Virtual Legality #27-2 Update: Sponsored by EA?

More twists and turns in the continuing story of just what happened to GGGManLives’ Anthem Review!

What does Electronic Arts claim to have happened?

What is the difference between “Game Changers” and “Sponsored” Content?

And why does a video exist with absolutely NO disclosures, if the issue (as claimed by EA) was that EA paid for its creation?

FOR MORE BACKGROUND CHECK OUT OUR ORIGINAL DISCUSSION OF THIS STORY:

“Virtual Legality #27 – Game Changer! Did EA force influencer to violate False Advertising Laws?”
(https://youtu.be/_WYxQZU6ju0)

Discussed in this episode:

“EA: YouTube creator’s Anthem video removed for disclosure failure, not content [UPDATE]”
GamedailyBiz, February 22, 2019
(https://gamedaily.biz/article/621/ea-youtube-creators-anthem-video-removed-for-disclosure-failure-not-content)

Tweets and Replies from GGGManLives
Twitter, February 23, 2019
(https://twitter.com/Ggdograa/with_replies)

“The FTC’s Endorsement Guides: What People Are Asking”
(https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/ftcs-endorsement-guides-what-people-are-asking)

“My Reuploaded Anthem Review (It’s Still Bad) – Gggmanlives”
Youtube, February 22, 2019
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAFk_I0nxnU)

Published by Richard Hoeg

Richard Hoeg ("Rick") graduated in the top of his class from the University of Michigan Law School and is the founding member of The Hoeg Law Firm, PLLC (www.hoeglaw.com) specializing in the fields of corporate governance, venture finance, and mergers and acquisitions. An avid gamer and technologist, Rick expanded his practice to include information technology, software licensing, and related contractual and intellectual property law issues, with a focus on Software-as-a-Service and custom software development. Rick currently lives in Northville, Michigan with his wife and two daughters.

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