Its a Palworld After All! A Lawyer Explains Nintendo v. Palworld Moon Channel 2026-09-20 | Its a Palworld After All! A Lawyer Explains Nintendo v. Palworld
Who Really Owns Pokémon? Moon Channel 2024-09-17 | Go to displate.com/moonchannel to get 32% off 1-2 Displates or 37% off 3 or more!---Whenever a new Pokémon game comes out, and the hardcore Pokéfanatics inevitably find some fault in it, one often hears the same resounding cry: how could Game Freak do this to us? To which someone always replies, well... actually, Pokémon is owned jointly by three different companies, so it isn't just Game Freak's fault! The conversation then gets muddy, and confusing, with accusations thrown around left and right! But the truth of the matter is not so simple. Who really owns and runs Pokémon? And is the system of ownership and operation as equitable as it appears to be on the surface? Why is it even organized in this way? Let's find out together, in what could be Moon Channel's most deranged video yet! I haven't slept in three days!---10% of Moon Channel's Gross Revenue goes to charity: including our sponsorship income! We are currently supporting Doctors Without Borders (MSF). You can learn more about Doctors Without Borders at msf.org/.---Please also consider supporting Moon Channel on Patreon!patreon.com/MoonChannelYT---Check out this video's soundtrack playlist, below: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLETW98X7fZkMxj6kuEuvnjJ3g5-KK8gw6And if you liked the music in this video, please go and share your love with the fine folks over@SiIvaGunner ---Chapters: 00:00 – Intro07:37 – Trinitarian Pokéanity 12:07 – Le Freak, c'est chic 19:50 – Planet of the Apes 26:47 – Creature Feature 33:47 – The Pokémon (Center) Company 40:18 – The Big N 44:17 – Three Houses 49:07 – The Pokémon Company for Real This Time 56:04 – Conclusion 59:42 – Credits Gag ---Special thanks to @louritashine for her lovely art, including the thumbnail of this video! And to MintLamb and @NaviDoodlez for participating in audience testing!
Can Cake Teach Gamers to Respect Women? Moon Channel 2024-08-23 | A Transcendent Collaboration: Overmortal Meets Tales of Demons and Gods. Download the Eastern Fantasy Wuxia Idle RPG #Overmortal overmortal.onelink.me/h5Nq/Moon, and get Nie Li's cosmetic items for free! Use my promo code DG006 to get a special starter pack and Cultivate Your Destiny! 🔥#TalesOfDemonsAndGods #Overmortal---Gacha games are famous for their raunchy character designs and objectification. But can you fight fire with fire? Can you teach gamers to respect women, by wrapping a positive message in lewd imagery? Goddess of Victory: Nikke is a game that attempts to find out. We'll see just how Nikke teaches gamers to respect women, while also taking a look at the limits of Nikke as a teaching tool, in this relatively short video about the objectification of women in the gacha game space.---10% of Moon Channel's Gross Revenue goes to charity: including our sponsorship income! We are currently supporting Doctors Without Borders (MSF). You can learn more about Doctors Without Borders at msf.org/.---Please also consider supporting Moon Channel on Patreon!patreon.com/MoonChannelYT---Chapters: 00:00 - Intro04:56 - Nikke and Objectification 13:35 - The P-Word and its Consequences 21:16 - The Limits of Nikke and the Master's Tools 26:36 - The Limits of Moon Channel 28:34 - Conclusion32:48 - Credit's Gag---Special thanks to @BobberWCC for the lovely thumbnail! And to my dear friend Essie for assisting in the script.
Why Hasnt Nintendo Axed Pokémon Showdown? Moon Channel 2024-07-30 | Secure your privacy with Surfshark! Enter coupon code moonchannel for an extra 4 months free at https://surfshark.deals/moonchannel---Nintendo has a famously itchy trigger finger when it comes to firing off Cease & Desists. In the past few years, we've seen all kinds of Nintendo fan projects get taken down, from fan games, to emulators, to even strategy guides! In all of the videos I've made covering this topic though, there's a single stand-out that appears in every comments section: what about Pokémon Showdown?? How exactly has Showdown survived, where seemingly everyone else has perished? Is it because the Pokémon Company handles things differently than Nintendo proper? Is it because Showdown is doing something right, that the others aren't?Join me in a tedious, but sometimes, I hope, fun journey into the depths of IP law, as we consider the question Why Hasn't Pokémon Showdown Been Axed?---10% of Moon Channel's Gross Revenue goes to charity: including our sponsorship income! We are currently supporting Doctors Without Borders (MSF). You can learn more about Doctors Without Borders at msf.org/.---Please also consider supporting Moon Channel on Patreon!patreon.com/MoonChannelYT---Chapters: 00:00 - Intro03:10 - What is Pokémon Showdown? 09:10 - IP Law Primer19:23 - The Legal Side33:14 - The Business/Brand Control Side 35:58 - What is Pokemon? 38:44 - Showdown and Brand Control 44:41 - Showdown and Legal 51:46 - Conclusion55:37 - Credit's Gag---Special thanks to @louritashine for the lovely thumbnail, to @Gakumerasara for the funny credit's gag, and to Showdown staff member @DaWoblefet for responding to my queries. --- This Video's Playlist:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLETW98X7fZkP3Y4E127K_6reBGXJcrqdx---Attributions:Showdown Trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=daw9GoZWWSISo I Entered a RANDOM Pokemon Tournament:youtube.com/watch?v=TAhvmgNDVa4[WolfeyVGC] When you laugh at Dunsparce and instantly regret it: youtu.be/J_u51ZsSG2s?si=7974Bz9yVgVTs4SC[temp6t] Check out Silvagunneryoutube.com/@UC9ecwl3FTG66jIKA9JRDtmg
The Evolution of Vivian in Paper Mario, and Trans Rights in Japan Moon Channel 2024-06-30 | Happy Pride Month, everyone! Just like last year, we're coming in right at the end of pride month to keep the party going. This year, we're looking at the character of Vivian in Paper Mario, the Thousand Year Door, and seeing how the more trans-friendly portrayal of Vivian in the TTYD remake reflects positive change happening in Japan, with regards to LGBT rights. Given how hard on Japan the last video was, I think we're about due for some more wholesome news, don't you? Please enjoy this shorter Pride month special, and let me know what you think, as always. ---10% of Moon Channel's Gross Revenue goes to charity: including our sponsorship income! We are currently supporting Doctors Without Borders (MSF). You can learn more about Doctors Without Borders at msf.org/.---Please also consider supporting Moon Channel on Patreon!patreon.com/MoonChannelYT---Chapters: 00:00 - Intro03:20 - A Thousand Year Door Opens09:04 - 2003-2023 12:21 - 2023-202415:18 - The Remake18:25 - Conclusion19:44 - Credit's Gag---Attributions: TTYD Remake Footageyoutu.be/pkOeoYlDTs4?si=97skqnyt4IGgiEqXCredit's Gag Footage:youtu.be/m_Hfg-gjP9w?si=DYYu_qbvLlmP_BCv
Kawaii: Anime, Propaganda, and Soft Power Politics. Moon Channel 2024-06-15 | Use code moonchannel at incogni.com/moonchannel to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan! ⚖️---In modern international politics, it is just as important to win hearts and minds, in one's own country and abroad, as it is to have power by force of arms. We call this power over hearts and minds: the power to sway people by persuasion rather than by force, soft power. And no country on Earth has mastered the art of soft power through cultural media quite like Japan has. In this video, we'll explore the roots of Japan's soft power initiatives: how modern anime taps into pre-war orientalism, how war-time propaganda birthed the modern anime industry, how the Japanese government utilized soft power cultural diplomacy to manipulate the world's perception of it, and much more! You are not immune to propaganda. It's OK, neither am I! But with a little awareness, we can at least inoculate ourselves against its effects. ---NOTE CONCERNING BRAZIL FOUNDATION:Apparently, YouTube needs a few days to validate this charity organization. If you choose to donate on your own, send me an email (you can find it in my channel description), with a screenshot of your donation, so I can keep track!brazilfoundation.org/en---10% of Moon Channel's Gross Revenue goes to charity: including our sponsorship income! We are currently supporting Doctors Without Borders (MSF). You can learn more about Doctors Without Borders at msf.org/.---Please also consider supporting Moon Channel on Patreon!patreon.com/MoonChannelYT---Chapters: 00:00 - Intro04:33 - Historical Context and Orientalism21:18 - The Power of God (And Anime) 27:31 - Pure or Peril? 50:12 - Soft Power 1:04:37 - The Rise of Modern Anime 1:11:50 - A Strategy Born of Necessity 1:16:57 - The Japan You Were Taught to Adore 1:30:50 - Commodification and Plastic Love 1:47:00 - Summary and Subsidy 1:54:41 - The Cultural-Industrial Complex and the LDP 2:13:49 - Hearts and Minds 2:26:00 - Conclusion/Caveat (Emptor) 2:29:55 - Credits Gag ---The Video's Playlist:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLETW98X7fZkO5QgpD3XbIHjfirgvbkToQ&si=Cd55Of7byjcDw0cU---Attributions and Additional Reading: History - China Illustrata - https://htext.stanford.edu/content/kircher/china/kircher.pdfValignano, Alessandro (1584). Historia del Principio y Progreso de la Compañía de Jesús en las Indias Orientales.asianstudies.org/publications/eaa/archives/american-visitors-to-meiji-japanAkiko Yosano-jstor.org/stable/488910?read-now=1&oauth_data=eyJlbWFpbCI6Im1vb255Y2hhbm5lbHl0QGdtYWlsLmNvbSIsImluc3RpdHV0aW9uSWRzIjpbXSwicHJvdmlkZXIiOiJnb29nbGUifQ&seq=16#page_scan_tab_contentsSoft Power and Anime - researchgate.net/publication/259779790_Geopolitics_and_Soft_Power_Japan%27s_Cultural_Policy_and_Cultural_Diplomacy_in_Asiapolpemjepangsmjhiugm2015.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/yoshio_sugimoto-an-introduction-to-japanese-society.pdfweb.archive.org/web/20040403225208/http://www.time.com/time/asia/2003/cool_japan/story.htmlmeti.go.jp/policy/mono_info_service/mono/creativeweb.archive.org/web/20110323050051/http://www.gov-online.go.jp/pdf/hlj_ar/vol_0028e/21-23.pdfthediplomat.com/2016/01/japans-creative-industrial-complexhttps://fsi.stanford.edu/news/despite-popularity-manga-and-anime-kiyoteru-tsutsui-feels-decline-japanese-studies-united-0theconversation.com/japan-is-using-cultural-diplomacy-to-reassert-its-place-in-the-world-but-is-the-message-too-exclusive-106463Cool Japan Fund: japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/en/laws/view/2791/encj-fund.co.jp/en/about/cjfund.htmlasia.nikkei.com/Business/Finance/Government-weighs-fate-of-floundering-Cool-Japan-Fund2animationanomaly.com/2013/04/16/a-theory-on-government-subsidies-for-animationJ-LOP/J-LOX:cao.go.jp/cool_japan/english/link_en/link_j_lop_en.htmlvipo.or.jp/project/j-lop-plus/listhttps://jloxplus-jp.translate.goog/office/?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=scAssorted Other: buzzfeednews.com/article/williamyang/taiwan-comfort-women-statueforeignpolicy.com/2016/05/27/the-silencing-of-japans-free-press-shinzo-abe-mediadw.com/en/why-japan-ranks-poorly-in-press-freedom/a-65549778soranews24.com/2014/01/30/ghiblis-hayao-miyazaki-says-the-anime-industrys-problem-is-that-its-full-of-anime-fansMiyazaki on Nationalism: theguardian.com/film/2008/nov/25/hayao-miyazaki-ponyo-cliff---Please also check out more work from this video's thumbnail artist, @louritashineTwitter: twitter.com/LouritaShineTwitch: twitch.tv/louritashine---The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting. Sun Tzu said that. And I'd say he knows a little bit more about fighting than you do pal, because he invented it!
