Kinda really bullshit. This case states it’s not enough to get permission from the publisher. Now every digital store would need to get licenses for the assets of the content they’re selling, on top of a license for the final product.
PRS claims “many game titles which incorporate PRS members’ musical works are made available on Steam,” including “high profile series” such as Forza Horizon, FIFA/EA FC, and GTA.
So what is Rockstar, EA, etc doing producing games without a proper music license? Why is Valve being punished for selling something those game devs didn’t have rights to distribute?
What about cinemas playing movie trailers that feature music? They need special permission beyond the licensing agreements already in place or something?
How about the games sold on Amazon? Epic?
Disband the clown show bringing this to court. Embarrassing.
I’m torn because it would still put money in that shitty company’s pocket.