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Digital Competitions and Youth Development

Digital Competitions and Youth Development

In recent years, as the excessive use of online games and social networking services (SNS) has become a serious social issue, educational instituti...

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Prospects and Challenges of Internationalizing eSports Competitions

Prospects and Challenges of Internationalizing eSports Competitions

The movement to include e-sports as an Olympic event is gaining global momentum. This trend indicates that digital games are establishing themselve...

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Current Legal Issues and Future Prospects in eSports

Current Legal Issues and Future Prospects in eSports

Legal Challenges Facing the Japanese eSports IndustryIn Japan, once known as a gaming powerhouse, the development of eSports faces several legal ch...

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Practical Legal Protections for Minors Using Online Games

Practical Legal Protections for Minors Using Online Games

In recent years, the protection of minors in transactions within online games has become increasingly important in the digital environment. Partic...

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Legal Responses to Cheating in eSports

Legal Responses to Cheating in eSports

Basic ApproachUnfair manipulation that undermines the fairness of competition disrupts the healthy operation of games and significantly diminishes ...

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Legal Considerations of Sanctions in eSports Organizations

Legal Considerations of Sanctions in eSports Organizations

IntroductionIn recent years, the rapid development of the eSports industry has heightened the importance of implementing sanctions to maintain the ...

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Practical Guide to Duty of Care in eSports Competitions

Practical Guide to Duty of Care in eSports Competitions

With the rapid development of the eSports industry in recent years, the legal responsibilities among stakeholders such as players, management organ...

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Protection of Rights and Practical Management for eSports Players

Protection of Rights and Practical Management for eSports Players

Legal Interpretation of Portrait Rights and Publicity RightsProfessional athletes are granted portrait rights, which restrict unauthorized photogra...

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Potential Copyright Infringement in the Operation of Game Bars

Potential Copyright Infringement in the Operation of Game Bars

The Rise of Game Bars and Legal RisksIn recent years, there has been a growing trend of establishments known as "game bars," where patrons can enjo...

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Best Practices for Organizational Management Towards the Healthy Development of eSports

Best Practices for Organizational Management Towards the Healthy Development of eSports

Esports is a relatively new form of competition and is not yet widely recognized as a sport by everyone. In this article, we will explore the chall...

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Practical Aspects of Rights Management and Licensing Agreements in eSports Game Development

Practical Aspects of Rights Management and Licensing Agreements in eSports Game Development

Practical Rights Management in eSports GamesWith the rapid growth of the eSports market, many game development companies are considering new entrie...

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Portrait Rights and Legal Protection in Digital Games

Portrait Rights and Legal Protection in Digital Games

Rights Management of Real-Life Individuals in Digital Game ContentPractical Approaches to Rights ManagementWhen development companies incorporate t...

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Employment Status and Legal Protection of eSports Players

Employment Status and Legal Protection of eSports Players

In recent years, with the rapid development of the eSports industry, discussions regarding the legal status of players have intensified. eSports or...

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Market Trends in eSports and Its Establishment as a Competitive Sport

Market Trends in eSports and Its Establishment as a Competitive Sport

Development Status as a Competitive SportThe global eSports player base is estimated to exceed 100 million, which is comparable in scale to soccer ...

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Regulation of Payment Systems in Online Games under the Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations

Regulation of Payment Systems in Online Games under the Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and M.

With the rapid development of the online gaming industry, new forms of gacha systems and payment methods are emerging one after another. These new ...

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Detailed Legal Analysis of Regulations Concerning eSports Competition Venues

Detailed Legal Analysis of Regulations Concerning eSports Competition Venues

With the growing popularity of eSports, the demand for hosting tournaments in various locations is increasing. Since the legal regulations applicab...

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