How Geopolitically Realistic is Fallouts Great War? Moon Channel 2024-05-10 | Ditch your dull browser, and download one that sings! Get Opera GX for FREE by going to operagx.gg/moonchannel.Minor SPOILER WARNING for the Fallout TV Show and the Fallout Series as a Whole! ---I was walking along, minding my business, when out of an orange colored sky… Flash, Bam, Alakazam! The Fallout TV show came by!And it got me thinking, well, just how realistic is Fallout anyway? Humans don’t turn into ghouls when exposed to too much radiation and nuclear bombs tend to be a bit more destructive than portrayed… sure. But what about the geopolitics and history of the Fallout universe?In this video, we’re going to explore the geopolitics of the Great War and see whether or not such a war is possible in our own timeline! Now, we won’t be able to cover every aspect of Sino-American politics (I won’t be getting into trade relations, for example), but what we can do is look at Fallout’s timeline of the Great War, and do a play-by-play, to see if we’ll also be crawling out through the falling out before long!---10% of Moon Channel's Gross Revenue goes to charity: including our sponsorship income! We are currently supporting Doctors Without Borders (MSF). You can learn more about Doctors Without Borders at msf.org/.---Please also consider supporting Moon Channel on Patreon!patreon.com/MoonChannelYT---Chapters: 00:00 - Intro04:19 - The Great War Timeline15:29 - Sino-American Relations at the Time of Fallout's Inception22:38 - The Resource Wars29:18 - Peak Oil and Global Reserves 36:02 - Vaults, Experiments, and Nuclear Warfare Doctrine44:10 - Conclusion46:29 - Credit's Gag; Silly Songs with Moony---Attributions: Polandballs: "Oh Russia" - reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.redd.it%2Frp2jkbrqkzlc1.png"USA Sanctions Venezuela's Oil Sector"reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.redd.it%2Fsurg4p5na0gc1.png"Get Your Authentic Chinese Food Here"reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.redd.it%2Fijkvbezksmsc1.png---PlaylistMoon Channel News Radio: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLETW98X7fZkNEMZAv90y5ESNvUMRqsgna&si=QVj5-7IwjDLG3eEU---Please also check out more work from this video's thumbnail artist, @BobberWCC !Twitter: twitter.com/bobberwccTwitch: twitch.tv/bobberwccMore: bio.site/bobber
A Yuzu Post-Mortem: The Great Emu-War Moon Channel 2024-03-31 | Try Brilliant free for a full 30 days and get 20% off an annual premium subscription by visiting: brilliant.org/MoonChannel---The Great Emu-War continues. Yuzu, once the leading Nintendo Switch emulator, has been sued out of existence by Nintendo of America. In so doing, Nintendo has revealed its complete hand, and we have, arguably for the first time, a clear look at Nintendo's complete legal strategy against emulation. In this episode, we'll break down exactly what Nintendo's argument is, and look also at the mistakes Yuzu made which allowed Nintendo to put the squeeze on them.---10% of Moon Channel's Gross Revenue goes to charity: including our sponsorship income! We are currently supporting Doctors Without Borders (MSF). You can learn more about Doctors Without Borders at msf.org/.---Please also consider supporting Moon Channel on Patreon!patreon.com/MoonChannelYT---Chapters: 00:00 - Intro03:24 - What is Yuzu04:53 - Intro to the Lawsuit and Reviewing Prior Videos08:53 - What Did Yuzu Do Wrong? The First Three Criteria 14:03 - Analyzing Nintendo's Complete Argument Against Emulation22:56 - A Warning to Emulator Devs 25:00 - Q&A 30:25 - Conclusion31:50 - Credits Gag---Additional Reading:The Complaintnews.justia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Complaint-in-Nintendo-of-America-Inc.-v.-Tropic-Haze-LLC.pdfThe Final Judgmentstorage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.rid.56980/gov.uscourts.rid.56980.10.0.pdfThe Verge theverge.com/24098640/nintendo-emulator-yuzu-lawsuit-switch-aftermath[They've consistently been a cut above the rest when it comes to reporting on these emulation issues, in my experience: great stuff] ---Music:I'm going to try including a track list again, and see how it works out! Thank you to Colibiri for the idea![SG] stands for SilvaGunner -- it's a parody! The {reference} is underneath it. 1m:0s - Athletic Theme (Alpha Mix), Yoshi's Island [SG]{We’re Doing a Sequel, Muppets Most Wanted}==2m:18s - Main Theme (Night), Wii Shop Channel [SG] {Fly Me to the Moon} ==3m:24s – Gerudo Valley, Smash Bros Brawl [SG]{Animal Crossing}==5m:28s – Mind of a Thief, Mother 3 ==7m:08s – Mind of a Thief (In-Game Version), Mother 3 [SG]{World Revolving, Deltarune}==9m:18s – Yoshi’s Island, Smash Bros [SG]{Witch Doctor}==10m:33s – Temmie Village (Alpha Mix), Undertale [SG]{Beautiful Girls}==14m:22s – Spookwave, the Napstablook, Undertale==14m:30s – Spookwave (Extended Version), the Napstablook, Undertale [SG] {Macintosh Plus} ==23m:10s – Aqua Star Select (Alpha Mix), Kirby 64 [SG]{It is a Mystery} [no, literally, that’s what it’s called] ==25m:08s – Flower Garden (OST Version), Yoshi’s Island [SG]{I think it’s Doki Doki Literature Club. Never played it, but I know the premise, and think it fits this section well}==26m:49s – Overworld Theme (OST Version), Yoshi’s Island [SG]{Brazil}==28m:15s – Kamek’s Theme, Yoshi’s Island [SG]{Sans, Undertale}==30m:24s – 2 AM (OST Version), Animal Crossing Wild World [SG]{Breathe, 2AM}==31m:50s – A Certain Someone’s Memories (OST Version), Mother 3 [SG]{The Amazing Digital Circus} ---Attributions: Yuzu Early Access 3599 Footage:youtu.be/kIp5H5DucF0?si=5KWmhYV__8C4PoPMyoutube.com/watch?v=I5YahXSdTJs
Gacha Drama and the Korean Gender War Pt. 2 - The Grim Reality of Korea Moon Channel 2024-02-10 | Try Brilliant free for a full 30 days by visiting: brilliant.org/MoonChannelThe first 200 people get 20% off an annual premium subscription!---South Korea is in the midst of a brutal civil war, but it might not be the one you're thinking of.In Part 1, we discussed how Neo-Confucianism and foreign oppression shaped Korea into the deeply hierarchical society that it is today. Now that we've seen the historical roots, it's time to examine the trees so that we can finally observe the entire forest for what it is. Why is the Korean gender war so bitterly fought? What is life on the ground like for actual Korean men, and women? We'll discuss these topics, and more, while also observing the already preposterous yet ever escalating dramatics of the Korean Gacha community. ---10% of Moon Channel's Gross Revenue goes to charity: including our sponsorship income! We are currently supporting Doctors Without Borders (MSF). You can learn more about Doctors Without Borders at msf.org/.---Please also consider supporting Moon Channel on Patreon!patreon.com/MoonChannelYT---Chapters: 00:00 - Intro02:29 - We are Living in a Megalia World09:49 - The House that Rhee Built 20:19 - The Great Dictator24:22 - And I am a Megalia Girl 31:41 - The Death of Park and the Modern Korean Political Cycle 46:19 - A Gacha Drama to End All Others 55:35 - Hell Joseon 01:04:11 - The Suffering of Korean Men 01:08:43 - The Sorrow of Korean Women 01:14:38 - Gender War and Hopelessness01:18:42 - The Circus of Recent Korean Politics 01:32:26 - A Protest Deflates01:39:34 - Conclusion01:47:45 - Credit's Gag [Duet with Yoon Suk Yeol] ---Attributions:Pt. 2 Thumbnail by @louritashine Pt. 1 Thumbnail by @BobberWCC Troll Feminism: The Rise of Popular Feminism in South KoreaEuisol Jeong etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/28959/1/Jeong_203045590.pdf[Highly Recommended Read]youtu.be/rNQ8xiteY_E?si=vhi_4c3jieq78CBKGuitarRockCIA Dossier on Rheecia.gov/readingroom/docs/1951-05-09.pdfCIA Dossier on Chuncia.gov/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP03T02547R000100110001-9.pdfSouth Korea is Contending with a Gamergate of its Own -- Over a T-ShirtMark H. Kimnpr.org/sections/alltechconsidered/2016/07/29/487832991/south-korea-is-contending-with-a-gamergate-of-its-own-over-a-t-shirtA Social Dispute causes Justice Party members to defectkoreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2016/08/03/politics/A-social-dispute-causes-Justice-Party-members-to-defect/3022158.htmlFamous Assassinations in World History [Volume 2]Michael NewtonEconomic Crisis and Chaebol Reform in KoreaPhil-Sang Leehttps://business.columbia.edu/sites/default/files-efs/imce-uploads/PFS/APEC_New/PSLee.PDFRoh’s Brother Gets Two and Half Years in Jailhttps://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2023/12/113_52328.htmlInternet user threatens to attack women's rights activists rallying in front of Nexonkoreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2023-11-28/national/socialAffairs/DC-Inside-user-threatens-to-attack-womens-rights-activists-rallying-in-front-of-Nexon/1923081Nexon, Kakao Games accused of using feminist hand gesture in promotional videoshttps://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/01/129_364007.htmlSouth Korea Suicide Rate WHO https://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.MHSUICIDEASDR?lang=enS. Korean chaebols comprise 84% of GDP but only 10% of jobshttps://english.hani.co.kr/arti/english_edition/e_business/949236Chung illegally admitted to Ewha University: ministrykoreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20161118000615South Korea Choi Soon Sil nytimes.com/2016/10/28/world/asia/south-korea-choi-soon-sil.htmlSouth Korea's former president is going to prison. The scandal behind it is bat****vox.com/world/2016/11/30/13775920/south-korea-president-park-geun-hye-scandal-prison-sentenceThe are other articles, but the description is too long. Can't even include the soundtrack this time, sadly. ---On the Pardons:pbs.org/newshour/world/south-korean-president-to-pardon-samsung-leader-lee-jae-yongapnews.com/article/politics-crime-south-korea-lee-myung-bak-0d4719cadbb8d70fef973e599f7f67c5On Genshin:reddit.com/r/Genshin_Impact/comments/18aafao/i_hope_every_genshin_user_read_thistechtimes.com/articles/299949/20231221/genshin-impact-gamers-stage-airship-protest-above-hoyoverse-teyvat-seoul.htmJane Jeon - Why Diversity Mattershttps://janejeon.dev/why-diversity-matters/[Recommended Read] Hell Joseon Article asiatimes.com/2019/12/75-of-young-want-to-escape-south-korean-hell---Footage: Women's Rights MarchesBBC and CNA Insider, respectively Various PresidentsThe Associated PressSouth China Morning Press Old FootageBritish PatheThe Associate PressKorean NewsMBCMBNSBSKBSFootage snippets are used for commentary and reporting. No copyright infringement is intended.
