Music Industry Conflicted On Guitar Hero, Rock Band 140
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from the we-all-know-how-quick-they-are-to-adapt dept.
from the we-all-know-how-quick-they-are-to-adapt dept.
Wired is running a story about the friction between the music industry and music-based games, such as Guitar Hero and Rock Band. Despite the fact that these games are very successful and are drawing a great deal of attention to the music represented in the games, the industry is not pleased with the licensing arrangements that allow the games to use their songs. Quoting: "Putting the brakes on music gaming would hurt everyone in the ailing music industry. Instead of demanding greater profit participation, Warner should be angling for creative participation. Thirty years ago, Hollywood took a similar threat — the VCR — and turned it into a new source of revenue, building customer loyalty in the process. The music industry could use new games the same way — but its track record suggests that it won't."
Re:Yeah yeah yeah... (Score:3, Funny)
This is SO WRONG.
I just play the games to listen to music.
Maybe (Score:5, Funny)
Maybe they'll get a clue one day?
Just to be prepared, I've patented a pig repellent. Never know when one of those obnoxious pigs might fly in through your window.
Note to Warner, and anyone else for that matter (Score:4, Funny)
Dear Time-Warner:
1985 called. It wants its business model back.
Change or die. You are irrelevant, and that's why you're seeing less money from licensing deals. Y'all should get down on your knees and thank God that industry publishers can still make money off of properties like "Welcome to the Jungle" and "Talk Dirty To Me."
Embrace it, or wither and die.
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Toro
Re:Note to Warner, and anyone else for that matter (Score:2, Funny)
Dear Time-Warner:
1985 called. It wants its business model back.
Change or almost die, then ask the government to give you a couple billion dollars to make up for your short sightedness. You are irrelevant, and that's why you're seeing less money from licensing deals. Y'all should get down on your knees and thank God that industry publishers can still make money off of properties like "Welcome to the Jungle" and "Talk Dirty To Me."
Embrace it, or wither and die.
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Toro
There, fixed it for ya.