kamiya, and concl...
XBOX SAID WHAT?! | The "Fightin' Words" of Microsoft/Activision PR (VL724)
In this episode, Richard Hoeg discusses recent remarks from Take Two's CEO, Microsoft's interactions with Brazil's CADE and the UK's CMA, before wrapping up with a conclusion....
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