Gacha Drama and the Korean Gender War Moon Channel 2024-01-18 | Try Brilliant free for a full 30 days by visiting: brilliant.org/MoonChannelThe first 200 people get 20% off an annual premium subscription!---South Korea is in the midst of a brutal civil war, but it might not be the one you're thinking of.The South Korean gender war is like nothing else in the world, with so-called "male chauvinists" and "radical feminists" clashing online, on the streets, and at the ballot box. In this two part series, we'll be discussing the deep historical roots, but surprisingly modern origins, of the Korean gender war while contextualizing it all through the lens of almost unimaginably preposterous gacha game drama.---10% of Moon Channel's Gross Revenue goes to charity: including our sponsorship income! We are currently supporting Doctors Without Borders (MSF). You can learn more about Doctors Without Borders at msf.org/.---Please also consider supporting Moon Channel on Patreon!patreon.com/MoonChannelYT---Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 03:09 - Call Me Ishmael: Project Moon and the Ishmael Swimsuit Incident09:16 - The Korean Air Story17:30 - Korea as a Hierarchical, Confucian Society 20:01 - The Lying, the Witch, and the Wardrobe 24:36 - Korean Neo-Confucianism and its Consequences 30:26 - Annexation by Japan, and a Rocky Transition to Westernization41:31 - Memento VellMori 44:39 - Conclusion, No Credits Gag for Pt. 1---Attributions:Thumbnail by @BobberWCC Cute Moon Channel Art at the end by my good friend, LouritaShinetwitch.tv/louritashineFlight 801 - NTSB Accident Reportntsb.gov/investigations/AccidentReports/Reports/AAR0001.pdfFootage of Women's Rights MarchesBBC and CNA Insider, respectively Honorific Diagramsblog.lingodeer.com/korean-speech-levelsInstructions for Practical Living, by Yang Ming Zhiarchive.org/details/instructionsforp00wang/page/n7/mode/2upYi Hwang's and Yi I's Interpretations of the Taijitushuo, by Hyun-sun Lee https://accesson.kr/kj/assets/pdf/8492/journal-59-3-27.pdfRoutledge Handbook on Asian Politicsroutledge.com/Routledge-Handbook-of-Politics-in-Asia/Hua/p/book/9780367580780Economic Development in the Republic of Korea: A Policy Perspective (A snippet: https://scholarspace.manoa.hawaii.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/bad5ed47-d3a6-4d52-a220-b2420bab5fc0/content)Korean News Report on Gacha Dramahttps://m.mbn.co.kr/tv/552/1334381Declassified U.S. Documents Concerning Japanese War Crimes in Korea and Abroad archives.gov/files/iwg/japanese-war-crimes/introductory-essays.pdf---Please also check out more work from this video's thumbnail artist, @BobberWCC !Twitter: twitter.com/bobberwccTwitch: twitch.tv/bobberwccMore: bio.site/bobber
A Lawyers Cozy Game Tier List (2023) Moon Channel 2023-12-09 | Go to buyraycon.com/moonchannel to get 15% off your Rayconpurchase this holiday season! Brought to you by Raycon.---The start of winter is just around the corner, which means that cozy game season is in full swing. I love myself some cozy games: it's almost a vice for me, indulging in the cozy lands of make believe. I've played so many of these games that I've developed some rather strong opinions on them! Please enjoy this modest, early Christmas-y special. If you enjoy this kind of video, let me know what you think! It's a great break for me as well, in between the heavier stuff. ---10% of Moon Channel's Gross Revenue goes to charity: including our sponsorship income! We are currently supporting Doctors Without Borders (MSF). You can learn more about Doctors Without Borders at msf.org/.--Please also consider supporting Moon Channel on Patreon!patreon.com/MoonChannelYT---Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 02:22 - What is a Cozy Game?03:49 - The Criteria 06:03 - Disney Dreamlight Valley09:19 - Coral Island12:44 - Harvest Moon (SNES)14:18 - Harvest Moon/Story of Seasons, Generally15:33 - Potionomics 17:04 - Sun Haven 19:23 - One Lonely Outpost20:26 - Cozy Grove21:55 - Verdent Skies23:33 - Kynseed25:03 - Spiritfarer26:34 - My Time at Portia/Sandrock28:58 - Rune Factory 430:23 - Animal Crossing32:02 - Stardew Valley35:25 - Conclusion36:32 - Credits Gag---Attributions:youtube.com/watch?v=Q073Ha7JK8Yyoutube.com/watch?v=sTFF3k6MUn0(During Dreamlight Valley Section)youtube.com/watch?v=qWNQGE0BzlQ(Intro)youtube.com/watch?v=pDGl2albRHk(Coral Island) youtube.com/watch?v=UgiLkIJo0oM(What is a Cozy Game?)(Yes, that is the Meatball Song) youtube.com/watch?v=u6uKGkkDMe4(Credit's Gag) youtube.com/watch?v=MAi5yd5rvjs(Dream a Little Harder, Twisted) youtube.com/watch?v=bsYHwI_rqco(Verdant Skies Section)(Did anyone even notice that this was actually Last Christmas?) youtube.com/watch?v=7gANgGqo-Ig(Kynseed Section)youtube.com/watch?v=fX6rYp0v8sY(Animal Crossing)
The Video Game Industry is NOT Collapsing. A Lawyer Explains. Moon Channel 2023-11-30 | 🚀 Install Star Trek Fleet Command for FREE now t2m.io/MoonChannelSTFC and enter the promo code WARPSPEED to unlock 10 Epic Shards of Kirk, enhancing your command instantly! How to easily redeem the promo code 👉 t2m.io/promo_STFC---It seems like there's a new round of layoffs in the video games industry every day. We've seen Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, NetEase, Microsoft, Sony, and Sega, conduct personnel layoffs, restructurings, and studio closures. But... why? Is there some video game bubble bursting? Is the video games industry collapsing? Well, no. The current pattern of layoffs is an extremely cynical, reactive business decision that comes to us from recent developments in the tech industry. We'll see just what is transpiring in the world of big-tech, and then apply what we've learned to a select group of examples in the video games industry, before closing with a look at a company which has chosen -not- to follow the example of big-tech. We've covered history, culture, sociology, and more through the lens of video games! Now, it's time to take a look into finance. ---10% of Moon Channel's Gross Revenue goes to charity: including our sponsorship income! We are currently supporting Doctors Without Borders (MSF). You can learn more about Doctors Without Borders at msf.org/.--Please also consider supporting Moon Channel on Patreon!patreon.com/MoonChannelYT---Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 04:41 - Video Games Copying Big Tech 11:23 - The New Big Tech Game Plan 17:40 - Cool Investors Don't Look at Tech Explosions21:38 - The Three Categories of Video Game Layoffs24:16 - A Contextual Timeline of Layoffs 29:15 - Categorizing Examples 30:10 - Wizards of the Coast32:38 - Unity 35:29 - 343/The Coalition/Bethesda, Microsoft38:54 - Riot Games40:00 - HiRez, Private Companies, and Indies41:11 - Electronic Arts44:21 - Embracer Group45:45 - Take247:37 - Ubisoft49:05 - Games Media, Storefronts, and Others51:21 - Skepticism and Nintendo1:00:35 - Conclusion1:04:38 - Credits Gag ---Attributions:http://videogamelayoffs.comgamerhub.co.uk/gaming-industry-dominates-as-the-highest-grossing-entertainment-industrynewzoo.com/resources/blog/explore-the-global-games-market-in-2023https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-us-video-game-industry-gets-back-to-growthstlouisfed.org/publications/regional-economist/second-quarter-2017/growth-in-tech-sector-returns-to-glory-days-of-the-1990sgartner.com/en/articles/what-s-new-in-the-2023-gartner-hype-cycle-for-emerging-technologiestheguardian.com/business/2019/dec/20/why-wework-went-wronghttps://www.gamesindustry.biz/hundreds-laid-off-at-microsoft-as-part-of-structural-adjustmentsscmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3191458/china-gaming-crackdown-bytedance-cuts-hundreds-jobs-its-video-gamehttps://www.gamesindustry.biz/jam-city-lays-off-17-of-workforcehttps://www.gamesindustry.biz/jam-city-acquires-ludia-for-usd165mcomputerworld.com/article/3679733/tech-layoffs-in-2022-a-timeline.htmlhttps://www.gamesindustry.biz/meta-laying-off-11000computerworld.com/article/3685936/tech-layoffs-in-2023-a-timeline.htmlhttps://www.gamesindustry.biz/what-the-current-wave-of-layoffs-means-for-the-games-industryreuters.com/business/retail-consumer/hasbro-defeats-board-challenge-activist-investor-alta-fox-2022-06-08reuters.com/technology/chinas-tencent-starts-new-round-layoffs-sources-2022-11-15reuters.com/technology/tencent-says-making-personnel-adjustments-after-report-xr-layoffs-2023-02-16venturebeat.com/games/ea-cancels-apex-legends-and-battlefield-mobile-games-shutters-industrial-toys-studioAlphabet Earnings Release Q3 2023https://abc.xyz/assets/4a/3e/3e08902c4a45b5cf530e267cf818/2023q3-alphabet-earnings-release.pdfEA Proxy Statement 2021-2022s22.q4cdn.com/894350492/files/doc_financials/2021/ar/400772(1)_30_Electronic-Arts_Combo_WR.pdfEA Proxy Statement 2022-2023 s22.q4cdn.com/894350492/files/doc_financials/2023/ar/418941-1-_8_Electronic-Arts-Inc-Proxy10-K-Combo_clean.pdfTake2 Investor Reportir.take2games.com/static-files/08f13511-2824-4d6e-9571-c857636f7ca6drakestar.com/news/global-gaming-report-2022Ziff Davis Investor Reportinvestor.ziffdavis.com/news-events/news/news-details/2023/Ziff-Davis-Reports-Third-Quarter-2023-Financial-Results-and-Reaffirms-2023-Guidance/default.aspxasahi.com/ajw/articles/14852792companiesmarketcap.com/electronic-arts/marketcapcompaniesmarketcap.com/nintendo/marketcapyoutube.com/watch?v=6l8PLKI9oqs[Awesome remix. Wish I could use this more often] youtube.com/watch?v=ekegU25Ygfo[This one too.]---Check out more work from our artist, @BobberWCC !Twitter: twitter.com/bobberwccTwitch: twitch.tv/bobberwccMore: bio.site/bobber
Why Do Girls Love Horror Games? Moon Channel 2023-11-17 | Happy Extremely Belated Halloween! In this shorter, unsponsored, Halloween Special, we'll be looking into the prevailing theories behind why women love the horror genre, before then analyzing those theories under the lens of video games. Do women, and specifically girls, enjoy horror video games for the same reasons that they enjoy horror movies, or books? Let's take a look together, and see if we can come away with a meaningful answer! ---10% of Moon Channel's Gross Revenue goes to charity: including our sponsorship income! We are currently supporting Doctors Without Borders (MSF). This video also has a fundraiser attached! We'll see how this works! You can learn more about Doctors Without Borders at msf.org/.--Please also consider supporting Moon Channel on Patreon!patreon.com/MoonChannelYT---Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 02:34 - Why Do We Enjoy Horror, Generally? 05:31 - Women's Enjoyment of Horror: Snuggle and Empathetic Theory 14:36 - Horror Video Games are Different! 20:28 - Society's Treatment of Girls 25:01 - Conclusion ---Attributions:The Psychology Behind We Love (Or Hate) Horror (Harvard Bus. Review)hbr.org/2021/10/the-psychology-behind-why-we-love-or-hate-horrorWhy Do Chicks Dig Scary Movies (sic) (Entertainment Weekly) ew.com/article/2009/07/24/chicks-dig-scary-moviesWorldwide Box Office Charttwitter.com/bulletproofsqui/status/1676222497484853248/photo/1Why Women Love Horror (The Skinny)theskinny.co.uk/books/features/why-women-love-horrorWhy Do Women Love True Crime (NYT)nytimes.com/2019/07/16/books/review/kate-tuttle-true-crime-women.htmlWhy the True Crime Audience Is Predominantly Female (Psych. Today)psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wicked-deeds/202306/why-the-true-crime-audience-is-predominantly-femaleEffects of an opposite-gender companion's affect to horror on distress, delight, and attraction. ["Snuggle Theory" study from the 80's] psycnet.apa.org/record/1987-01071-001[TBD]
