Why is it that video games are not filmable? I cannot imagine Grand Illusions' (https://www.youtube.com/user/henders007) videos being flagged for not owning the copyright for the toys he does "let's plays" of.
YouTube Blocks Game Videos, Industry Offers Help
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#22Earlier quoted context omitted.
1) Are you really going to make a hot-air blanket statement like "Most video game music is crap"? You do realize that even mid-budget games like Resident Evil 5 & Remember Me (both with really good soundtracks) record using Hollywood sized orchestras. 2) A "CLONE" of a game is different. Especially when you clone an iconic game that Nintendo still sells. It's clearly not as evil an industry as you seem to be consider…
1) it's not because you record with an orchestra that it's not crap, sorry. Music is not just about how much money you throw at it, if there's no art in it, it's just crap. And when I say "there's exceptions" I dont know how you can say i make a blanket statement. 2) Sorry, but a 20+ year old game should be in the public domain, period. Why do we apply copyrights which are longer than what we apply on drugs? Sorry bu…
>if you are an extremely talented musician, it's not in videogames that you'll get [...] the best salaries
>Music is not just about how much money you throw at it
That doesn't make much sense.
Re: YouTube Blocks Game Videos, Industry Offers Help
#23Earlier quoted context omitted.
1) it's not because you record with an orchestra that it's not crap, sorry. Music is not just about how much money you throw at it, if there's no art in it, it's just crap. And when I say "there's exceptions" I dont know how you can say i make a blanket statement. 2) Sorry, but a 20+ year old game should be in the public domain, period. Why do we apply copyrights which are longer than what we apply on drugs? Sorry bu…
>if you are an extremely talented musician, it's not in videogames that you'll get [...] the best salaries >Music is not just about how much money you throw at it That doesn't make much sense.
>Music is not just about how much money you throw at it
I meant that because someone else mentioned the usage of orchestra as a sign of good music. It is not.
Re: YouTube Blocks Game Videos, Industry Offers Help
#24I don't understand, can video game companies really claim copyright over gameplay videos? Or is this just a Youtube-specific thing?
With YouTube specifically, a game company can opt to take any revenue from ads generated by videos of their games. Notably Nintendo has done this.
You can also choose to split the revenue with the uploader.
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#26Is Google deliberately trying to kill off Youtube?
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#27What stands out most about this issue is the open-mindedness of the Video Games Industry. The fact that they've stood up for someone's ability to not only record their gameplay, but on top of that, make money from it just shows how understanding they are (unlike neighboring industries that take down amateur remixes from Soundcloud and YouTube). They're one of the few industries that generally: ● Don't Sue Pirates ● D…
When we were revising our Terms of Use recently we wanted to make sure there was a provision about monetising gameplay video being allowed. This is because previously we were getting a fair amount of email users who required us to give written permission so that Twitch would allow it.
We actually got a fair amount of push back from our lawyer who advised us against it.
We did include it it though I feel he added a lot of extra weaseling to the clause that probably wasn't needed.
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#28Earlier quoted context omitted.
Don't claim copyright infringement on uploaded video game soundtracks to YouTube (except Square Enix because their Final Fantasy OST still sells big) Because most video game music is crap, really. Of course, there are exceptions, but nothing that would really sell anyway if they were marketing it. Don't send DMCA notices to people who remix their content (make mods) Huh... you haven't heard about Nintendo I guess? Th…
1) Are you really going to make a hot-air blanket statement like "Most video game music is crap"? You do realize that even mid-budget games like Resident Evil 5 & Remember Me (both with really good soundtracks) record using Hollywood sized orchestras. 2) A "CLONE" of a game is different. Especially when you clone an iconic game that Nintendo still sells. It's clearly not as evil an industry as you seem to be consider…
Music production quality can be very good but the music itself can still be crap.
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#29I don't understand, can video game companies really claim copyright over gameplay videos? Or is this just a Youtube-specific thing?
Publishers who own the IP to titles can claim copyright to the gameplays. Since it is basically free promotion for their games, it's against their best interest. Hence, you see them offering their blessing and support to YouTubers.
Isn't this the same as with product placement in TV shows?
Sometimes you see the characters using a Mac complete with logo visible and sometimes the logo gets covered.
The reasons for this may also come from both ends. Either Apple can say "We did not authorize the use of our trademark" or they could just enjoy the free exposure on TV. On the other hand, the TV shows producers could say "What we would do with displaying the logo in that way would be advertising, therefore Apple would have to pay us to show their logo. Otherwise we just cover it up"
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#30I'm pretty sure that Twitch will happily fill the gap here.