Category Archives: Virtual Reality

Apple Requires Disclosure of Odds for Loot Boxes

Apple just announced a number of changes to its App Store Review Guidelines, including the requirement that apps offering “loot boxes” or other mechanisms that provide randomized virtual items for purchase must disclose the odds of receiving each type of item to customers prior to purchase. This comes as the incredibly successful monetization mechanic of … Continue Reading

The Legality of Loot Boxes – Update

By James Gatto on November 30, 2017 Posted in Gaming, Loot Boxes, Virtual Reality

We recently blogged on legal issues with loot boxes as a game mechanic, and some of the scrutiny to which they are being subjected. The debate continues on whether loot boxes are an illegal gambling mechanic, but at least for now, they likely remain legal in many jurisdictions. The following is an update on recent … Continue Reading

Virtual Porn – Real Patent Lawsuit

By James Gatto on September 23, 2016 Posted in Virtual Reality

The porn industry is often one of the early adopters for new technologies. VR is no exception.… Continue Reading

Weekly Web Wrap-Up: June 10, 2016

By Sheppard Mullin on June 10, 2016 Posted in Fantasy Sports, Virtual Reality, Weekly Web Wrap-Up

Welcome to Sheppard Mullin’s Weekly Web Wrap-Up, a quick list of the past week’s top news in the social media, gaming, and virtual goods and currencies industries curated by Social Media & Games Team. Here are some of the stories that we’ve been reading: Facebook and Activision Level Up Gaming Partnership Live streaming is big … Continue Reading

Weekly Web Wrap-Up: April 8, 2016

By Sheppard Mullin on April 8, 2016 Posted in Gaming, Virtual Reality, Weekly Web Wrap-Up

Welcome to Sheppard Mullin’s Weekly Web Wrap-Up, a quick list of the past week’s top news in the social media, gaming, and virtual goods and currencies industries curated by Social Media & Games Team. Here are some of the stories that we’ve been reading: GPU Technology Conference 2016 Highlights Robotic motorsports, AI, VR, and Jen-Hsun … Continue Reading

Weekly Web Wrap-Up: April 1, 2016

By Sheppard Mullin on April 1, 2016 Posted in Fantasy Sports, Gaming, Virtual Reality, Weekly Web Wrap-Up

Weekly Web Wrap-Up: March 25, 2016

By Sheppard Mullin on March 28, 2016 Posted in Fantasy Sports, Gaming, Virtual Reality, Weekly Web Wrap-Up

Weekly Web Wrap-Up: March 18, 2016

By Sheppard Mullin on March 18, 2016 Posted in Gaming, Litigation, Transactions, Virtual Currency, Virtual Reality, Weekly Web Wrap-Up

Welcome to Sheppard Mullin’s Weekly Web Wrap-Up: Top news in the social media, gaming, and virtual goods and currencies industries curated by the Social Media & Games Team. Here are some of the stories that we’ve been reading:… Continue Reading