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René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

After 2 days of Gamescom Dev, the team at Deviant Legal is ready for 3 days of Gamescom madness!

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René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Never expected it would actually be 2 pages in the printed version😱

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René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Mom, I’m in the news paper🤣

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René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Proud to announce Deviant Legal’s Game Developer’s Guide to Publishing Agreements: a free resource for developers wanting to learn about publishing deals. Publicly accessible, without requiring to provide your data: deviantlegal.com/guide/game-d...

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René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

From Monday up and until Friday, I will be present at gamescom dev and gamescom again. Really looking forward to see everyone again and meet awesome new people. I am available through MeetToMatch. If do not have MTM, feel free to DM, e-mail or text me to schedule something in our calendars!

A visual of René Otto which shows on which dates he is present at Gamescom.

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Robin-Yann Storm @rystorm.com · 14/07/2026

Due to all the layoffs recently: If you are asked to sign a severance agreement, please check it with a lawyer. Yes, even the ones that look good already. This can cost money, but sometimes the severance can include the lawyer payment. Just ask! For example, in Europe, ask @aceottorney.bsky.social

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Herdles - Wishlist now! ✨ @playherdles.com · 12/03/2026

Announcing Herdles, an open world adventure where you play as a dog… mine! ☀️ A vibrant open world with ethereal dungeons! 🌈 No combat, no death – just cozy fun! 🐶 Dedicated bark button! ❤️ Inspired by my dog Snoopy! As seen in the @futuregamesshow.bsky.social

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openindie - your indie game podcast @openindie.eu · 12/03/2026

We made an episode about publishing contracts and somehow, it's one of our most fun ones yet. Video Game Lawyer René @aceottorney.bsky.social joins our show and makes legal feel almost.. approachable? open.spotify.com/episode/6ss2... Have fun listening! #indiegame #indiegamedev #gamedev #podcast

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#45 - Publisher Contracts Explained (Behind the Build #1) - René Otto (Deviant Legal)

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Molly Heady-Carroll @creatureconsultant.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Stop! Art Thief! @aceottorney.bsky.social and I joined forces and wrote a guide to tackling art theft on Wacom Yuify's blog! Link below. 👇

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GamesMarket @gamesmarket.global · 04/12/2025

The only double winner of the evening, @sokpop.co took home the Dutch Game Award 2025 for Best Game and Best Game Design from the Dutch Games Association. The award also honoured attorney René Otto (@aceottorney.bsky.social) and Engine Software's Ivo Wubbels. www.gamesmarket.global/sokpops-grun...

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Sokpop's Grunn is Dutch Game of the Year 2025

The only double winner of the evening, Sokpop Collective took home the Dutch Game Award 2025 for Best Game and Best Game Design from the Dutch Games Association. The award also honoured attorney René ...

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openindie - your indie game podcast @openindie.eu · 28/11/2025

A contract from a publisher is a dream come true - but what offer should you actually sign? We are bringing @aceottorney.bsky.social to an upcoming openindie episode! 👇 Drop your questions below and we’ll ask René on the show! #indiegamedev #indiedev #indiegames #podcast

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Rhythm Paradise Roel @rocknroel.eurosky.social · 25/11/2025

Dit is een van de leukste dingen die ik heb gedaan tot nu toe. Met dank aan @aceottorney.bsky.social voor het advies rondom auteursrecht van Sinterklaasliedjes. (Laat even een like achter op de IG-post zodat ik dit vaker kan doen ✌️) www.instagram.com/reel/DRe-WnZ...

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The Regreening | Wishlist Now! @cozy-impact.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

The Regreening is a cozy simulation game about restoring nature in a soilpunk fairytale 🌾 🌱grow plants to create living ecosystems 🦉become friends with ancient spirits 🛠️make your own upcycling hub 🤗and hug ALL the animals! Follow us so you don't miss the demo! Thank you #PitchYaGame <3

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René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

While legal questions are still the ones I get most often, the second most frequent has been: “When are you releasing merch?". We are excited to share a first look at Deviant Legal's esports jerseys in the works!

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Rami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · 08/10/2025

When @aceottorney.bsky.social first told me about this I said "this could change people's lives and stop developers from getting exploited" and having seen the final resource, I think I was not wrong. I'd call it a must-bookmark for indie devs.

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René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Tomorrow I will be releasing a free resource relevant for any game developer looking for a publisher. However, I really want to reach people outside of my bubble. Anyone has some golden, last minute tips?❤️

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René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Proud to announce Deviant Legal’s Video Game Advisory Board. This board of renowned professionals of the international games industry will ensure that we receive expert insights on how we can help and bring value to the industry!

Overview of the video game industry board of advisors

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René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Recently, everyone seems to talk about Nintendo's controversial patent on a Pokémon mechanics. A common misconception seems to be that Nintendo now has a monopoly on the creature taming genre or autobattling. This is wrong.

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René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

We are proud to announce Deviant Legal’s brand-new visual style and website, which reflects our rapid growth with a more professional and established look: www.deviantlegal.com

Homepage of the website of Deviant Legal

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René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Proud to announce that Romana Baboeram has joined Deviant Legal. With her impressive professional cosplay career and commercial experience, she will further help us deviate from traditional law firms.

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Rami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · 03/09/2025

It's been a while. Glad to be announcing a new game, and happy that it is something experimental and weird: a tiny, tense, turn-based strategy game about merging units into spectacular combinations, and then watching them evaporate thousands of bugs. store.steampowered.com/app/2396130/...

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Australia Did It - Reveal Trailer

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René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

The month of September will be a very special one for Deviant Legal, as we will evolve: it is time for the next stage of our mission to democratize access to legal for the games industry!

