Law and computer games

I've been a little less active here on the blog this past month. The reason is my work for two...

In a somewhat longer blog article, I just reported information about the new material defect concept for digital content, which...

The sale of mobile games or even in-app sales of computer games via app stores constitutes a service commission under...

The federal government today announced a new tightening of the Corona measures, which will apply to many operators of websites,...

The games "Coin Master," "Coin Trip" and "Coin Kingdom" are not harmful to minors within the meaning of the German...

Next year, there will probably be a new State Gambling Treaty and casino apps will then be permitted throughout Germany....

At the end of last year, I gave a short talk at the Open Stage Games BW for MFG in...

Attention game developers. Many studios are currently in the application phase for Germany-wide funding from the BMVI. However, there is...

Will young people under 16 in Germany soon no longer be able to use Twitch, YouTube, Discord, Steam, Twitter and...

Great YouTubers often have a large following. Accordingly, third markets often form around them. These include apps called "Soundboard." However,...

In addition to e-sports teams/gamers, streamers and influencers, I also continue to advise game developers on the review and drafting...

Open Stage, what is it? Whether independent development studios or large publishers, fresh graduates or recruiters looking for graphic designers...

Since I was asked about it. Both the political and legal situation is completely different from what it was 12...

The de minimis funding for the games industry has been a resounding success, with 380 applications already received by the...

The First Civil Senate of the German Federal Court of Justice, which is responsible among other things for claims under...

Tomorrow, a symposium for lawyers focusing on computer games and digital media will be held in Frankfurt. I will also...

The Entertainment Software Self-Regulation Body (USK) is changing its practice in the age rating procedure for games in which symbols...

For my original post, see here. Background The European Commission has fined Valve, the owner of the online PC gaming...

Together with the new media state treaty, there will also be some changes in the Youth Media Protection State Treaty...

There is very good news for streamers today. The Media State Treaty was finally adopted, which is expected to enter...