Wilson Sonsini - Electronic Gaming Podcast

Wilson Sonsini - Electronic Gaming Group

Wilson Sonsini’s Electronic Gaming Group has worked with clients throughout the digital gaming sector, from design firms and publishers to component manufacturers and online gaming providers. This podcast series takes a closer look at the start-up world of gaming companies. What do game founders care about? What should they care about? What are the common pitfalls and traps to avoid? Each episode features a different Wilson Sonsini lawyer chiming in with their area of expertise to help guide game companies to success. This communication is provided as a service to our clients and friends and is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to create an attorney-client relationship or constitute an advertisement, a solicitation, or professional advice as to any particular situation.

  1. 06/18/2025

    A Conversation with Tyler Cloutier of Clockwork Labs

    Host Mary O’Brien sits down with Tyler Cloutier, founder of Clockwork Labs, and Wilson Sonsini partner John McGaraghan to discuss the groundbreaking decision to open source BitCraft. Conversation Highlights: Introduction to BitCraft Tyler shares insights on BitCraft Online, a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) centered around survival crafting and community interaction. Understanding Open Source Versus Source-Available John explains the distinctions between open source and source-available software, highlighting the implications for developers and users. Community Engagement and Software Development The discussion covers the benefits of community involvement in software development, including bug detection, feature enhancement, and collaborative innovation. Legal Considerations in Open Sourcing Tyler and John discuss the legal framework surrounding open-source projects, including copyright ownership, contribution agreements, and the importance of protecting intellectual property. Future Vision for BitCraft Tyler outlines the long-term goals for BitCraft and how open sourcing its code can foster a vibrant community of developers and players. Meet the host and this episode’s guests: Tyler Cloutier John McGaraghan Mary O’Brien The information in this podcast episode is for general information purposes only and may not reflect current law in your jurisdiction. Nothing in this podcast should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation, and this information is not intended to create, and receipt or listening does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. No listener of this episode should act or refrain from acting on the basis of any information included in, or accessible through, this episode without seeking legal or other professional advice from an appropriate licensed professional in the recipient’s state, country, or other appropriate jurisdiction. Learn more about Wilson Sonsini’s Electronic Gaming Group, https://egg.wsgr.com/.

  2. 01/10/2024

    The Intersection of Consumer Product Safety Laws and Electronic Gaming

    Host Mary O'Brien is joined by Wilson Sonsini regulatory partner Georgia Ravitz and senior counsel Scott Cohn as they discuss the U.S. consumer product safety laws and considerations for e-gaming companies. Conversation Highlights: an introduction to Georgia Ravitz and Scott Cohn, and their summary of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA), an overview of gaming companies' responsibilities in relation to CPSA, a background on "substantial product hazard" and other defect analysis, understanding the concept of voluntary reporting and sources of reportable information, insight into timeliness of filings and reporting to the CPSC, and key considerations for gaming companies navigating through potential consumer product safety issues. Meet the host and this episode's guests: Mary O'Brien Georgia Ravitz Scott Cohn The information in this podcast episode is for general information purposes only and may not reflect current law in your jurisdiction. Nothing in this podcast should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation, and this information is not intended to create, and receipt or listening does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. No listener of this episode should act or refrain from acting on the basis of any information included in, or accessible through, this episode without seeking legal or other professional advice from an appropriate licensed professional in the recipient’s state, country, or other appropriate jurisdiction. Learn more about Wilson Sonsini's Electronic Gaming Group, https://egg.wsgr.com/.

  3. 11/15/2023

    Game On, AI: How Artificial Intelligence Is Revolutionizing Gaming

    Host Mary O'Brien is joined by Wilson Sonsini technology transactions partner Gary Greenstein as she interviews SonyAI attorney and Wilson Sonsini alumna Tiffany Georgievski to discuss artificial intelligence (AI) and the gaming industry. Conversation Highlights: Tiffany Georgievski’s career path and focusing on AI, a primer on Generative AI, AI and the gaming industry-a history and modern application, the evolution of AI and player experience, potential legal risks of AI in gaming, and key considerations in the current wave of Generative AI in gaming. Meet the host and this episode's guests: Mary O’Brien Gary Greenstein Tiffany Georgievski The information in this podcast episode is for general information purposes only and may not reflect current law in your jurisdiction. Nothing in this podcast should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation, and this information is not intended to create, and receipt or listening does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. No listener of this episode should act or refrain from acting on the basis of any information included in, or accessible through, this episode without seeking legal or other professional advice from an appropriate licensed professional in the recipient’s state, country, or other appropriate jurisdiction. Learn more about Wilson Sonsini's Electronic Gaming Group, https://egg.wsgr.com.

  4. 10/26/2023

    Swords and Shields: Forging Strong Attorney-Client Relationships

    Host Mary O'Brien is joined by Wilson Sonsini corporate partner Craig Sherman as she interviews Bungie General Counsel Don McGowan to discuss forging strong attorney-client relationships. Conversation Highlights: Don McGowan's career path, what it means to be a General Counsel, forming attorney-client relationships and ethical obligations, factors to consider when choosing an attorney to represent them, best practices to maximize value from law firm relationships, building trust between attorneys and clients, takeaways from Bungie's recent acquisition by Sony, and advice to gaming companies when engaging or working with attorneys. Meet the host and this episode's guests: Mary O'Brien Craig Sherman Don McGowan, Bungie ​​​​​​​ The information in this podcast episode is for general information purposes only and may not reflect current law in your jurisdiction. Nothing in this podcast should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation, and this information is not intended to create, and receipt or listening does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. No listener of this episode should act or refrain from acting on the basis of any information included in, or accessible through, this episode without seeking legal or other professional advice from an appropriate licensed professional in the recipient’s state, country, or other appropriate jurisdiction. Learn more about Wilson Sonsini's Electronic Gaming Group, https://egg.wsgr.com/.

