Laws, Gems and Orcs

Welcome to the UDP Broadcast - Where we discuss gaming related stuff and offer somewhat uninformed opinions. This week we talk about NetEase Blizzard conflicts, probably one of the most lucrative deal in gaming history to bring games to China, breaking down into destruction of property. The EU passing regulation on the gaming industry and a call for better and informative upfront documentation by improving PEGI, calling for more consideration for mental health due to Video Game Addiction, and more investigation into gold farmers involvment in human rights abuse and financial crimes. We also talk about the class action lawsuit against Blizzard for some bait and switch shenanigans with the Blessing of the Worthy gem - packed into bundles worth up to $10 USD. @WarbringerJalen Joins us halfway through the stream! https://twitch.tv/warbringerjalen Sources https://www.gamesindustry.biz/european-parliament-votes-to-take-action-against-loot-boxes-gaming-addiction-gold-farming-and-more https://gamerant.com/netease-livestreams-destruction-chinese-blizzard-offices/ https://www.pcgamer.com/blizzard-is-blaming-netease-for-its-games-going-offline-in-china-next-week/ https://www.reuters.com/technology/blizzard-says-chinas-netease-rejects-proposal-extend-partnership-six-months-2023-01-17/ https://www.gamesindustry.biz/lawfirm-considers-false-advertising-suit-over-diablo-immortal https://www.gamespot.com/articles/law-firm-investigating-diablo-immortal-for-false-advertising/1100-6510668/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f https://www.polygon.com/23560629/diablo-immortal-lawsuit-class-action-blessing-of-the-worthy-gem Chapters 0:00 Intro and Topics 2:04 EU Gaming Regulation - Loot Boxes 13:55 CritChicken Tencent Layoffs and WoW Clone 25:32 Blizzard NetEase Breakdown - Orc 26:50 Enter Warbringer Jalen - Poptart Lion 33:50 Diablo Immortal Class Action Lawsuit 46:27 Round Table and Wrap up