A Lawyer Analyzes Nintendo’s Tournament Guidelines - VG Law Review Moon Channel 2023-10-26 | Nintendo has released new Community Tournament Guidelines that have caused quite an uproar online. Are these new guidelines really the doom of the competitive Smash Brothers or Splatoon scene as we know it? Or are panicking over nothing?We’ll find out together in this first episode of Video Game Law Review here on Moon Channel! ---10% of Moon Channel's Gross Revenue goes to charity: including our sponsorship income! We are currently supporting Doctors Without Borders (MSF). You can learn more about Doctors Without Borders at msf.org/.--Please also consider supporting Moon Channel on Patreon!patreon.com/MoonChannelYT---Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - Guidelines Breakdown 05:59 - What Do I Think About the Guidelines? 09:18 - Why Do We Need Community Tournament Guidelines At All?15:02 - Conclusion ---Attributions:HungryBox Footage (Thanks for being awesome. Don't worry you'll be fine) youtu.be/Vei4rEn6P_4?si=CgvkumTtfOtjROoFCringiest Moments in Smash Bros.youtu.be/TiOcz8ebyws?si=GfQYNG8X7Gl7JDC1Cringiest Moments in Smash Bros., Pt. 2 youtu.be/KNpSeKKQtUI?si=VUphJ2VpCw83kWn3[TBD]
Why Arent There Any Good Christian Games? Moon Channel 2023-10-22 | Play World of Warships here: wo.ws/491jITKThank you World of Warships for sponsoring this video.During registration use the code BRAVO to get for free: 500 doubloons, 1.5 million credits, 7 Days of Premium Account time, and a ship!Applicable to new users only.---Wherever there's media, so too is there Christian media. And video games are no different, in that respect. However, you may have noticed that there aren't very many "good" Christian video games: why is that? Why is it that despite Christians often complaining about violence or prurience in video games, there aren't any respectable Christian alternatives?As a Christian myself, I felt compelled to find the answer: join me on a curious adventure through theology, history, economic sociology, psychology and more, as we figure out why there aren't any good Christian games.---10% of Moon Channel's Gross Revenue goes to charity: including our sponsorship income! We are currently supporting Doctors Without Borders (MCF). You can learn more about Doctors Without Borders at msf.org/.--Please also consider supporting Moon Channel on Patreon!patreon.com/MoonChannelYT---Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 02:59 - The "I'm a Christian" Disclaimer/What is a Good Christian Game?07:42 - History of Protestant Work Ethic and its Impact on American Christianity; Intersection of Theology and Economic Sociology17:00 - Protestant Ethic, American Exceptionalism, and American Christian Values 21:35 - Video Games vs. American Values 31:01 - Summary of Points so Far 32:23 - Analyzing Christian Video Games/The Non-American Perspective41:32 - Can a Christian Game be Good? 44:21 - Conclusion 45:50 - End Credits Gag---Additional Reading:The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalismselforganizedseminar.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/weber_protestant_ethic.pdfTeaching Us to Fear, Excerptfiles.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1166785.pdf---The Video's Playlistyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLETW98X7fZkM_zI2BYIfrfcSSIAxKuU_Q---Attributions:Captain Bible Footage:youtube.com/watch?v=Ut7JlPeGNyMBible Adventures Footage:youtu.be/QQnB5QrQWA8?si=Dgv525gSjLJ-EWqrBioshock Infinite Footage:youtu.be/ZietNuVY3V0?si=gIRq1frAcpPSvNqJDeath Race Footage:youtu.be/aBBtt72aJLA?si=WQIk9sbMjpKKDNtwBaldur's Gate 3 Prurient Meme:youtube.com/watch?v=BuNHGGjgIpIBackyard Baseball Footage:youtu.be/P7NZbu-h1tE?si=SeVXmdQTmZE0l9uzEU4 Reformation Timelapse:youtu.be/4SWTiKWzGKI?si=OzInYdnfRewfq_w2Computer Space Footage:youtu.be/b3BQsCCwo8w?si=v1CMKfvmhPtRgdxmPong Footage:youtu.be/fiShX2pTz9A?si=aNvnakQWSATteDmySuper 3D Noah's Ark Footage:youtu.be/Fkz2Exvlxfg?si=nyYzd_WAvl9vQ4a-DougDoug Footage:youtu.be/wjron5SqM8I?si=zAha97l_ikLRPakO[AI is spooky man] Magic School Bus Footage:youtu.be/3o9_Pe7DfVc?si=PpgW3MC1Onxw8d5EOregon Trail Footage:youtu.be/r6IGEy7A6Hg?si=SrCtSgL8J9YtwQftNIV Bible and 20 Lost Levels of Joshua Footage:youtube.com/watch?v=bSNyUGJj5nE---Silly Song Lyrcs:We are not pirates! We don’t do anything! We download emulators that lie around! And if you ask us if they do anything we’ll just tell you ...they don’t do anything!Well, I’d never download a rom and I’d never play it either and I’ve only made a backup to a physical CDand I’ve never been to romsites and I’d never torrent either and I’ve never used a cryptographic key. Cause we’re not pirates! We don’t do anything!We just backup roms that lie around! And if you ask us, if they do anything! We’ll just tell you … that it’s really only for preservation actually, and they don’t do anything!---Please also check out more work from this video's thumbnail artist, @BobberWCC !Twitter: twitter.com/bobberwccTwitch: twitch.tv/bobberwccMore: bio.site/bobber
Why Do Japanese Games Love Brazil? Moon Channel 2023-09-22 | Play Honkai: Star Rail for free https://hoyo.link/eyzdFYAL ✨on both Mobile and PC and get an extra 50 Stellar Jade using redeem code: STPN3TUUTQ8K---If you've played a lot of Japanese video games, you may have noticed that both Brazilian characters and culture appear more frequently than one might expect from a country that sits literally on the other side of the world! Maybe you've played a fighting game where the entire South American roster is Brazilians? Or perhaps you've played an RPG where you suddenly stumble across some bossa nova or samba?It turns out, Japan and Brazil have a surprisingly deep history of cultural exchange that centers around a population of Japanese Brazilians known in Japan as the dekasegi. Let's explore their history together, in order to learn the truth of why Japanese games seem to love Brazil! ---Special thanks to BobberWCC for the amazing thumbnail!twitch.tv/bobberwccyoutube.com/c/bobberwcctwitter.com/bobberwcc?lang=enAnd to Piercing Sight, for help with proof reading and Portuguese pronunciation! ---10% of Moon Channel's Gross Revenue goes to charity: including our sponsorship income! We are currently supporting Doctors Without Borders (MCF). You can learn more about Doctors Without Borders at msf.org/.--Please also consider supporting Moon Channel on Patreon!patreon.com/MoonChannelYT---Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 02:30 - Cultural Insularity of Japan 07:19 - Brazil is a Standout12:30 - Japanese History, Matthew Perry, End of Sakoku 14:35 - 1850's Brazil, Dom Pedro II 19:30 - Japanese Immigrants Face Racism in Brazil26:52 - Persecution of Brazilian Japanese 30:02 - Intermission, Beginning of Change in Brazil Towards Japanese31:24 - Brazil's Troubles, Japan's Rise, Brazil's Potential38:42 - Introduction to Japanese Brazilians, the Dekasegi 43:13 - Brazilian Video Game Character Case Studies, Intro47:18 - The 1990's, Blanka and Richard Meyer Archetypes52:16 - The Meyer Archetype and Brazilian Representation Relative to Dekasegi Prevalence in Society 56:44 - Moony Rants About Zarina Being Colombian in a Segment that Probably Goes on a Bit Longer Than it Should 58:59 - Tangent Ends, the Apogee of Japanese Brazilian Representation in Big Man from Splatoon 301:00:45 - Conclusion01:02:14 - End Credits Gag---The Brazilian Japanese Playlist:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLETW98X7fZkOzzXAEcbEhOrYWmtizf4kc&si=hPBVqq_W7MjqZUxa---Please also check out more work from this video's thumbnail artist, @BobberWCC !Twitter: twitter.com/bobberwccTwitch: twitch.tv/bobberwccMore: bio.site/bobber
A Lawyer Explains the New Minecraft EULA Moon Channel 2023-09-09 | Is the New Minecraft EULA Literally 1984?---Use code MOONCHANNEL50 to get 50% off your first Factor box at bit.ly/3Qik7ub! ⚖---The recent changes to the Minecraft EULA have the community of Minecraftiers in a bit of a tizzy! Some players have alleged that the new EULA bans a whole host of previously allegedly acceptable ativities: everything from putting "Minecraft" in the title of your YouTube video, to paying money for preferential queuing appears to be on the chopping block!But, is this really the case? How much has the EULA actually changed? And why do we even have things like EULAs and usage guidelines? How do they work? We'll find out all of this, and more, in this episode of Moon Channel!---Special thanks to my dear friend, Yozora Aoi, for helping with the intro! twitch.tv/yozoraaoihttps://www.yozoraaoi.live---10% of Moon Channel's Gross Revenue goes to charity: including our sponsorship income! We are currently supporting Doctors Without Borders (MCF). You can learn more about Doctors Without Borders at msf.org/.--Please also consider supporting Moon Channel on Patreon!patreon.com/MoonChannelYT---Chapters: 00:00 - Intro, Yozora Aoi Collab01:22 - Sponsored By Factor02:27 - Business History of Minecraft05:48 - What is a EULA? 10:49 - Why Do EULAs Exist? 15:34 - Minecraft EULA History (2010)17:36 - Minecraft EULA History (2013)22:49 - Microsoft Purchases Mojang (2014) 24:08 - Mojang and the Story of Bukkit (Pre-Microsoft)27:35 - Minecraft EULA History (On the Road to 2023)29:04 - 2023 Minecraft EULA Analysis34:35 - 2023 Minecraft Usage Guidelines Analysis38:36 - Quick Summary of What We've Learned38:58 - 2023 EULA ctnd. 41:00 - The Minecraft Community's Complaints Directly Addressed48:33 - Comparing the Minecraft EULA to the ROBLOX EULA51:10 - Conclusion 52:30 - Special Thanks52:55 - End Credits Gag ---Track list: Intro - Subwoofer Lullaby, Minecraft " - Overworld Day, Terraria Sponsor - Sweet Sweet Canyon, Mario Kart 8 DeluxeBusiness History - Sweden, Minecraft " - Minecraft, Minecraft What is a EULA - No One's Around to Helpyoutube.com/watch?v=yD2FSwTy2lw[God, I love this video] " - Swing Doors, Fallout 3" - No One's Around to Help (again) Why Do EULA's Exist - Halland Dalarna, Super Smash Bros. UltimateMinecraft EULA History - Underground, Terraria " - [8-bit] Auferstanden aus Ruinen youtube.com/watch?v=eo532IOwOAg[the superior choice for all of your Communist jokes] " - Underground, TerrariaMicrosoft Purchases Mojang - Corruption, TerrariaOn the Road to 2023 - Alternate Day, Terraria 2023 Usage Guidelines - Hallow, Terraria 2023 EULA ctnd. - Jungle Day, TerrariaComplaints Directly Addressed - Underground Snow, Terraria ROBLOX EULA - The Great Strategy, ROBLOXConclusion - Chirp, Minecraft End Credits Gag - Spiderman 2, Pizza Theme [Funiculì, Funiculà]youtube.com/watch?v=czTksCF6X8Y[With apologies, to Naples] [The story of this song is amazing, by the way. So, in around 1880, a funicular railway opens on Mount Vesuvius. Yes, that Mount Vesuvius. And yes, a funicular. Like in Psychonauts 2. Funicular. Here's a picture of it: tinyurl.com/funiculaAnyways, a journalist, Peppino Turco, approaches his friend, local composer Luigi Denza, to compose a song about the opening of this funicular, half as a joke. Now, if you know how funiculars work, or if you've played Psychonauts 2, you know that a funicular is unbelievably slow. The song's lyrics, half joking, talk about this funicular like it's God's greatest gift to man, with lyrics like these (translated, of course): "We can see France, Procida and Spain...and I can see you!Pulled by a rope, no sooner said than done,We'll go to heaven..."and"This heart always sings, my love,Let's get married one day!Let's go up to the top, let's go,Funicular up, funicular down!"The song was sung for the first time at the Quisisana Hotel, and from there, it exploded in popularity. It was presented that same year at the Piedigrotta festival, and was then published as sheet music by Casa Ricordi, where it proceeded to sell a million copies in a year. In 1880!! Richard Strauss, yes, that Strauss, then heard the song in Italy six years later. And he thought it was this incredible, ancient Neapolitan folk song, and incorporated it into his own work, Aus Italien, Op. 16, only for Denza to then file a lawsuit against him, which Denza won. youtube.com/watch?v=jZEOeaN4iaU{From the 4th Movement, Neapolitanisches Volksleben} In other words, Funiculì, Funiculà is a s**tpost that, to this day, remains an international phenomenon. As such, I propose that Spiderman 2's use of the song, as a continuation of that legacy, is exactly what Turco and Denza would have wanted, and is a celebration of the song's rich, Neapolitan roots.]
