In this episode, I talk about how to get a publisher for your game with Jay Powell. Jay has a TON of experience and wisdom about this very subject, and gives a ton of great advice and resources on the episode. If you've thought about getting a publisher for your game, this is the one you need to listen to!

With game company acquisitions becoming so common in the industry lately, I sat down to talk with Matthew Roazen, M&A lawyer and a part of my law firm. We discuss why you'd want to sell your game company, what to look for in a deal, and how to prepare yourself for the sale. If you have dreams of getting acquired and cashing out, don't miss this one!

In this episode, I talk about starting up a new board game company and running successful Kickstarter campaigns with Peter and Brad from Cardboard Alchemy. We discuss their amazing Flamecraft campaign, working with artists, and how to build your community. Don't miss it!

In this episode, I talk tabletop game production with Justin Jacobson of Restoration Games. Specifically, we discuss all of the work involved in bringing the titular "Dark Tower" from Restoration Games' Return to Dark Tower game to life. From design considerations to engineering and manufacturing, we discuss it all. We also touch on the difficulties in creating miniatures for your board game project.

 In this episode, I explore the world of DMCA takedowns with podcast and entertainment lawyer Gordon Firemark. We discuss how to protect yourself from copyright infringement if you run any kind of online service and the recent news about Nintendo taking down a ton of game music from YouTube. Don't miss it!

In this episode, we're talking one of my favorite things - solo board games! I discuss the design and publishing process with Greg Favro, who is coming off of a HUGE $300,000+ Kickstarter for Spire's End: Hildegard. Don't miss it!

In this episode, I speak with Game Jolt's CEO Yaprak DeCarmine about why game jams are so great, how the Game Jolt platform helps make them happen, and about Game Jolt's newest feature, Fireside. Don't miss it!

In this episode, I discuss all types of intellectual property for board games with law professor Christopher Seaman and law grad Thuan Tran. We go through patents, trademarks, copyright and more in our explanation of what is protected and what isn't in board game law. Don't miss it!

In this episode, I talk with Pontus and Lex from G.Round and Global Top Round, two companies that help indie developers get publishers and funding, analyze and test their games, and basically help to turn your games into successes! We discuss how their...

In this episode, I have a candid conversation about getting US COVID-relief loans, such as PPP and EIDL loans, for game development. I'm joined by former tax pro and head of Sonic Toad Media, Rachel Presser, to talk through some of the challenges and...

In this episode, I talk about bouncing back from an initially-unsuccessful Kickstarter campaign with Marc and Tom from Orange Nebula (creators of the Vindication series and Unsettled). We also touch on the reasons WHY you're designing and publishing...

In this episode, I chat with Jeffrey and Andrew from Road to Infamy Games, designers of Crypt, Canvas, and Cosmocracy. We talk designing, playtesting, and publishing games during the pandemic, tips for new designers, and lots of other great stuff!

How is COVID19 affecting the tabletop games industry? I discuss this with guests Justin Jacobson and Ben Harkins.

Let's talk game music law with attorney Tamera Bennett!

Post-Apocalyptic Farming & Game Development with Danny Wynne of Bird Bath Games

Leveraging your Game's Brand in other Media with entertainment lawyer Gordon Firemark

Gen Con 2019 Tabletop Games Legal Q&A panel with Justin Jacobson of Restoration Games

Discussing the business side of running a game dev company with Keith Warner of New World Interactive

Talking about how to bring back forgotten classic games with Justin Jacobson of Restoration Games

Discussing Kickstarter and running a game platform with Alex Koshelkov of Crytivo

Talking advertising and Feudum with Mark Swanson of Odd Bird Games

Discussing game publishing and gaming in Norway and Japan with Jordan Draper

Taxes, taxes, taxes - it's something that almost all of my game developer clients fear. Fear not! Ernest Jones is here to answer some common questions and give great advice for handling your game dev tax situation! Don't miss this episode!

In this episode, I discuss paid advertising for your game's Kickstarter project, crowdfunding trademark trouble, and more with Mike Gnade of Rock Manor Games. Don't miss this one!