Virtual Legality
Virtual Legality is a continuing series discussing the law, video games, software, and everything digital, hosted by Richard Hoeg, of the Hoeg Law Business Law Firm (Hoeg Law).
Smash World Tour Cancelled by Nintendo? | A Legal Look (VL749)
In this episode, Richard Hoeg discusses the recent statements from Smash World Tour, the alleged "assurances" given by Nintendo, and explores some of the legal possibilities surrounding these developments.
Key Points
- Nintendo's decision to not grant a license to Smash World Tour for their 2022 championship event and any 2023 activities has led to the cancellation of these events, despite Smash World Tour's previous understanding that they could operate without a license as long as they did not use game modifications.
- Smash World Tour alleges that Panda Global, a competitor with a Nintendo license, engaged in unethical behavior by warning other event organizers that Smash World Tour would be shut down, which potentially interferes with Smash World Tour's economic relationships.
- Legal claims such as tortious interference or promissory estoppel against Nintendo or Panda Global are complex and challenging to prove, as they require evidence of wrongful conduct, reasonable reliance on promises, and a demonstration that justice necessitates enforcement of such promises.
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