Argo Law Insights
Watch, read, listen.
Three Ways that Changes in Monetization Affects Game Design
May 2, 2023
Games are a unique industry in that they are art, entertainment, and also business. While some idealists may think of the business as totally separate…Business, Contracts
A Quick Primer on Loot Box Laws for Indie Devs
April 24, 2023
While there have been many methods of monetization of video games over the years, few have more quickly drawn scrutiny and criticism than the implementation…Business
Are Video Game Trailers Lying with False Advertising?
April 11, 2023
Every summer video game publishers share their trailers of all the games we'll be playing soon. It used to be concentrated at E3, but these…Business
Should Game Developers Think About Forming A Limited Liability Corporation?
April 3, 2023
If you’ve been developing games alone or with a few other people for any significant amount of time, you’ve probably considered forming a limited liability…Business, Contracts
Can You Legally Make a Fan Game? (Probably Not)
March 23, 2023
Video game development is more accessible than it’s ever been. Today anybody can go download a program and start learning how to make games. Combine…Contracts, Copyright, Intellectual Property
A Basic Guide to Video Game Privacy Laws
March 20, 2023
The internet has dramatically changed the way that games operate, and the amount of data that they collect. In the days of the arcade, the…Contracts, Copyright, Trademark
The Legal Problems with NFTs in Video Games
March 14, 2023
A lot of companies have talked about the idea of implementing NFTs in Video Games. Other blockchain technologies have similarly been considered. Ubisoft has attempted…Business
Copyright, Contracts, and Practical Issues of Revenue Share Game Development
March 7, 2023
There is a very common type of project you’ll regularly see if you browse certain game developer forums and subreddits. You’ll see a lot of…Contracts, Copyright
Collective Works and Joint Works – More on Collaborative Copyright
February 28, 2023
In my last article, I discussed what a work made for hire is and how to create one. A work made for hire allows the…Copyright
Works Made for Hire in Game Dev: Copyright with Collaboration
February 22, 2023
Works made for hire are a great tool that every solo or small game developer should understand. They let you get around the problem (and…Business, Copyright
