Title :
Virtual Judgment: Legal Implications of Online Gaming
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Law, Fordham Univ., New York, NY
Abstract :
The legal issues inherent in virtual worlds and massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) are extremely complex yet still in their infancy. The author gives an overview of this dangerous combination and describes the current legal landscape.
Keywords :
computer games; law; virtual reality; multiplayer online role-playing games; online gaming; virtual judgment; Avatars; Information services; Internet; Law; Legal factors; Privacy; Second Life; Security; Space stations; Web sites; DMCA; EULAs; End User Licensing Agreements; IP law; MMPORGs; closed worlds; copyright; cyberlaundering; intellectual property; interactive entertainment software; massively multiplayer online role playing games; online games; open worlds; securing online games; trademark; user-generated content; virtual business; virtual law; virtual lawsuits; virtual real estate; virtual technology game;
Journal_Title :
Security & Privacy, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MSP.2009.81
