Legal Moves

Aug 05 2022 85 ep. 39 mins 516
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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

Aug 05 2022 29 mins  
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, and gives a ton of great advice and resources on the episode. If you've thought about getting a publisher for your game, this is the one you need to listen to!

Someone wants to buy your game company! - with attorney Matthew Roazen

Jun 30 2022 36 mins  
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. We discuss why you'd want to sell your game company, what to look for in a deal, and how to prepare yourself for the sale. If you have dreams of getting acquired and cashing out, don't miss this one!

Flamecraft and Gamecraft with Cardboard Alchemy's Brad Brooks and Peter Vaughan

May 02 2022 26 mins  
In this episode, I talk about starting up a new board game company and running successful Kickstarter campaigns with Peter and Brad from Cardboard Alchemy. We discuss their amazing Flamecraft campaign, working with artists, and how to build your community. Don't miss it!

Building Dark Towers with Justin Jacobson of Restoration Games

Mar 18 2022 31 mins  
In this episode, I talk tabletop game production with Justin Jacobson of Restoration Games. Specifically, we discuss all of the work involved in bringing the titular "Dark Tower" from Restoration Games' Return to Dark Tower game to life. From design considerations to engineering and manufacturing, we discuss it all. We also touch on the difficulties in creating miniatures for your

Getting DMCA'd with podcast lawyer Gordon Firemark

Feb 25 2022 22 mins  
In this episode, I explore the world of DMCA takedowns with podcast and entertainment lawyer Gordon Firemark. We discuss how to protect yourself from copyright infringement if you run any kind of online service and the recent news about Nintendo taking down a ton of game music from YouTube. Don't miss it!

Designing and Publishing Solo Board Games with Greg Favro, designer of Spire's End

Aug 20 2021 24 mins  
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 coming off of a HUGE $300,000+ Kickstarter for Spire's End: Hildegard. Don't miss it!

Talking Game Jams with Game Jolt CEO Yaprak DeCarmine

Aug 04 2021 24 mins  
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, and about Game Jolt's newest feature, Fireside. Don't miss it!

Board Game IP Issues Explained - with Prof. Christopher Seaman and Thuan Tran

May 21 2021 34 mins  
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 through patents, trademarks, copyright and more in our explanation of what is protected and what isn't in board game law. Don't miss it!

Analyze and Accelerate your Game with G.Round and Global Top Round - featuring Pontus Mahler and Lex Bhukkanasut

Apr 16 2021 35 mins  
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, analyze and test their games, and basically help to turn your games into successes! We discuss how their services work, how game devs can better tailor their games to the potential audience, publishing agreements, and more.

PPP and EIDL for Game Devs - featuring Rachel Presser of Sonic Toad Media

Mar 28 2021 52 mins  
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 former tax pro and head of Sonic Toad Media, Rachel Presser, to talk through some of the challenges and nuances in the PPP and EIDL systems.