Games Industry Law Summit Vilnius 2023

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2023年9月6日至8日，2023游戏产业法峰会在东欧成功召开。本次峰会汇聚了来自全球49个国家和地区的大型游戏、软件公司的法务人员和知名律师事务所的律师，包括微软、Epic、Valve、Wargaming、网易、腾讯、Riot Games、米哈游、Take-Two、Baker McKenzie律师事务所、Latham Watkins律师事务所、Fenwick & West律师事务所、大成律师事务所等，旨在交流分享不同国家和地区的游戏、软件行业的最新法律动态、热点问题和实操策略。
From September 6th to 8th, 2023, the 2023 Game Industry Law Summit was successfully held in Eastern Europe. This summit brought together legal professionals from large gaming and software companies, as well as renowned law firms, from 49 countries and regions worldwide. Participating companies included Microsoft, Epic, Valve, Wargaming, NetEase, Tencent, Riot Games, miHoYo, Take-Two, Baker McKenzie law firm, Latham Watkins law firm, Fenwick & West law firm, Dacheng law firm, and others. The purpose was to exchange and share the latest legal developments, hot topics, and practical strategies in the gaming and software industries across different countries and regions.

本次峰会共设置15个主题分享环节，其中，大成上海陈潇侠律师作为受邀嘉宾参与中国组“China: The Path to Success”的主题讨论，最终经过全体参会人员评选获得最有价值专业组之一。
This summit featured a total of 15 thematic sharing sessions. Among them, Lawyer Chen Xiaoxia from Dacheng Shanghai was invited as a guest to participate in the theme discussion of the Chinese team, "China: The Path to Success." After evaluation by all participants, it was recognized as one of the most valuable professional groups.

以中国游戏市场概况和整体趋势为主题，中国组就中国游戏行业相关的游戏公司整体收入、审批情况、跨境个人数据传输、与中国游戏公司的谈判策略等方面进行了详细讨论和阐述。陈律师认为，游戏监管部门已明确中国游戏行业的整体监管策略，并明确鼓励中国游戏公司出海，因此，可以预见到未来将有更多的中国游戏公司出海并购或在海外进行游戏发行。按照过去交易的管理，外国合作伙伴可能要求中国游戏公司的最上层母公司提供连带责任保证担保，但是，如中国公司为上市公司的，则该连带责任保证将面临较为严格的批准、公告程序，故实操中难度较大。陈律师建议，由于游戏行业的特殊性，双方团队之间存在较为密切的沟通、协作需求，但双方经常因沟通上的错误导致大量误解，因此建议双方团队都应包含可流利使用对方语言的团队成员。另外，相比于其他国家和地区，中国公司的信息披露制度较为完善，外国合作伙伴可通过中国的公开渠道查询到中国游戏公司的信息，以便作出更为合理的决策。
The theme of the Chinese team focused on the overview and overall trends of the Chinese gaming market. Discussions led by the Chinese team covered topics such as the overall revenue of gaming companies, approval processes, cross-border personal data transmission, and negotiation strategies with Chinese gaming companies. Lawyer Chen stated that regulatory authorities have outlined the overall regulatory strategy for the Chinese gaming industry, encouraging Chinese gaming companies to expand overseas. Therefore, it is anticipated that more Chinese gaming companies will engage in mergers and acquisitions abroad or conduct game publishing overseas.

In previous transactions, foreign partners might require the top-level parent company of Chinese gaming companies to provide joint liability guarantees. However, if the Chinese company is a publicly traded company, this joint liability guarantee will face strict approval and public announcement procedures, posing significant challenges in practical implementation. Chen recommended that due to the unique nature of the gaming industry, there is a need for close communication and collaboration between the teams on both sides. Misunderstandings often arise due to communication errors, emphasizing the importance of team members proficient in each other's languages.

Additionally, compared to other countries and regions, China's information disclosure system is relatively comprehensive. Foreign partners can access information about Chinese gaming companies through China's public channels, enabling them to make more informed decisions.

通过本次分享，与会者们对中国游戏市场概况和整体趋势及游戏公司出海的机遇有了更深入的了解，并获得了实用的建议和指导。未来，大成上海律师将继续致力于分享知识与实务经验，以法律赋能游戏行业的探索与发展。
Through this sharing session, participants gained a deeper understanding of the overview and overall trends of the Chinese gaming market, as well as the opportunities for gaming companies to expand overseas. They received practical advice and guidance. In the future, Dacheng Shanghai lawyers will continue to dedicate themselves to sharing knowledge and practical experiences, exploring and facilitating the gaming industry's development through legal empowerment.