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René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Within a few days, I will be present at Devcom and Gamescom, to promote the mission of Deviant Legal: democratizing access to legal for games. No soulslike jargon, but personable help from lawyers from within the industry.

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Zein ➜ Soulblaze Out Now @zein.games · 28/07/2025

I want to create a database of EU-based #nsfw games that includes payment infos so people can manually purchase games via wire. No idea if this makes any sense or will work but I want to do something. Submit your game: tally.so/r/nrM05R Database: cryptpad.fr/sheet/#/2/sh... #gamedev #indiedev

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Submit NSFW Game to EU Anti-Censorship Database

Made with Tally, the simplest way to create forms.

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Void🔞 | VGen @voiddebris.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

I know we're upset about itch, but they're not the only ones Payment processors harassed companies bc of a 1,000 email hate campaign But we can EASILY top 1,000! I prewrote an email + got the contact info - you just have to send! ↻💬♡ to boost We CAN make a difference 💕 #itch #censorship 1/🧵

Digital graphic with the text "anti-censorship campaign" and screenshots of headlines about how multiple storefronts have removed NSFW content due to pressure from payment processors and Collective Shout.

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Rami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · 25/07/2025

If you care about games, take a moment to read through this and take action. NSFW games might not be for you - they're not for me - but we cannot allow a small group of censorious extremists to decide that people can not make games about sex, about sexuality, and about the role of sex in our world.

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The Regreening | Wishlist Now! @cozy-impact.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Cozy #PitchYaGame unite! The Regreening is a cozy nature-restoration game about healing🌾 🌱grow living ecosystems 🦉become friends with ancient spirits 🔥 share stories by the bonfire 💧 engineer water & land to make nature thrive 🌿 watch the world bloom again Follow us so you don't miss the demo!

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René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

GIVEAWAY: do you, or someone you know, want to attend INDIGO but find the cost a barrier? I will be giving away (at least) two tickets to people from marginalized backgrounds who struggle to access the event.

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René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

The amazing You Miichi is working on something playful and deviant behind the scenes. In case you are curious for what purpose she is creating this, then you will need to be at INDIGO on May 27 & 28 in Rotterdam! 👀 There will be a fun surprise starring our favorite Ace Otter-ney! 🦦

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René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Last Monday, I joined a panel about dissecting a traditional publishing agreement at Reboot Develop Blue! Today will be the last day at Reboot, so feel free to message me if you still want to catch up!🙌🏻

The panel about publishing agreements at Reboot Develop Blue

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René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

During Reboot, I will join two exciting panels as a panelist! First, I will dissect a publishing agreement, together with Juliette Auverny-Bennetot & Patrick Sweeney. The second will discuss trends together with Peter Lewin, Luka Colic & Patrick Sweeney. This panel also includes a classic 'AMA'.

Speaker announcement of Reboot Develop Blue

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René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

In a bit more than a week, I will be present at Reboot Develop Blue in Dubrovnik for the first time! ❤️ If you want to meet, catch-up and grab a bite or drink, please let me know. I will also give two panels during the event, but more on that later.... 👀

Image containing the details on Reboot Develop Blue, taking place on 14-16 April in Dubrovnik.

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René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Within a blink of an eye, Deviant Legal is celebrating its first anniversary. It has been one year ago that I have taken the biggest step in my life, and I couldn't have done without you all! ❤️

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René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

This evening, I will be present at HKU to discuss my career (and stories) in video game law with game development students, including the 'WHY' and best practices of working with games lawyers. If you want to be there: a free ticket can be claimed via het QR code below! 👀

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René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Proud to be considered a 'Next Generation Partner' in the Legal 500 2025. Being mentioned in one of the premier rankings for lawyers worldwide is something I probably will never get used to. What makes me even more proud, is how Deviant Legal is perceived after only one year:

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René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Often I associate buying real estate with slick, quick & posh people. Recently I had an opportunity which nuanced that perspective, as I bought the plot on which my mother lives.

A photo of my mother and I at the civil notary, where I sign the deed of transfer of the plot of land on which she lives.

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René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Often I associate buying real estate with slick, quick & posh people. Recently I had an opportunity which nuanced that perspective, as I bought the plot on which my mother lives.

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Darby Saxbe @darbysaxbe.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

🚨BREAKING. From a program officer at the National Science Foundation, a list of keywords that can cause a grant to be pulled. I will be sharing screenshots of these keywords along with a decision tree. Please share widely. This is a crisis for academic freedom & science.

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René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Thanks for agreeing with me!😊 because it should indeed not be about the (male) gender, but about the best ideas. You’re a star!⭐️😂

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René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

In case I should tell my client that their case only has a 2% chance of success, many would give up before even trying. The reality is that women-founded start-ups actually face these odds for obtaining funding only. A thread

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René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

On January 28, I will give a lecture about serious games & health care at Games for Health's monthly get together in Eindhoven. Program • 16:30 – Walk-in with refreshments • 17:00 – Talk by René Otto • 17:30 – Q&A session • 18:00 – Informal networking drinks Be there or be square!

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Tobi Schnackenberg @tobischna.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

‼️ THIS IS NOT OUTBOUND. Some random company created a rip off of Outbound, stealing our concept and even using our description texts to sell this garbage. They even added our lovely dog companion to their ugly AI art.

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Rami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · 16/12/2024

I am not going to get into specifics right now for various reasons but all I can say is launchgood.com/1948 deserves to hit its goal in the light of the shit this industry does to @rasheedabueideh.bsky.social

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Dreams on a Pillow - a videogame experience about the 1948 Nakba, based on a true story | LaunchGood

A pseudo-3D stealth adventure game about a land full of people being made into a people without land

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