The intricacy and segmentation of video games, as well as specific issues with a particular video like trademark registration and directly protected content like sound effects, cause a variety of legal difficulties and challenges for the IPR system. Video game legal protection is a highly...

Non-fungible token (NFT) games like Axie Infinity, Gods Unchained, & Splinterlands and their play-to-earn concept started gaining popularity in third-world countries like the Philippines. The large player base yet lack of available literature prompted the researchers to conduct a study that aims...

This article explores the alternative system of contractual regulation that permits monetised user-generated content (UGC) in the video game industry. By situating the user in an industry where it is possible to earn millions from "playing games", this article challenges the assumption in...

Differentiated product consumption choices made without full information can lead to welfare losses from regret and missed opportunities, but a lack of post-purchase usage data has prevented their exploration. Using novel data on individual ownership and post-purchase usage of video games, we...