René Otto
@aceottorney.bsky.social
Video Game Attorney & Founder @ Deviant Legal (http://www.deviantlegal.com) | Women in Games’ Ambassador | Secretary at Breda Game City | Business & Legal Mentor at Dutch Games Association
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!
October 29, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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!
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...
October 8, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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...
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!
October 1, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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!
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.
September 23, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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.
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
September 16, 2025 at 5:14 AM
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
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.
September 12, 2025 at 6:49 AM
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.
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!
August 28, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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!
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.
August 13, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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.
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.
May 7, 2025 at 6:52 AM
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.
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! 🦦
There will be a fun surprise starring our favorite Ace Otter-ney! 🦦
April 30, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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! 🦦
There will be a fun surprise starring our favorite Ace Otter-ney! 🦦
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!🙌🏻
Today will be the last day at Reboot, so feel free to message me if you still want to catch up!🙌🏻
April 16, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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!🙌🏻
Today will be the last day at Reboot, so feel free to message me if you still want to catch up!🙌🏻
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'.
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'.
April 8, 2025 at 7:23 AM
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'.
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'.
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.... 👀
I will also give two panels during the event, but more on that later.... 👀
April 4, 2025 at 6:32 AM
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.... 👀
I will also give two panels during the event, but more on that later.... 👀
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! ❤️
April 1, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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! ❤️
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! 👀
If you want to be there: a free ticket can be claimed via het QR code below! 👀
March 27, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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! 👀
If you want to be there: a free ticket can be claimed via het QR code below! 👀
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:
What makes me even more proud, is how Deviant Legal is perceived after only one year:
March 26, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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:
What makes me even more proud, is how Deviant Legal is perceived after only one year:
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.
March 4, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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.
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
January 15, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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
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!
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!
January 8, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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!
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!
As the legal advisor of HomeBearStudio, I had the opportunity to experience meeting “Otto the Otter” in one of the playtest. I have to say that it feels even more special when encountering a NPC based on you in the actual game. And now the game is available worldwide!🦦
November 26, 2024 at 8:53 AM
As the legal advisor of HomeBearStudio, I had the opportunity to experience meeting “Otto the Otter” in one of the playtest. I have to say that it feels even more special when encountering a NPC based on you in the actual game. And now the game is available worldwide!🦦
2 tickets left for Dutch Comic Con
for someone who wanted to go, but couldn’t get a ticket (yet). DM me for them!😊🫶🏻
for someone who wanted to go, but couldn’t get a ticket (yet). DM me for them!😊🫶🏻
November 24, 2024 at 8:27 AM
2 tickets left for Dutch Comic Con
for someone who wanted to go, but couldn’t get a ticket (yet). DM me for them!😊🫶🏻
for someone who wanted to go, but couldn’t get a ticket (yet). DM me for them!😊🫶🏻
Present at heroes Dutch Comic Con!🫶🏻
November 23, 2024 at 11:23 AM
Present at heroes Dutch Comic Con!🫶🏻
The first test of the 3D printed “Otto the Otter” has been done. Thanks to McFly3D it has been realized. Just time to bring it to Dutch Comic Con. And great to have it only one week after the release of “NAIRI: Rising Tide”!
November 21, 2024 at 12:37 PM
The first test of the 3D printed “Otto the Otter” has been done. Thanks to McFly3D it has been realized. Just time to bring it to Dutch Comic Con. And great to have it only one week after the release of “NAIRI: Rising Tide”!