Why Arent There Any Good MMORPGs? A Critique of Pure Power Moon Channel 2023-08-04 | Use code MOONCHANNEL50 to get 50% off your first Factor box at bit.ly/3Qik7ub! ⚖---Why Aren't There Any Good MMORPGs?A Critique of Pure PowerThe MMORPG as a genre of games is not in decline, but it is certainly stagnant. The market for MMORPGs, however, is more ripe than ever: gamers are hungry for a genuine MMORPG experience that developers aren't providing. The issue, I posit, is in the balance between Action RPG and Social RPG: it is the realization of both that makes the MMORPG something truly special.Let's take a look together at the problems with modern MMORPGs, and why an overemphasis on one particular ARPG characteristic, the pursuit of pure power, has led the genre so astray, to the detriment of all gamers. ---If you liked this video, check out Adam Millard's video, "RPGs Were Never About Roleplaying" youtu.be/1kNi3cLB0sIThis isn't a collaboration, just really coincidental timing and mutual respect. Appreciate you, Adam!---10% of Moon Channel's Gross Revenue goes to charity: including our sponsorship income! We are currently supporting Doctors Without Borders (MCF). You can learn more about Doctors Without Borders at msf.org/.--Please also consider supporting Moon Channel on Patreon!patreon.com/MoonChannelYT---Chapters: 00:00 - Intro, The MMORPG in 202303:21 - Sponsored By Factor04:04 - The Spectrum of Action to Social RPG; the Three Fundamental Online RPGs05:52 - The Action RPG (ARPG), the Game Without Roleplaying 09:26 - The Social RPG (SRPG, for Purposes of Video), Social Roleplaying Without a Game12:30 - The MMORPG, Power Fantasy16:39 - The Pursuit of Pure Power, a Problem for Modern MMORPGs23:06 - Proposed Solutions, Reduce Soulbinding Equipment26:16 - Imbalanced Drops Can Be Good for MMORPGs27:35 - The Problem with Level Scaling 28:58 - The Poorly Designed Zone, and Simple Suggestions for Improvement34:21 - Conclusion36:01 - Special Thanks, Check out Adam Millard!36:27 - End Credits Gag---Track list: Intro - Temple of the Moon, World of Warcraft [WoW] Sponsor - Level 1-1 to 2-4, OvercookedSpectrum of ARPG to SRPG - Theme of Prontera, Ragnarok OnlineARPG - Tristram, Diablo 2SRPG - Ellinia Field, Maplestory MMORPG - Durotar, WoW" - Red Glowing Dust, EVE OnlinePursuit of Pure Power - Rogue Encampment, Diablo 2 " - I Miss You, Ragnarok Online Proposed Solutions - A Land Restored, Guild Wars 2Imbalanced Drops - Ul'Dah Night Theme, FFXIV Zone Design - Limgrave, Elden Ring" - Ul'Dah Night Theme FFXIVConclusion - Teldrassil, WoW Credits Gag - Able Sisters, Animal Crossing Wild World [SILVAGUNNER]---Attributions: youtu.be/1kNi3cLB0sIGalapagos Finch Footage youtu.be/sP3PuknGDX8Whirlwind Barb Footageyoutu.be/OZBjWEoBzLQBlood Orb Necro Footageyoutu.be/E4suSikvq-gOnyxia Wipe Animation Footage [I couldn't get the real one to load into my editing software no matter what I did! Sorry Asmongold, I hope you don't mind. Please don't hurt me] youtube.com/watch?v=QwreKFOEojgPath of Exile Delirium Footageyoutu.be/r26rg8g5ks84 Strength, 4 Stam, Leather Belt?? [uggh ooggh]
What do Undertale and Deltarune Say About the Meaning of Life? [SPOILERS] Moon Channel 2023-07-25 | Install Raid for Free ✅ IOS/ANDROID/PC: clcr.me/MoonChannel_Jul23 and get a special starter pack with an Epic champion ⚡️Drake⚡️ Available only for new players---Undertale, Deltarune, and Existential NihilismThe Philosophy of Toby Fox Undertale and Deltarune are games that, on their surface, appear rather silly and nonchalant. However, if one digs deeper, one finds that Toby Fox, the creator of Undertale and Deltarune, has a lot to say about existentialist philosophy. It's not always obvious, but by analyzing certain characters in his games, we can discover just what Toby Fox thinks about the problem of nihilism, and the solutions heretofore proposed by philosophers. We'll also see, in the video, what Toby himself proposes as a solution to the problem of the meaninglessness of modern life. ---10% of Moon Channel's Gross Revenue goes to charity: including our sponsorship income! We are currently supporting Doctors Without Borders (MCF). You can learn more about Doctors Without Borders at msf.org/.--Please also consider supporting Moon Channel on Patreon!patreon.com/MoonChannelYT---Chapters: 00:00 - Intro, Video Games as Art03:21 - Sponsored By RAID: Shadow Legends 04:52 - Intro End, Toby Fox and Nihilism06:06 - Toby Fox, Intro to Undertale and W.D. Gaster11:13 - What is Existential Nihilism Intro12:03 - Nihilism's Roots in German Idealism [Kant]14:18 - Hegel and the "Absolute" 15:49 - Gaster, Hegel, and the Discovery of the Absolute18:24 - Intro to Sans the Skeleton20:21 - Albert Camus, and Absudism 22:41 - Sans as the "Absurd Hero", the Limits of Absurdism25:37 - Intro to Deltarune Ch. 1 and Jevil28:44 - Sartre, and Personal Freedom31:06 - Jevil and the Limits of Personal Freedom 34:02 - Intro to Deltarune Ch. 2 and Spamton36:58 - Nietzsche, the Will to Power, and the Ubermensch 40:42 - Spamton and the Limits of the Will to Power 43:47 - The Concept of Home, the Meaning of Belonging 45:44 - Home and Belonging as Toby's Solution to Meaninglessness 49:49 - Conclusion 51:02 - Ms. Dawn's Butterscotch Cinnamon Pie, Special Thanks, and Credits51:45 - Post-Credits Gag52:13 - Take good care of yourself, okay? Be well out there. ---Track List: Intro - The Legend (In Game Version), Deltarune [it's a lower pitch than the OST for some reason]" - Empty Town, Deltarune Sponsor - Raid Soundtrack Toby Fox - School (Beta Mix) SILVAGUNNER " - Once Upon A Time, Undertale Undertale - Fallen Down, Undertale Gaster - Lantern, Deltarune " - Gaster's Theme, UndertaleExistential Nihilism - Flowey's Theme, Undertale" - Attack of the Killer Queen, DeltaruneGerman Idealism - Attack of the Killer Queen (Unused Version) SILVAGUNNER[It's Mozart's Turkish March, Piano Sonata No. 11 in A major, K. 331 / 300i (3rd Movement)]Hegel - Hotel Yado (OST Version) SILVAGUNNER [It's "III. Rondo. Allegro" from Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 8] Gaster Ctnd. - It's Raining Somewhere Else, Undertale Sans - sans., Undertale " - Snowy, Undertale" - Megalovania but it's elevator music[youtube.com/watch?v=0TmoYBcLul8]Intro to Deltarune - Lantern, Deltarune Intro to Deltarune - ANOTHER HIM (In-Game Version), Deltarune Jevil - The Circus, DeltaruneSartre - Lantern, Deltarune Jevil - The World Revolving Acoustic Guitar Coveryoutube.com/watch?v=-DIx8uinOAA[Absolutely incredible cover, please go give this a listen] Intro to Deltarune Ch. 2 - A Town Called Hometown, Deltarune" - A Cyber's World, DeltaruneSpamton - Spamton, Deltarune " - Deal Gone Wrong, Deltarune " - Power of NEO, UndertaleNietzsche - Dialtone, Deltarune " - BIG SHOT, Deltarune " - Dialtone, DeltaruneHome - A Town Called Hometown, Deltarune " - You Can Always Come Home, Deltarune " - Home, UndertaleConclusion - The Turnabout Sisters' Ballad, Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney SILVAGUNNER" - Until Next Time, Deltarune---Attributions:Gaster Footageyoutu.be/1NvmrJWR0LwTemmie Footageyoutu.be/qh6SNf2liWkSans Footage [Early]youtu.be/LYS8Ef17E5gSans Boss Footageyoutu.be/InsYv5juG4cSans Boss Footage 2youtu.be/HHisfLKvJYEDinner with Sans Footageyoutu.be/BVdj88tFBWkSans Judgmentsyoutube.com/watch?v=KhAm81VYLN4Jevil Boss Footageyoutu.be/3d-RnRnD0hUSeam Footageyoutu.be/QaAvsbioGNISartre Footageyoutu.be/xlI779nolHoSmooth Cutscenes [Please check these out!]youtube.com/watch?v=377CJnu-Makyoutube.com/watch?v=jDn_FxvfGNkSpamton Footageyoutube.com/watch?v=TUvL3_u2uisBerdley Footageyoutube.com/watch?v=NOYJQXjwmnwSpamton NEO Footageyoutu.be/FFPTF8tW92MHug Footageyoutube.com/watch?v=HsuJJYntWUY---Additional Reading:Ms. Dawn's Recipe for Toriel Authentic Butterscotch-Cinnamon Pieimgur.com/a/puoEMkl[Yes, that's all the homework I'm assigning for this video. Please enjoy the pie!]
