The BookThe video game industry has long been the world's largest and fastest-growing media sector. As it continues to evolve and increase in complexity, the demand for sound legal guidance grows accordingly.This book explores the legal issues that arise at every stage of a video game's lifecycle in a practical and solution-oriented way, taking into account commercial and economic conditions. It serves as a comprehensive guide to both current and emerging legal challenges in the video game industry. As a concise and accessible handbook, it serves as a valuable guide to both current and emerging legal challenges in the video game industry, covering key topics such as:Business models and financePlatform obligationsData protectionConsumer protectionThe Advantages at a GlanceComprehensive scopeWritten by industry expertsThe Target GroupFor lawyers and practitioners involved in the video game industry at every level, competition authorities, consumer organisations, data protection authorities, finance institutions.