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Julien Mailland, "The Game That Never Ends: How Lawyers Shape the Videogame Industry" (MIT Press, 2024)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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The Hidden Influence of Law in Gaming

This chapter explores the vital yet often overlooked role of legal professionals within the video game industry through the experiences of the speaker, a lawyer and academic. It discusses how local laws shape game content and industry practices, highlighted by the case of FIFA 15 and its regulatory challenges in Europe. The narrative illustrates the complexities of intellectual property and the dynamics between game companies, emphasizing the intersection of law and gaming culture.

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