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Can IKEA Actually Shut Down a Survival Horror Game Set in… Well, an IKEA?

Ah, Kickstarter. What was started as a platform for creators of all stripes to realize their dreams has become a platform for creators ...
By Richard HoegNovember 2, 2022
We explain the law, legality, and NDAs that surround the Bayonetta 3 voice acting controversy, Hellena Taylor, Jennifer Hale, & Platinum.
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A Short Legal Look at the Bayonetta 3 Voice Acting Controversy & How NDAs Work

When Hellena Taylor, the original English voice actor behind the lead character of PlatinumGames’ Bayonetta video game series, went public this past weekend ...
By Richard HoegOctober 19, 2022
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