Legal Moves
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Legal Moves
The games business and legal podcast - legal news, views and information for board game and video game developers and players. Featuring industry guests, commentary and Q&A, along with a "deep dive" into a different topic each episode.
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Getting a publisher for your game - with Jay Powell of The Powell Group
In this episode, I talk about how to get a publisher for your game with Jay Powell. Jay has a TON of experience and wisdom about this very subject, an...
Someone wants to buy your game company! - with attorney Matthew Roazen
With game company acquisitions becoming so common in the industry lately, I sat down to talk with Matthew Roazen, M&A lawyer and a part of my law firm...
Flamecraft and Gamecraft with Cardboard Alchemy's Brad Brooks and Peter Vaughan
In this episode, I talk about starting up a new board game company and running successful Kickstarter campaigns with Peter and Brad from Cardboard Alc...
Building Dark Towers with Justin Jacobson of Restoration Games
In this episode, I talk tabletop game production with Justin Jacobson of Restoration Games. Specifically, we discuss all of the work involved in bring...
Getting DMCA'd with podcast lawyer Gordon Firemark
In this episode, I explore the world of DMCA takedowns with podcast and entertainment lawyer Gordon Firemark. We discuss how to protect yourself from...
Designing and Publishing Solo Board Games with Greg Favro, designer of Spire's End
In this episode, we're talking one of my favorite things - solo board games! I discuss the design and publishing process with Greg Favro, who is comin...
Talking Game Jams with Game Jolt CEO Yaprak DeCarmine
In this episode, I speak with Game Jolt's CEO Yaprak DeCarmine about why game jams are so great, how the Game Jolt platform helps make them happen, an...
Board Game IP Issues Explained - with Prof. Christopher Seaman and Thuan Tran
In this episode, I discuss all types of intellectual property for board games with law professor Christopher Seaman and law grad Thuan Tran. We go thr...
Analyze and Accelerate your Game with G.Round and Global Top Round - featuring Pontus Mahler and Lex Bhukkanasut
In this episode, I talk with Pontus and Lex from G.Round and Global Top Round, two companies that help indie developers get publishers and funding, an...
PPP and EIDL for Game Devs - featuring Rachel Presser of Sonic Toad Media
In this episode, I have a candid conversation about getting US COVID-relief loans, such as PPP and EIDL loans, for game development. I'm joined by for...
Episode 69 - Orange Nebula - Recovering from an unsuccessful Kickstarter
In this episode, I talk about bouncing back from an initially-unsuccessful Kickstarter campaign with Marc and Tom from Orange Nebula (creators of the...
Road to Infamy Games - Canvas and COVID
In this episode, I chat with Jeffrey and Andrew from Road to Infamy Games, designers of Crypt, Canvas, and Cosmocracy. We talk designing, playtesting,...
COVID19 and the Tabletop Games Industry - with Justin Jacobson and Ben Harkins
In this episode, I discuss the effects of the COVID19 pandemic on the tabletop games industry with Ben Harkins of Floodgate Games and Justin Jacobson...
Talking game music law with entertainment attorney Tamera Bennett
In this episode, we get an amazing lesson in all things music law with my friend and colleague, attorney Tamera Bennett! She breaks down all the right...
Post-Apocalyptic Farming and Game Dev with Danny Wynne
In this episode, I discuss the development of Atomicrops, the roguelike farming simulator, with Danny Wynne of Bird Bath Games. We discuss getting a p...
Leveraging your Game's Brand in other Media with entertainment lawyer Gordon Firemark
In this episode, I talk shop with fellow attorney Gordon Firemark! We discuss issues related to taking your game's brand into other media, like televi...
Gen Con 2019 - Legal Q&A panel with Justin Jacobson of Restoration Games
In this episode, I join up with last episode's guest Justin Jacobson and take our show on the road to Gen Con 2019! We answer audience questions about...
Running a video game business - with Keith Warner of New World Interactive
I'm joined by Keith Warner of New World Interactive, creators of Insurgency: Sandstorm. We discuss growing your game company and the interaction betwe...
Bringing back great games - with Justin Jacobson of Restoration Games
In this episode, I talk resurrecting forgotten classics with Justin Jacobson of Restoration Games. We discuss the legal side of using old games, trans...
Launching a Universe on Kickstarter - with Alex Koshelkov of Crytivo
In this episode, I discuss launching a game on Kickstarter, running a game store platform, and publishing games with Alex Koshelkov of Crytivo, creato...
