http://cramgaming.com/youtube-getting-tough-video-game-monetization-12989/
If I didn't do that right, I apologize, but this is my second time making a topic, and they don't have any quick tools on making urls or quotes And yeah, I have no idea how to do this, and they don't have any area to teach you this either, so I'm winging it. Anywho, the topic at hand.
It seems that Youtube & The Powers That Be aren't very happy with how much money that Let's Players are making on Youtube, so they decided to make a new regiment starting next year that will affect every Let's Player that is not apart of a major company:
Early next year Youtube will be random checking videos regardless of whether the uploader channel is partnered with a network or not. The random check will take between 2 and 48 hours, but it?s not clear how long the process takes if suitable permissions are provided. Networks will be able to categorize channels into groups with either a Managed, or Affiliate status, with the latter most likely being more common. Affiliates will have random videos checked as per the new rules whereas those channels who are Managed might be able to avoid it.
For those who are Managed, they will not experience any changes and will continue to make money like they always have with their respective company. Affiliates, however, like AngryJoe or PewDiePie will have their content altered to not run ads, and therefore, as an added result, they will not gain any money for their videos, due to them having video game content that is not their own.
Personally, I do not know how many Let's Players are affected other than those two, but I know it will be quite a lot more than just them, hell, it might even be Two Best Friends & Team Four Star that will also be affected as well.
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For those of you wondering about all the studios stance on this matter, here are what some of the major companies guidelines are (If you can't go to the link
* Activision - Does not allow derivative works per their terms. See 3. License.
* Bungie - Specifically says not to create derivative works from their software in their terms. Probably why Halo is a pain.
* Capcom - OK if you aren?t making any money. See this FAQ post on their forums.
* Codemasters - Does not grant permission to monetize videos. Posting videos is accepted.
* GungHo Online - These guys do stuff like Ragnarok Online. Videos OK, monetization not OK.
* Microsoft - Videos are completely fine as long as you are not paid. They say part of this includes Halo in their rules, so Bungie may or may not still get on your case. Check out the rules here.
* Natsume - These guys are famous for Harvest Moon among others. From an email they allow videos without monetization.
* Naughty Dog - The Last of Us, Uncharted, Jak and Daxter? great games, but they don?t want you to use ANY of their footage (said via email).
* Nintendo - Encourages videos (especially Let?s Plays), but may decide to monetize your video. The exact wording is on Go Nintendo.
* NIS America - Famous for stuff like Danganrompa and Disgaea. Encourages videos, monetization not allowed.
* Rockstar / Take-Two Interactive - Encourages videos unless they are just straight cutscene footage (Let?s Plays with cutscenes OK). Pretty sure they don?t want things monetized. See the full rules here.
* Sega - Does not give any license for YouTube footage .
* SNK - They do not give license for derivative works.
* Square Enix - Does not grant individual permission to use their works, but DOES grant permission to larger entities. .
* TecmoKoei - Famous for stuff like Dead or Alive and Ninja Gaiden. Specifically in the words of the email, ?TecmoKoei does allow people to make video reviews and other similar works, but we do not typically allow monetization.?
* TellTale Games - The Walking Dead, Wolf Among Us, Sam and Max? these guys have some really good stuff. Let?s Plays are definitely allowed, monetization is not. See this permission post on their forums.
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And now, my opinion: This is straight-up bull pocky. Why would Youtube and the major companies just do this NOW of all times?! It's like they don't want advertisements about their game from non-bias people anymore! And yes, they did gain money out of it, but that's because if they didn't, it would take far much longer to get the games before anyone else, far much longer to make them now that they would have to get decent paying jobs to support these new rules, which would result in fewer and in-between videos of LP's and other stuff, and it would just ruin business! It's just like Jim Sterling said, and hell, he JUST said this last week! The Video Game Industry just wants to suck up every bit of money that can, and if someone else is making their money despite the fact that their money gain makes THEM even more money, they're just gonna take it away and expect them to do exactly as they are now, only for free.
When wise men speak, the masses never listen, it seems. At least not the important big-shot people among the masses anyway.
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Now then, a little conversation between us forum posters:
1: What do you think of this sudden change happening next year?
2: Are you worried about your favorite Let's Player's future?
3: Do You Think This should have happened a long time ago, and are proud of Youtube's Decision?
4: Anyone think that Video Game Crash is going to happen due to this being one of the factors?
5: Which Let's Players do you think would be fine with this outcome? Which ones do you think would not be?
6: Freestlye Final Thoughts - Your take on this with a good conclusion?
