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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!

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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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René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Happy to think along with how I can help!

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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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René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Normally I only get summoned by shouting objection…. (Happy to help)

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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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René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Thank you so much, really appreciate it!❤️

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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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René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

October becomes tearstober for me at this rate😭❤️

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René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Thanks for the signal boost. I think I could help with Milestone funding for Revenue Share on a relatively short notice!😊

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René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Now I want to use this as a quote within my guide. Together with your "damn son".... LOL

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René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Chairman mouse, I'm dying😂❤️

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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 · 09/10/2025

No thanks needed. I hope it helps!❤️

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René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

You’re welcome and thanks for giving feedback. We want to make it as accessible as possible, which also includes the font. We will also look into different kind of accessibility as well!

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René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

That is great, thank you so much for forwarding!😊

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René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Thank you so much! Feel free to spread it or to include it as a resource on your site!🫶🏻

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René Otto @aceottorney.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Thank you so much for sharing!😊

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

Thank you so much, that’s awesome❤️

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

Haha we promise we didn’t have any confidential info😂

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

Thank you so much for covering this!❤️

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