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Julien Mailland on "The Game That Never Ends: How Lawyers Shape the Videogame Industry"

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Legal Battles and Innovation in Gaming

This chapter examines the dynamic interplay between legal strategies and innovation within the video game industry, focusing on Atari's approach to litigation and product development. It highlights the transition from bundled to de-bundled models in gaming, leading to significant market disruptions, particularly the 1983 crash. Additionally, the chapter discusses the implications of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and the evolving influence of corporations on creativity and access in digital spaces.

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