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You may now post.
If I didn't do that right, I apologize, but this is my second time making a topic, and they don't have any quick tools on making urls or quotes And yeah, I have no idea how to do this, and they don't have any area to teach you this either, so I'm winging it. Anywho, the topic at hand.
It seems that Youtube & The Powers That Be aren't very happy with how much money that Let's Players are making on Youtube, so they decided to make a new regiment starting next year that will affect every Let's Player that is not apart of a major company:
Early next year Youtube will be random checking videos regardless of whether the uploader channel is partnered with a network or not. The random check will take between 2 and 48 hours, but it?s not clear how long the process takes if suitable permissions are provided. Networks will be able to categorize channels into groups with either a Managed, or Affiliate status, with the latter most likely being more common. Affiliates will have random videos checked as per the new rules whereas those channels who are Managed might be able to avoid it.
For those who are Managed, they will not experience any changes and will continue to make money like they always have with their respective company. Affiliates, however, like AngryJoe or PewDiePie will have their content altered to not run ads, and therefore, as an added result, they will not gain any money for their videos, due to them having video game content that is not their own.
Personally, I do not know how many Let's Players are affected other than those two, but I know it will be quite a lot more than just them, hell, it might even be Two Best Friends & Team Four Star that will also be affected as well.
====================================================
For those of you wondering about all the studios stance on this matter, here are what some of the major companies guidelines are (If you can't go to the link
* Activision - Does not allow derivative works per their terms. See 3. License.
* Bungie - Specifically says not to create derivative works from their software in their terms. Probably why Halo is a pain.
* Capcom - OK if you aren?t making any money. See this FAQ post on their forums.
* Codemasters - Does not grant permission to monetize videos. Posting videos is accepted.
* GungHo Online - These guys do stuff like Ragnarok Online. Videos OK, monetization not OK.
* Microsoft - Videos are completely fine as long as you are not paid. They say part of this includes Halo in their rules, so Bungie may or may not still get on your case. Check out the rules here.
* Natsume - These guys are famous for Harvest Moon among others. From an email they allow videos without monetization.
* Naughty Dog - The Last of Us, Uncharted, Jak and Daxter? great games, but they don?t want you to use ANY of their footage (said via email).
* Nintendo - Encourages videos (especially Let?s Plays), but may decide to monetize your video. The exact wording is on Go Nintendo.
* NIS America - Famous for stuff like Danganrompa and Disgaea. Encourages videos, monetization not allowed.
* Rockstar / Take-Two Interactive - Encourages videos unless they are just straight cutscene footage (Let?s Plays with cutscenes OK). Pretty sure they don?t want things monetized. See the full rules here.
* Sega - Does not give any license for YouTube footage .
* SNK - They do not give license for derivative works.
* Square Enix - Does not grant individual permission to use their works, but DOES grant permission to larger entities. .
* TecmoKoei - Famous for stuff like Dead or Alive and Ninja Gaiden. Specifically in the words of the email, ?TecmoKoei does allow people to make video reviews and other similar works, but we do not typically allow monetization.?
* TellTale Games - The Walking Dead, Wolf Among Us, Sam and Max? these guys have some really good stuff. Let?s Plays are definitely allowed, monetization is not. See this permission post on their forums.
====================================================================
And now, my opinion: This is straight-up bull pocky. Why would Youtube and the major companies just do this NOW of all times?! It's like they don't want advertisements about their game from non-bias people anymore! And yes, they did gain money out of it, but that's because if they didn't, it would take far much longer to get the games before anyone else, far much longer to make them now that they would have to get decent paying jobs to support these new rules, which would result in fewer and in-between videos of LP's and other stuff, and it would just ruin business! It's just like Jim Sterling said, and hell, he JUST said this last week! The Video Game Industry just wants to suck up every bit of money that can, and if someone else is making their money despite the fact that their money gain makes THEM even more money, they're just gonna take it away and expect them to do exactly as they are now, only for free.
When wise men speak, the masses never listen, it seems. At least not the important big-shot people among the masses anyway.
====================================================================
Now then, a little conversation between us forum posters:
1: What do you think of this sudden change happening next year?
2: Are you worried about your favorite Let's Player's future?
3: Do You Think This should have happened a long time ago, and are proud of Youtube's Decision?
4: Anyone think that Video Game Crash is going to happen due to this being one of the factors?
5: Which Let's Players do you think would be fine with this outcome? Which ones do you think would not be?
6: Freestlye Final Thoughts - Your take on this with a good conclusion?
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You may now post.