Why Are Emulators Legal? Dolphin vs. Nintendo, and the Fate of Emulation [Great Emu War Pt. 1] Moon Channel 2023-07-14 | Try Brilliant free for a full 30 days by visiting: brilliant.org/MoonChannelThe first 200 people get 20% off an annual premium subscription!---Why Are Emulators Legal? Dolphin vs. Nintendo, and the Fate of Dolphin EmulatorEveryone knows that emulators are legal... but why are they legal? Emulation is far more fragile than most people think, and its protected only by the thinnest veneer of law. Nintendo's recent takedown of Dolphin Emulator's release on Steam shows us that we cannot take the future of emulation for granted! Let's explore together, the history of emulation law, the Dolphin vs. Nintendo battle over Steam, and the fate of Dolphin emulator. In so doing, we will learn what is legal in emulation, what isn't legal, and what still has yet to be clarified. ---10% of Moon Channel's Revenue goes to charity: including our sponsorship income! We are currently supporting Doctors Without Borders (MCF). You can learn more about Doctors Without Borders at msf.org/.--Please also consider supporting Moon Channel on Patreon!patreon.com/MoonChannelYT---Chapters: 00:00 - Intro01:14 - Sponsored By Brilliant.org02:27 - A Tale of Two Companies and a Marine Mammal 04:33 - Intro to the Legality of Emulators05:39 - Sony v. Connectix Corp., the Basis for Emulation Legality 09:19 - Sony v. Bleem, NOT the Basis for Emulation Legality12:06 - TL;DR Legality of Emulation Summary 14:28 - Sega v. Accolade, Intro to 17 USC §1201(f) 15:55 - Dolphin Emulator Takedown Intro18:21 - Analyzing Nintendo's Letter30:22 - Valve's Role35:16 - The Existential Threat of Emulation and the Big Red Litigation Button37:35 - Soulja Boy Tangent39:48 - Conclusion 41:08 - End Credits Gag, Silly Songs with Moony ---Track List: Intro - Dolphin Park, Wave Race 64Sponsor - Wii Shop Channel, Smash Ultimate Tale of Two Companies - Grandma's Theme, The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker Legality of Emulators/Connectix - Beginning Overture, Phoenix Wright Ace AttorneySony v. Connectix Corp. - Objection! 2001, Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney Sony v. Connectix Corp. - Testimony ~ Allegro 2001, Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney Sony v. Bleem - See, AboveEmulation Summary - Pursuit ~ Cornered, Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney Sega v. Accolade - See, AboveDolphin Emulator Takedown Intro - Bubblaine, Super Mario Odyssey Nintendo's Letter - Dolphin Shoals, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo's Letter - The Trial, Chrono Trigger Valve's Role - Want You Gone, Portal 2Valve's Role - Still Alive, Portal Big Red Button - Swing Doors, Fallout 3 Soulja Boy Tangent - Boogie Man, Fallout 3 Conclusion - Game Over, Ecco the DolphinEnd Credits Gag - Moony sings a parody of "So Long and Thanks For All the Fish" from The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Movie. ---Attributions:Mario Homerun Contest Footage:youtube.com/watch?v=nZepKcyiPI0Dolphin 5.0 Release Video:youtube.com/watch?v=KS7Fl30JZcADolphin Comparison Footage New Super Mario Brosyoutube.com/watch?v=F6Z9DeKQQc8Steam Summer Sale Memesyoutube.com/watch?v=QJW_ML5aE9Eyoutube.com/watch?v=5fA2yV2i04cyoutube.com/watch?v=RoGxA48HQ1gyoutube.com/watch?v=bUo1PgKksgw---Additional Reading:No Scrubs, by TLC en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_Scrubs17 U.S.C. §1201https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/1201Sony Computer Entertainment v. Connectix Corp., 203 F.3d 596 (9th Cir. 2000)caselaw.findlaw.com/court/us-9th-circuit/1452245.htmlSony Computer Entertainment America v. Bleem, 214 F.3d 1022 (9th Cir. 2000)casetext.com/case/sony-computer-entertainment-america-v-bleemThe Nintendo Letter to Valveimgur.com/a/cLE6DPXThe Verge's Article on Dolphin Emulator -- the best researched article on the subject I've read. They also published the Nintendo letters!theverge.com/2023/6/1/23745772/valve-nintendo-dolphin-emulator-steam-emailsUse of a Game Over: Emulation and the Video Game Industry, A White Paper, Northwestern Journal of Technology and Intellectual Property https://scholarlycommons.law.northwestern.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1022&context=njtip
Why Do Japanese Games Handle Trans Characters so Differently? Moon Channel 2023-06-28 | Try Brilliant free for a full 30 days by visiting: brilliant.org/MoonChannelThe first 200 people get 20% off an annual premium subscription!---Why Do Japanese Games Handle Trans Characters so Differently?Happy Pride Month! If you play a lot of Japanese games, or consume Japanese media, you might notice that there is quite an abundance of gender non-conforming, crossdressing, and trans characters... but not very many gay or lesbian characters, by comparison.In the West, T acceptance has been much slower than LGB acceptance, but in the East, this trend is largely the opposite. Why is that? And what does this have to do with video games?In this Pride Month special, we'll be looking at the history and development of characters like Birdo and Bridget to see what we can learn about cultural differences in the area of gender studies. Join me in this (I hope) politically neutral and interesting look into Trans Characters in Japanese Games. ---10% of Moon Channel's Revenue goes to charity: including our sponsorship income! We are currently supporting Doctors Without Borders (MCF). You can learn more about Doctors Without Borders at msf.org/.--Please also consider supporting Moon Channel on Patreon!patreon.com/MoonChannelYT---Chapters: 00:00 - Intro03:00 - Sponsored By Brilliant.org04:02 - History and Cultural Context of Gender Non-Conformance in East Asia06:29 - Birdo, Localization Error and the Nature of Symbols 08:34 - Poison, a Different Level of Acceptance of Trans Characters Between Cultures11:39 - Bridget, Trans People and Cultural Conformity; Iran Example 17:35 - Vivian, Social Disruption and Degrees of Acceptability in Japan, Understanding the Limit of Catch-All Terms like "East" and "West." 21:13 - Conclusion, a Long Rainbow Road Ahead of Us 23:52 - Credits Gag [Paper Mario: Sticker Star] ---Track List: Intro - Rainbow Falls, Kirby's Epic YarnSponsor - You Are Smart, Katamari DamacyHistory - First Steps, Celeste [Cupcake Dog Joke] - One Winged AngelBirdo - Paper Mario Color Splash Birdo's Theme Custom Loop [Link Below]Poison - Poison Theme, Street Fighter V Championship EditionBridget - Simple Life [Bridget's Theme], Guilty Gear XX Vivian - Boggly Woods, Paper Mario The Thousand Year DoorConclusion - N64 Rainbow Road, Mario Kart 8Credits Gag - Paper Mario Sticker Star [Link Below] ---Additional Reading: Same Sex Marriage Around the World:pewresearch.org/religion/fact-sheet/gay-marriage-around-the-worldBirdo is the Perfect Metaphor for Trans Representation:thegamer.com/birdo-perfect-metaphor-trans-representation-super-marioBirdo is Not a Trans Icon: alexhasopinions.medium.com/nintendos-birdo-is-not-a-trans-icon-326dd4c08f2cAkira Yasuda Talks About Poison:forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2018/02/03/street-fighter-character-designer-akira-yasuda-talks-about-his-career-in-new-interview/?sh=2197e7136e51Daisuke Ishiwatari Says Bridget Always Trans:gamerbraves.com/daisuke-ishiwatari-says-bridget-from-guilty-gear-was-always-trans---Attributions: youtu.be/tGcBqXrecxs[Poison Footage]youtu.be/9-WR8fSYswM[Dynasty Warriors 8 Footage] youtu.be/o6ltUdRP-tI[Birdo Musical Footage]youtu.be/SeHjXBaJnyU[Birdo Kissing Mario Footage] youtu.be/4HSMcuOE07Y[Persona 5 Footage]youtu.be/H0CClpgmETQ[Ace Attorney Dual Destinies Footage] youtu.be/r8E6esyEbYM[Guilty Gear X2 Bridget Footage] youtu.be/_kpLDmWxsvc[Vivian Footage] youtu.be/eIEgqhMouOs[Paper Mario Thousand Year Door Footage] ]youtu.be/EHirl7QRers[Level 3 Apology Footage] youtu.be/xrLhAL0qjkc[Credits Gag]
Why Do You Always Kill Gods in JRPGs? Moon Channel 2023-06-02 | See NordPass Business in action now with a 3-month free trial here: nordpass.com/moonchannel with code moonchannel---Why Do You Always Kill Gods in JRPGs? If you've ever played a Japanese Role Playing Game, or JRPG, you've likely encountered this trope before -- why exactly is the final boss, or secret mastermind, always some kind of evil god? Is there a reason for this trope beyond the obvious? Why is the evil god often some kind of alien? Let's take a very deep dive into Japanese history together, and figure out this mystery together. We will start with the roots of Japanese religion in Ancient China, move through the conflict-filled religious history of Japan, and then finally conceptualize a historical religious cycle now coming to a climax in the contemporary experiences of the Japanese people, as expressed through the medium of video games. This is the first video I've made over an hour, and so there are a few hiccups in audio here and there! Please excuse this first experiment: I will strive to improve the quality for you, as more videos of this nature are released. ---10% of Moon Channel's Revenue goes to charity: including our sponsorship income! We are currently supporting Doctors Without Borders (MCF). You can learn more about Doctors Without Borders at msf.org/.--Please also consider supporting Moon Channel on Patreon!patreon.com/MoonChannelYT---Chapters:00:00 - Spoiler Alert00:17 - Intro, God-Slaying in JRPGs02:28 - Sponsored by NordPass Business03:43 - Intro, Pt. 2, Western Games vs. Eastern Games05:02 - Roots of Japanese Religion in Ancient China; Immortality11:14 - Japanese Religious History Introduction14:32 - The Historical Cycle of Religious Conflict, Buddhism vs. the State21:18 - The West Reaches Japan, the Shogunate vs. Westernization26:06 - Forced Westernization and the Rise of State Shinto35:17 - Kokka Shinto and its Consequences for Japan38:13 - Intermission: Summary of Japanese Cycle of Religious History40:30 - Modern Perception of Religion in Japan, A New Deity Arises43:40 - The Postwar Economic Miracle, Rise of Keiretsu45:58 - What is a Keiretsu, the Mistubishi-Shinra Example, the Peak of the Bubble Era53:51 - The Collapse of the Japanese Economy, Intro to the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan 56:21 - The China-LDP Example58:45 - The Struggle of Japanese Life in a Stagnant Economy: A Cruel Angel Investor's Thesis01:06:15 - Intermission 2: The Miyazaki Transition, Summary of Japanese Experience as it Pertains to Cycle of Religious History01:07:41 - Application of Context to Video Games, FF7 Case Study 01:10:13 - Other JRPGs as Case Studies 01:11:40 - Persona 5 as a Case Study (SERIOUS SPOILERS)01:13:48 - Kirby as a Case Study, Reminder Not to Get Too Conspiracy-Minded01:15:42 - Other Japanese Media as a Case Study, Godzilla, Dragon Ball Z, Transition into East v. West Discussion01:18:20 - Eastern vs. Western Religious Context, With Regards to Trope; Cultivation vs. Apotheosis 01:21:52 - Why Do JRPGs Borrow From Some Western Religious Themes Then? Norse Religion, Jewish Mysticism, Christian Gnosticism01:25:34 - Japan as a Canary in the Coal Mine for the West01:27:34 - Conclusion 01:29:48 - Post-Credits Gag---Additional Reading: To Be Added (The description is breaking the character limit and I need to work on it)All 63 Japanese Prime Ministers Sing Baka Mitai:youtu.be/7x_JuuU6tPkWorld Bank Warns of 'Lost Decade' for Global Economic Potential nytimes.com/2023/03/27/business/economy/world-bank-lost-decade-growth.html---The Track ListIntro - The Brink of Time, Chrono TriggerNordPass - Hip Shop, Deltarune Intro Pt. 2 - Yearnings of the Wind, Chrono Trigger [SILVA GUNNER]Ancient China - Medieval Mo Li Hua, Civilization 6Ctnd. - Corridors of Time, Chrono TriggerIntro to Japanese History - Secret of the Forest (JP Mix), Chrono Trigger [SILVA GUNNER]Religious Conflict Cycle - Lufia 2 Battle Theme, Lufia 2Ctnd. - To Far Away Times, Chrono TriggerWest Reaches Japan - Wind Scene, Chrono TriggerCtnd. - Zeal Palace, Chrono TriggerForced Westernization - Rufus's Welcoming Ceremony, Final Fantasy VIICtnd. - The Promised Land Cycle of Souls, FFVII RemakeCtnd. - Battle Theme, Octopath Traveler Kokka Shinto - Singing Mountain, Chrono Trigger [SILVA GUNNER]Yes, that's the Russian national anthem playing over the Russo-Japanese War! I can't believe nobody discovered my silly joke!Intermission - The Trial, Chrono TriggerModern Perception - Shining Beacon of Civilization, FFVII RemakeCtnd. - Lurking in the Darkness, FFVII RemakePostwar Economic Miracle - Anxiety, FFVII RemakeKeiretsu Intro. - Shrina's Theme, FFVII Remake[Out of Characters!] (The description is breaking the character limit and I need to work on it)---Subtitles by: James Hugh(Thank you, James!)