  5. 10/10/2023

    A Conversation with Jonathan Chan and Justin Woodward

    In this special episode, Wilson Sonsini corporate partner Jonathan Chan interviews Justin Woodward, co-founder and creative director of Interabang Entertainment, co-founder of the Media Indie Exchange, the founder of Black Voices in Gaming, and the lead adviser on the Black Game Dev Fund. Conversation Highlights: the state of gaming and publishing and the current market, financing trends for developers, working with publishers, managing intellectual property assets, insight into the new gaming platforms, AI within gaming and its impact on independent developers, and an overview of Black Voices in Gaming and the state of underrepresented developers in the gaming industry. Meet the host and this episode's guest: Jonathan Chan Justin Woodward The information in this podcast episode is for general information purposes only and may not reflect current law in your jurisdiction. Nothing in this podcast should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation, and this information is not intended to create, and receipt or listening does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. No listener of this episode should act or refrain from acting on the basis of any information included in, or accessible through, this episode without seeking legal or other professional advice from an appropriate licensed professional in the recipient’s state, country, or other appropriate jurisdiction. Learn more about Wilson Sonsini's Electronic Gaming Group, https://egg.wsgr.com/.

  6. 09/13/2023

    Pixels and Profits: Discussing Legal Issues in E-Sports Gaming

    Host Mary O'Brien is joined by Wilson Sonsini technology transactions partner Barath Chari as she interviews Parth Naidu, founder and CEO at SIDO, an e-sports research group, to discuss the legal issues in e-sports gaming. Conversation Highlights: an introduction to Barath Chari and Parth Naidu and their experience in the gaming industry, the evolution of e-sports industry, the growth of e-sports and legal considerations, insight into dynamics of players and e-sports organizations, key points when negotiating player contracts, intellectual property challenges and opportunities in e-sports, a background on gambling and e-sports and gambling's effects on the e-sports industry, and looking ahead, what will e-sports look like in the next decade? Meet the host and this episode's guests: Mary O'Brien, Wilson Sonsini Barath Chari, Wilson Sonsini Parth Naidu, Founder and CEO at SIDO The information in this podcast episode is for general information purposes only and may not reflect current law in your jurisdiction. Nothing in this podcast should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation, and this information is not intended to create, and receipt or listening does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. No listener of this episode should act or refrain from acting on the basis of any information included in, or accessible through, this episode without seeking legal or other professional advice from an appropriate licensed professional in the recipient’s state, country, or other appropriate jurisdiction. Learn more about Wilson Sonsini's Electronic Gaming Group, https://egg.wsgr.com/.

  7. 12/08/2022

    Open Source Software—Cheat Codes or IP Permadeath?

    Host Mary O'Brien interviews Wilson Sonsini technology transaction attorneys John McGaraghan and Andrew Poling to discuss open source software and considerations for gaming companies. Conversation Highlights: an introduction to open source software, different types of open source and use in the gaming industry, risks of open source, and best practices to maintain compliance with open source. Meet the Host: Mary O'Brien ​​​​​​​ Learn More: John McGaraghan Andrew Poling Wilson Sonsini's Electronic Gaming Group The information in this podcast episode is for general information purposes only and may not reflect current law in your jurisdiction. Nothing in this podcast should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation, and this information is not intended to create, and receipt or listening does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. No listener of this episode should act or refrain from acting on the basis of any information included in, or accessible through, this episode without seeking legal or other professional advice from an appropriate licensed professional in the recipient’s state, country or other appropriate jurisdiction.

  8. 08/19/2022

    Antitrust in the Gaming World—Thomas Pflock and Brendan Coffman

    Host Mary O'Brien interviews Wilson Sonsini antitrust and competition attorneys Thomas Pflock and Brendan Coffman to discuss antitrust laws and potential impact for gaming companies. Conversation Highlights: an introduction to antitrust and competition laws, antitrust relevancy to start-up/early-stage companies, regulatory considerations for gaming companies, recent deals and their regulatory impact, and antitrust and competition and gaming in the metaverse. Meet the Host: Mary O'Brien ​​​​​​​ Learn More: Thomas Pflock Brendan Coffman Wilson Sonsini's Electronic Gaming Group The information in this podcast episode is for general information purposes only and may not reflect current law in your jurisdiction. Nothing in this podcast should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation, and this information is not intended to create, and receipt or listening does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. No listener of this episode should act or refrain from acting on the basis of any information included in, or accessible through, this episode without seeking legal or other professional advice from an appropriate licensed professional in the recipient’s state, country or other appropriate jurisdiction.

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Wilson Sonsini’s Electronic Gaming Group has worked with clients throughout the digital gaming sector, from design firms and publishers to component manufacturers and online gaming providers. This podcast series takes a closer look at the start-up world of gaming companies. What do game founders care about? What should they care about? What are the common pitfalls and traps to avoid? Each episode features a different Wilson Sonsini lawyer chiming in with their area of expertise to help guide game companies to success. This communication is provided as a service to our clients and friends and is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to create an attorney-client relationship or constitute an advertisement, a solicitation, or professional advice as to any particular situation.

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