Fun fact: a big part of why I *DO NOT* want to leave California is that the state's labor laws for protection of personal work done outside of work hours and on personal equipment are very robust. If you are based out of CA (like Double Fine is), it's illegal for your employer to claim ownership.
Chris KerrNEW: I spoke with multiple video game developers and a U.S. employment lawyer to learn more about restrictive side clauses that often prevent employees at major companies from pursuing hobbyist work or personal projects. In an industry renowned for creativity, why are we stifling it?