Nintendos $14 Million Pirate Hunt: The Tale of Gary Bowser Moon Channel 2023-04-29 | Gary Bowser has to pay Nintendo 14.5 Million dollars, but who is really to blame? Is this another example of corporate greed, and cruelty? Or is there more to this story than meets the eye?I'm Moony: a lawyer. This is a quick follow-up video to the one on PointCrow: Episode 2 of this mini-series. Please pardon the editing: I finished this video quickly, to make sure it was timely. In this video, we discuss the legality of piracy, and distinguish piracy devices from regular old hardware! We also discuss the game genie, and the complicated nature of civil and federal penalties.Are there any real heroes in this story? Let's find out, together!10% of Moon Channel's Revenue goes to charity: including our sponsorship income! We are currently supporting Doctors Without Borders (MCF). You can learn more about Doctors Without Borders at msf.org/. --Please also consider supporting Moon Channel on Patreon!patreon.com/MoonChannelYT---Chapters:00:00 - Intro01:48 - Chapter 1: The Legality of Mods and Fair Use5:37 - Tangent: The Game Genie10:48 - Who is Team Xecutor?15:19 - Chapter 2: The Crimes Committed and the Punishments20:18 - Max Louarn: The (Alleged) Head of Xecutor22:46 - Conclusion24:20 - Credits Gag---Additional Reading: 17 U.S.C. §1201(b)https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/1201Lewis Galoob Toys, Inc. v. Nintendo of America, Inc., 780 F. Supp. 1283 (N.D. Cal. 1991)law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/FSupp/780/1283/1445354Micro Star v o Star v. FormGen, Inc. 154 F ormGen, Inc. 154 F.3d 1107 (9th Cir .3d 1107 (9th Cir. 1997)https://via.library.depaul.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=&httpsredir=1&article=1317&context=jatipGary Bowser Federal Indictmentjustice.gov/opa/press-release/file/1324026/downloadNintendo v. Bowser: Consent to Entry of Judgment And Permanent Injunctionstorage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.wawd.298468/gov.uscourts.wawd.298468.23.0.pdfCOURT DOCKET:courtlistener.com/docket/59831145/nintendo-of-america-inc-v-bowserPlea Agreement:storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.wawd.288567/gov.uscourts.wawd.288567.40.0.pdfCivil Suit Complaint:https://static.wiidatabase.de/nintendo-vs-garyopa.pdf---The Track List, by Fan Request:Sorry, I had to get rid of the timestamps; they were messing with the chapters!(1) Inside the Pirate Ship - The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker(2) Treasure Trove Cove - Banjo Kazooie (3) Bosun Bill - Sea of Thieves (4) Athletic Theme - Super Mario World 2 Yoshi's Island(5) FF5 Pirates Ahoy! (Saronia Docks) - World of Final Fantasy (6) The Cat Pirates - Potionomics(7) Gangplank Galleon - Donkey Kong Country (8) Opening Theme - The Secret of Monkey Island Special Edition (9) Pirate Lagoon - Diddy Kong Racing (10) Becalmed - Sea of Thieves (11) You Are a Pirate! - Lazytown [youtube.com/watch?v=GVXCr6upWUo]If you remember this, you might be getting old! ---Subtitles by: James Hugh(Thank you, James!)
A Lawyer Explains the PointCrow Takedowns and the Legality of Mods Moon Channel 2023-04-22 | What Happened to PointCrow? Why is Nintendo Taking Down His Videos?I'm Moony: a lawyer. I've been asked by viewers to make a quick video about the PointCrow situation. This video explores the legality of modding, the nature of End User License Agreements, and shows you just extremely stacked the law is against content creators.The reality is, all content creators operate at the mercy of IP holders, and they owe us -nothing-. We can follow their rules, or accept their consequences. If that's something that bothers you, the problem is the law itself -- let's look and see just how that is. Poor PointCrow. I hope he emerges from this trouble unscathed. 10% of Moon Channel's Revenue goes to charity: including our sponsorship income! We are currently supporting Doctors Without Borders (MCF). You can learn more about Doctors Without Borders at msf.org/.Our first donation will be arriving this month (once YouTube payment clears) so stay tuned! --Please also consider supporting Moon Channel on Patreon!patreon.com/MoonChannelYT---Chapters:00:00 - Intro01:47 - Chapter 1: The Legality of Mods and Fair Use12:29 - Chapter 2: Guidelines vs. End User License Agreements 18:47 - Chapter 3: We Are Ever at Their Mercy 20:54 - Conclusion23:39 - Sneak Preview/Credits Gag---Additional Reading: Please check out PointCrow, at:youtube.com/c/pointcrow17 U.S.C. §106https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/106Micro Star v. FormGen Inc., 154 F.3d 1107 (9th Cir. 1998). https://via.library.depaul.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=&httpsredir=1&article=1317&context=jatipMDY Industries, LLC v. Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. 629 F.3d 928 (9th Cir. 2010), https://h2o.law.harvard.edu/cases/4365Blizzard vs. BnetDeff.org/cases/blizzard-v-bnetdTake-Two vs. GTA Multiplayerpcgamesn.com/grand-theft-auto-v/rockstar-bans-users-of-fivem-multiplayer-mod-claims-it-can-facilitate-piracyNintendo Game Content Guidelines for Online Video & Image Sharing Platformsnintendo.co.jp/networkservice_guideline/en/index.htmlNintendo Switch Support End User License Agreementnintendo.com/sg/support/switch/eula/usage_policy.htmlNintendo Switch Family User Agreementen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/48058/~/nintendo-switch-family%3A-user-agreementXBOX EULAsupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/warranty-service/xbox-software-license-agreementPS5 EULAdoc.dl.playstation.net/doc/ps5-eula/ps5_eula_en.html ---The Track List, by Fan Request:Sorry, I had to get rid of the timestamps; they were messing with the chapters!You may notice a lot of the music is ... "modded." It was on purpose! Please enjoy this video's very eclectic mix of music, taken from Siivagunner. That's an interesting story in its own right! youtube.com/@SiIvaGunner(1) Rito Village Night - The Legend of Zelda, Breath of the Wild(2) youtu.be/htWO8s_wHIs(3) youtu.be/60_MvUjiuAY(4) youtu.be/x6KpqaMPb6E(5) youtu.be/2pLxKpFI--w(6) youtu.be/Q_58TuF7Ius(7) youtu.be/FmZcDJhzpzc(8) youtu.be/dJh4KKxpaMg(9) youtu.be/R-uAatgqkQY(10) Rito Village Night - The Legend of Zelda, Breath of the Wild(11) Kass' Final Song - The Legend of Zelda, Breath of the Wild(12) youtu.be/xtYryJEieBkIf you recognize song (12), you have my love and respect. Track playlists and additional reading resources might someday be a Patreon reward!---Subtitles by: James Hugh(Thank you, James!)
The Legal Reasons Why Mother 3 Will Never Be Localized Moon Channel 2023-04-01 | Grab Atlas VPN for just $1.83/month + 3 months extra before the deal expires! ⚖️: get.atlasvpn.com/MoonChannel---Why hasn't Mother 3 been localized in the West? I'm Moony: a lawyer. This is our most law heavy video to date. We will take an in depth look into the modern state of music copyright law, including topics such as fair use, parody, sampling, and more -- you might even learn some music theory and business philosophy!All this, to understand why Nintendo will NEVER release Mother 3 in the West... at least, not in the way that it currently exists! I apologize for the sound quality in parts, by the way -- I'm afraid I've been sick the past week, and as such, all the recorded audio is first take only! 10% of Moon Channel's Revenue goes to charity: including our sponsorship income! We are currently supporting Doctors Without Borders (MCF). You can learn more about Doctors Without Borders at msf.org/.--Please also consider supporting Moon Channel on Patreon!patreon.com/MoonChannelYT---Chapters:00:00 - Intro01:58 - Internet Privacy/Atlas VPN02:59 - Blurred Lines Lawsuit Background07:29 - The State of Modern Music Copyright Law12:03 - The Legal Pitfalls of Earthbound/Mother 216:52 - How Earthbound Got Around Its Legal Issues/Sampling19:34 - The Legal Pitfalls of Mother 325:43 - Example of Musical "Tributes" Causing Legal Trouble In Japan27:07 - Legal Differences Between Mother 2 and Mother 3 Tributes28:38 - Mother 3's Soundtrack Releases As Evidence31:29 - Why is Mother 3 OK in Japan?/Japanese Law 34:07 - Editor's Note from Sick Moony34:39 - Conclusion/Other Issues With Mother 336:51 - Post Script37:56 - Credits Gag ---Additional Reading: PLEASE Check Out:starmen.netThe internet's best source of Mother/Earthbound info.! Pharrell Williams, et. al. v. Bridgeport Music, Inc.: cpb-us-w2.wpmucdn.com/blogs.law.gwu.edu/dist/a/4/files/2018/12/Williams-v.-Gaye_COMPLAINT.pdf9th Circuit Court of Appeals Decision in Williams v. Gaye: cpb-us-w2.wpmucdn.com/blogs.law.gwu.edu/dist/a/4/files/2018/12/BridgeportAmendOp-vf76ys.pdfThe "Blurred Lines" Verdict: What It Means For Music Now and In the Futurehttp://copyright.nova.edu/blurred-lines-verdict/The Man Who Wrote Earthbound:kotaku.com/the-man-who-wrote-earthbound-1188669175MOTHER2/Earthbound - Samples used in the soundtrack:youtu.be/E_oc9Ypcb2QAll Known Musical References in MOTHER 3 (Almost!):youtube.com/watch?v=WMZ9hXBrQMYKenji Yamamoto Retrospective:kanzenshuu.com/features/kenji-yamamoto-retrospectiveFundamental Concepts in Japanese & American Copyright Law:softic.or.jp/en/articles/Karjala-Sugiyama.html---The Track List, by Fan Request:Sorry, I had to get rid of the timestamps; they were messing with the chapters!(1) Mother 3 Love Theme - Mother 3; (2) Buy Somethin' Will Ya! - Earthbound; (3) youtu.be/bWeBe6mdmts(4) Magypsy Party - Mother 3; (5) youtu.be/bWeBe6mdmts [reprise]; (6) Gentle Rain - Mother 3;(7) Onett Theme - Earthbound; (8) Boy Meets Girls (Twoson) - Earthbound; (9) Happy Town - Mother 3; (10) Fun Bazaar - Mother 3; (11) Mischievous Blues - Mother 3; (12) Mr. Batty Twist - Mother 3; (13) New Porky Bossa - Mother 3; (14) Battle Against a Weak Opponent - Earthbound; (15) Mom's Hometown - Mother 3; (16) Acid Tunnel Of Love - Deltarune; (17) Mother 3 Love Theme - Mother 3; (18) Pollyanna (I Believe in You) - Mother; (19) Wess Dance - Mother 3. Track playlists and additional reading resources might someday be a Patreon reward!---Subtitles by: James Hugh(Thank you, James!)