Advertising for Game Developers - with Mark Swanson of Odd Bird Games
In this episode, I talk advertising with Mark Swanson, owner of Odd Bird Games, creator of Feudum, and advertising professional. We discuss ways to ma...
Publishing games and traveling the world - Discussing with Jordan Draper
We're back!
In the latest episode of Legal Moves, I talk with Jordan Draper of Jordan Draper Games, creator of Tokyo Metro and other awesome gam...
Understanding taxes for game developers - with Ernest Jones of Ellsworth & Stout CPAs
Taxes, taxes, taxes - it's something that almost all of my game developer clients fear. Fear not! Ernest Jones is here to answer some common questions...
Kickstarter advertising and more - with Mike Gnade of Rock Manor Games
In this episode, I discuss paid advertising for your game's Kickstarter project, crowdfunding trademark trouble, and more with Mike Gnade of Rock Mano...
Running an indie tabletop game company with Ben Harkins of Floodgate Games
In this episode, I get to discuss a number of issues related to running an indie tabletop game company with Ben Harkins of Floodgate Games. Designing...
Playing the role of Publisher with Keith Matejka of Thunderworks Games
In this episode, I chat with Keith Matejka of Thunderworks Games, publisher of Bullfrogs and Roll Player. We discuss starting out as a board game publ...
Running a second edition Kickstarter with Teale Fristoe of Nothing Sacred Games
In this episode, I discuss the new Kickstarter campaign for the upgraded "Gilded Edition" of Corporate America from Nothing Sacred Games with its owne...
Taking your game global with David Lakritz of LAI Global Game Services
In this episode, I chat with David Lakritz, President of LAI Global Game Services. We discuss global game releases for indie developers, including loc...
Game Jolt - Chatting with Yaprak and David about running an indie game marketplace and going nomadic
In this final episode of 2016, I talk with David and Yaprak from Game Jolt. We discuss starting an indie game marketplace, working with a community, i...
Leaders of Euphoria and Overworld Games - with Brian Henk and Clayton Skancke
In this episode, I discuss the latest game from Overworld Games, "Legends of Euphoria" with its creators, Brian Henk and Clayton Skancke. We discuss l...
Gen Con Panel - How to Run a Board Game Kickstarter
In this final Gen Con Panel recording, I discuss how to run your board game Kickstarter campaign with the same crew - JT Smith, Brian Henk, and Jeremy...
Gen Con Panel - How to Start a Board Game Company
In this panel recorded at Gen Con 2016, join me, Brian Henk, JT Smith, and Jeremy Commadeur for a discussion on starting your own indie board game com...
Gen Con Panel - How to Publish Your First Board Game
In this amazing panel from Gen Con 2016, I am joined by JT Smith, Brian Henk, Brett Sobol, and Ben Rosset for a super informative discussion about pub...
Gen Con Legal Q&A - Part 2 - with Justin Jacobson of LAWCRAFT
This is the second of the Gen Con 2016 Legal Q&A's that I did with Justin Jacobson. Check out our answers to the audience's great questions about the...
Gen Con Legal Q&A - Part 1 - with Justin Jacobson of LAWCRAFT
Check out a recording of the first Legal Q&A that attorney Justin Jacobson and I did at Gen Con 2016. Lots of amazing questions and equally amazing an...
Starting and growing a tabletop game company with Common Man Games' Karl Fenner
In this episode, I discuss starting a tabletop game company, growing and maintaining an audience, and transitioning into digital games with Karl Fenne...
Creating storytelling games with Thorny Games' Kathryn Hymes and Hakan Seyalioglu
In this July episode, I talk with Kathryn Hymes and Hakan Seyalioglu from Thorny Games about the business of making story-based games. Whether it's a...
Playtesting your board game (or video game) with Jeremy Commandeur
In this first monthly episode, Jeremy Commandeur joins me to discuss how to playtest tabletop games using blind playtests, protospiel/unpub events, an...
Creating Mini Metro with Robert Curry of Dinosaur Polo Club
Join me for a discussion with Dinosaur Polo Club's Robert Curry, about going indie in New Zealand and creating Mini Metro. We talk about going to cons...
Making Invisigun Heroes with Shadi Muklashy of Sombr Studios
Better late than never - this episode features Shadi Muklashy of Sombr Studios, creator of the awesome indie game Invisigun Heroes. Learn about Shadi'...