Video games, LeBron James, tattoos, and copyright law, in one story? The internet is really spoiling us today. @polygon reports on a long-drawn-out case in which tattoo artist Jimmy Hayden is suing Take-Two Interactive Software, makers of the NBA 2K video games, over the use of tattoos he made for LeBron James that were reproduced in games from 2016 to 2020. Hayden's attorney argues that Take-Two "painstakingly copied" the designs. Take-Two's team says that James' tattoos are a very small part of NBA 2K, and that James has licensed his own likeness to Take-Two, so a ruling in favor of Hayden would mean James would have to ask Hayden for permission to license his own being. Here are all the details, plus background on other cases in which tattoo artists have sued video game companies. What do you think?
Interesting fact of the day, in certain places in Japan Tattoos are illegal, or more accurately, it is illegal to go to those places if you have any tattoos. These include some public beaches, waterparks, and hot springs.
To me it is a huge personal violation to outlaw where a person can go based solely on what they put on their own body.
Good morning and happy Wednesday to you amazing folks around the #Fediverse
For our #MorningMoments, let's talk about our plans for the day.
For me, I'm heading to the tattoo shop here shortly to get my right arm from the elbow to the wrist filled in with background stuff. Super excited to finally get this done and be finished with this part of my body.
Went through my stash of outdoor clothes today. Found my old Kaikkialla „long johns“ (more like a leggings).
I doubt they will keep my legs THAT warm if I can easily see my #tattoos through them 😏
Five years ago, the CEO of Razer, which makes gaming gear, laptops, bags and chairs, said the brand would make a toaster. As part of the campaign to get the product made, several Facebook users got tattoos of Razer toasters. Now, there's no toaster and the company says it will not be regularly updating its community due to inappropriate social media comments, including death threats. Tom's Hardware caught up with nine of the 12 folk who got tattooed to find out how they feel, and if they still believe.