Why Doesnt the Industry Make Good Girls Games? Moon Channel 2023-03-17 | Why are there so few quality girls' games? Why does the industry treat girls' games like shovel-ware? And why is the best horse game Red Dead Redemption 2? I'm Moony: a lawyer. But I'm not talking about law in this video. Instead, we're going to explore the history of the girls' games movement, analyze the reasons behind its collapse and the effect that the collapse had on the video games industry. Girls' games are both fun for all, and important! Let me see if I can convince you to give girly games a shot! 10% of Moon Channel's Revenue goes to charity! We are currently supporting Doctors Without Borders (MCF). You can learn more about Doctors Without Borders at msf.org/.--Please also consider supporting Moon Channel on Patreon!patreon.com/MoonChannelYT---Chapters:00:00 - Intro02:49 - Girls' Games You May Have Played04:44 - Early History of Modern Girls' Games 07:23 - Her Interactive09:09 - Barbie Fashion Designer10:49 - Story of Purple Moon/Fall of Girls' Games Movement13:09 - 90's Gamer Girl Quotes and Analysis16:10 - Industry's Conclusions After Girls' Games Movement17:57 - The Obvious Takeaway Neglected by the Industry19:43 - Girls' Games are Naturally Compelling, but Lack Good Mechanics and Presentation23:26 - Moony Rants About Horse Games25:45 - Conclusion26:36 - Post Script27:29 - Credits Gag ---Additional Reading: Femicom Museum: http://femicom.orgHorse Games Flowchart:cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/503526099913932832/807018596307435550/Horse_Game_Flowchart.vpd.jpgBeyond Point and Click: The Search for Equity in Computer Games (See, pg. 28): files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED436405.pdfThe Mane Quest:themanequest.com---The Track List, by Fan Request:Sorry, I had to get rid of the timestamps; they were messing with the chapters!(1) Outset Island - The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker;(2) Amazing Facsimile - The Sims 3;(3) Sunny Peak - Hamtaro: Ham Ham Heartbreak; (4) Able Sisters - Animal Crossing New Horizons;(5) Groove No. 1 - Style Savvy Trendsetters; (6) Delightful Dundull - Star Stable; (7) Twilight Town (Roxas) - Kingdom Hearts II; (8) 9 AM - Animal Crossing New Horizons; (9) The Roost Cafe - Animal Crossing New Leaf; (10) Summer (The Sun Can Bend An Orange Sky) - Stardew Valley;(11) Autumn in Selphia - Rune Factory 4; (12) Horse Race - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time; (13) Epona's Song - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time; (14) Map - Hamtaro: Ham Ham Heartbreak; (15) End Song - Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney;(16) Moonlight Sonata - Hamtaro: Ham Ham Heartbreak. Track playlists and additional reading resources might someday be a Patreon reward!---Subtitles by: James Hugh(Thank you, James!)
Why Isnt SEGA Overprotective of its Intellectual Property? Moon Channel 2023-03-05 | Sega is famous for how generous it is with its intellectual property... but why? Does it come from the goodness of Sega's corporate heart? Or is there another reason?I'm Moony: a lawyer. Let's explore Sega's corporate decision making by looking at its history, controversies, investor reports, lawsuits, and more. We'll compare Sega to Nintendo, explore Sega's curious past, and see what growing success means for Sega, and SONIC, in the future. 10% of Moon Channel's Revenue goes to charity! We are currently supporting Doctors Without Borders (MCF). You can learn more aboutt Doctors Without Borders at msf.org/.--Please also consider supporting Moon Channel on Patreon!patreon.com/MoonChannelYT---Chapters:00:00 - Intro01:28 - Sega History Context08:04 - Case Study: Sega v. Accolade14:06 - Sonic Gets Special Treatment by Sega18:22 - The Tale of SegaSammy22:30 - Intro to Investor Reports24:01 - Investor Report Revelations30:31 - Tangent; Sonic Team Not to Blame34:19 - Case Study: Ken Penders 38:34 - Summary So Far40:00 - Prediction of Sega's Future Behavior 41:58 - Conclusion44:40 - Post Script---Additional Reading: Sega Sammy 2022 Integrated Report:segasammy.co.jp/english/ir/library/pdf/printing_annual/2022/ir_2022_web_all_e.pdfSega Sammy 2021 Integrated Report:segasammy.co.jp/english/ir/library/pdf/printing_annual/2021/ir_2021_web_all_en.pdfSega Sammy 2005 Annual Report:segasammy.co.jp/english/ir/library/pdf/printing_annual/2005/e_2005_annual.pdfSega Enterprises Ltd. V. Accolade, Inc. 977 F.2d 1510 (9th Cir. 1992)w/ Amicus Curiae:ccianet.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Sega-Enterprises-Ltd.-v.-Accolade-Inc..pdfKENNETH PENDERS, II V. SEGA OF AMERICA, INC., No. 12-55544 (9th Cir. 2013):law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca9/12-55544/12-55544-2013-10-23.htmlI hope that's everything I promised! Let me know if I missed anything.---The Track List, by Fan Request:Sorry, I had to get rid of the timestamps; they were messing with the chapters!(1) Chao Garden - Neutral - Sonic Adventure 2; (2) Casino Night Zone - Sonic the Hedgehog 2; (3) Green Hill (Classic) - Sonic Generations; (4) Angel Island Zone - Sonic Mania Plus; (5) Marble Zone Act 1 - Sonic Mania (Not in Game); (6) Star Light Zone Act 1 - Sonic Mania (Not in Game); (7) Studiopolis Zone Act 1 - Sonic Mania; (8) Beneath the Mask (Rain) - Persona 5; (9) Intro - The Stanley Parable ; (10) Casino Night (Act 2) - Sonic Generations; (11) Can You Feel the Sunshine? - Sonic R; (12) Deodoro - Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games; (13) Chemical Plant Zone Act 1 - Sonic Mania; (14) Flying Battery Zone Act 1 - Sonic Mania; (15) Major Boss - Sonic 3 HD; (16) Carnival Night Zone (Act 1) - Sonic 3; (17) Pumpkin Hill - Sonic Adventure 2 Battle; (18) Deodoro - Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games; (19) Star Light Zone Act 2 - Sonic Mania; (20) City Escape (Classic) - Sonic Generations; (21) Maya Fey Turnabout Sisters Theme 2001 - Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney; (22) Pumpkin Hill - Sonic Adventure 2 Battle. Whew! Maybe these track playlists and additional reading resources can be a Patreon reward in the future or something.---Subtitles by: James Hugh(Thank you, James!)
Why is Nintendo so Overprotective of its Intellectual Property? Moon Channel 2023-01-28 | Nintendo is famous for the extraordinary harshness with which it protects its Intellectual Property. But why exactly IS the Big N so harsh? Is Nintendo behaving reasonably, when it issues takedowns, or files lawsuits? What can you do to protect yourself? And what does the future hold for Nintendo and its attitude towards intellectual property?Let's figure it all out together. Let me know what you think too, in the comments! - Moony
What Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Can Teach Us About the Japanese Legal System Moon Channel 2022-04-16 | The Older, Experimental Videos are Unmonetized! Please enjoy Moon Channel history, free of advertisement!Hi viewers! I'm Moony: your host. I'm new to YouTube and am pursuing video essays as a passion project. I apologize in advance for a modest release schedule: I'm a lawyer by day, and am very new to video-editing and the like. As such, the time I can devote to these videos might be a bit limited!Let me know if you like this format, or if you have any suggestions. I don't have a Patreon or anything of the sort yet, but if people like the videos, maybe I can set something up in the future!Thank you for tuning in! It truly means a lot to me. I hope, more than anything else, that you've enjoyed the video and learned something interesting. I'm including links to some articles and source material on the topic of today's video for your reference, below: nippon.com/en/japan-topics/c05401/order-in-the-court-explaining-japan%E2%80%99s-99-9-conviction-rate.htmlinnocenceproject.org/center-on-wrongful-convictions-files-brief-in-japanese-confession-case/#:~:text=In%20recent%20years%2C%20the%20Japanese,who%20have%20a%2099%20percentbbc.com/news/magazine-20810572
Fallout 76 is Still Alive! Moon Channel 2020-08-23 | The Older, Experimental Videos are Unmonetized! Please enjoy Moon Channel history, free of advertisement!Apologies for the delays - with quarantine over for me, I'll have to slow the pace of videos coming out. Thank you for your patience!This week's video is about Fallout 76, a much maligned game with a stellar community, and a bright future. If you enjoy our content, please consider a patreon contribution!patreon.com/MoonChannelYTThis episode features music by .Uzu, who has very generously allowed us to use their beautiful music in our videos: soundcloud.com/tsuki_uzuIt also features music from the Fallout 4 Soundtrack,tompabeats,youtube.com/channel/UCzWvDMSiROGrppWnNA725sQand this piano cover of "End of the World" by ROSA Pianistyoutube.com/watch?v=LCl55vMKEgs
Age of Empires II is Still Alive! Moon Channel 2020-07-19 | The Older, Experimental Videos are Unmonetized! Please enjoy Moon Channel history, free of advertisement!Moon Channel Ep. 3In this new three-part series, we will be exploring games that are surprisingly thriving, despite often being thought of as being dead, or dying. This episode, we'll be looking at Age of Empires II - an old, classic, RTS with one of gaming's most unique and wonderful communities. Music Credits:[TBD]Thank you for watching!
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How to Handle Toxicity in Gaming and Be Non-Toxic Yourself Moon Channel 2020-07-11 | The Older, Experimental Videos are Unmonetized! Please enjoy Moon Channel history, free of advertisement!Moon Channel; Episode 2Toxicity is arguably gaming's biggest single problem. How can game communities, game developers, and most importantly, gamers themselves handle the issue of toxicity? Let's take a look together, in Episode 2 of Moon Channel - How to Handle Toxicity in Gaming and Be Non-Toxic YourselfMusic and Footage Credits: [Incomplete, TBD]MUSIC:Maruimidnight - soundcloud.com/maruimidnight/wii-understand-iwata-tribute?in=jo-smile-133529819/sets/video-game-lofi QUMU Music - youtube.com/watch?v=hQFtG3QeNRA Laura Platt - youtube.com/watch?v=SWdzFML5AKIFOOTAGE: Wobbling Tournament Footage:youtube.com/watch?v=1v2Nz9-iJ6g---PATREON: patreon.com/themoonchannel
Harvest Moon, Animal Crossing, and the Appeal of the Low Stakes Social RPG Moon Channel 2020-07-01 | The Older, Experimental Videos are Unmonetized! Please enjoy Moon Channel history, free of advertisement!Moon Channel; Episode 1 - The Low Stakes Social RPGIn this first ever episode of Moon Channel, we explore the humble roots of the Social RPG genre, and look to understand the reasons why the genre seems to resonate with so many people. ---Aloha – my moniker is Moony, thank you for tuning in to Moon Channel. It is my goal to bring you informative, interesting, and wholesome content, in a family friendly manner.By trade, I'm an attorney. I work in immigration law by day; a very stressful, high-stakes field. Before I started Moon Channel, often when I'd get home from a exhausting day at court, I'd turn on some nice, relaxing music, and maybe put-on a video essay to unwind. There were some days though where I wished there could be a channel that was just a little more serious in its tone, without being anxiety inducing; something a little more mature, without being condescending, or boring. Moon Channel is my vision, brought to you. And it's my hope that you will get a little joy, and find a little peace, in the videos I bring to you. Thank you for tuning in. It means a lot to me. And I hope, my videos can mean a lot, to you. ---Special Thanks to all the wonderful musical artists featured on this episode. You can find links to their works, below:[TBD]---PATREON: patreon.com/themoonchannel
