DarkestLink
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Nintendo Now Taking Ad Revenue from YouTube Let's Plays of Their Games
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This isn't any different than, for example, Nintendo coming around and saying they have the right to all the advertising on Nintendo-based fan sites, like this one. Which, if they did so, they'd have no way to support themselves and many would shut down. Many other potential ones will never start because other companies will not do that so they'll make it about something else. It's the same thing. The fact that it's about the commentary and not the content is important. It is hardly a childish reaction either. You are at a disadvantage to continue it. Other companies' games don't have the same handicap, you'll gravitate towards them instead. Nintendo loses the free advertising it gets.
I don't understand your point about Rockstar Ventus (too lazy to quote)... they're one of the nice developers.
And I completely agree with Juice. No one's going to stop doing LP's either, most Youtubers do it for fun, people need to stop over-reacting about something that isn't even effecting them. That's why they're enjoyable to watch, just people having a lot of fun with the games they play. They won't stop playing Nintendo games just because they won't make money off them, now. I think saying that's a pretty big insult to a lot of Youtubers out there to be honest, too, practically accusing them of just being out for cash. Some are but many aren't, and still have the passion, and can continue earning money from the thousands of other games out there!
And let's not get this sense of entitlement gamers get. Just because you get one thing doesn't mean you you are entitled that thing for the rest of time. Things change. And this change isn't a bad thing; it's just normal. Not profiting off someone else's IP; THE HORROR! Doing it in the first place was a blessing.
Plus, people will still earn money if they like. Companies will still operate just as they did, pay Nintendo royalties to use their content but still make money off them. You know, like, how it's always worked? The only people who will suffer will be the ones who just commentate over a game. If they want to earn money on Youtube, they can put in the effort like channels like Freddiew does, with original, well-made content. Just like Nintendo made it's way with original, well-made content. They didn't just do commentaries over COD gameplay.
And I completely agree with Juice. No one's going to stop doing LP's either, most Youtubers do it for fun, people need to stop over-reacting about something that isn't even effecting them. That's why they're enjoyable to watch, just people having a lot of fun with the games they play. They won't stop playing Nintendo games just because they won't make money off them, now. I think saying that's a pretty big insult to a lot of Youtubers out there to be honest, too, practically accusing them of just being out for cash. Some are but many aren't, and still have the passion, and can continue earning money from the thousands of other games out there!
And let's not get this sense of entitlement gamers get. Just because you get one thing doesn't mean you you are entitled that thing for the rest of time. Things change. And this change isn't a bad thing; it's just normal. Not profiting off someone else's IP; THE HORROR! Doing it in the first place was a blessing.
Plus, people will still earn money if they like. Companies will still operate just as they did, pay Nintendo royalties to use their content but still make money off them. You know, like, how it's always worked? The only people who will suffer will be the ones who just commentate over a game. If they want to earn money on Youtube, they can put in the effort like channels like Freddiew does, with original, well-made content. Just like Nintendo made it's way with original, well-made content. They didn't just do commentaries over COD gameplay.
DarkestLink
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I...disagree. If it were just about commentary, why not make a game review or a podcast? Much quicker. Actually, sometimes the commentary can really turn me off when it's not related to the gameplay at all. In fact, if it's just about the commentary, forget the LP entirely and just film yourself talking into your webcam.
No I get your point and that may be completely valid. My point is coming from a different angle though.
I'm not here to argue with you mate, I think we've just had a bit of a misunderstanding.
I wasn't arguing with the fact of if the reaction is justified, all I'm saying is regardless of if its justified or not, it will happen.
I'm not the best at working things, *sigh*.
Oh and not all YouTubers will stop, but some could. Maybe I'm blowing this slightly too far out of proportion though I guess...
Justac00lguy
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Well the commentary and video goes hand in hand, people want to see how others play the game while obviously listening to them and their reactions etc. Even though what separates the best LPers is the commentary style/quality, their videos wouldn't be the same without the visual aspect to relate to.
Again, the gameplay is merely a backdrop - the stuff that facilitates the commentary getting through to the public. A stage play is all about the acting, right? So why have costumes, lights, hell even dialogue? Because it all melds together to get you the reaction you desire.
JuicieJ
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They're still making money off of videos that have content they didn't make, though. The fact that they're commenting doesn't change that. I'll admit it would be kind of nice for Nintendo to SPLIT the profits, but it really doesn't matter either way.
Justac00lguy
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However they aren't merely just stealing the content, they are providing genuine entertainment, they are bringing multiple people to the site, a lot of LPers drive a lot of the views that YouTube gets. Plus the fact that they essentially advertise Nintendo games (free advertisement), due to the sheer accessibility of viewers being able to watch then it's easy for them to provide videos to the masses. I can guarantee that such LPers have benefited Nintendo in some kind of fashion through this "free advertising".
Some LPers rely on this to support themselves. It is the same kind of thing.
Actually, no. Copyright law is not on Nintendo's side in this. Copyright law allows for fair use for the purposes of criticism, education, and commentary. Making the use of the copywritten content entirely legal.
I think people are treating Youtube as something it's not; in every walk of life, if I profiteered off someone else's product, I'd be sued, or told to stop, and all a manner of things, not just left to do it. It happens all the time. Youtube isn't some God-like, untouchable being above the Law. People being able to do it is a damn good thing that they shouldn't squander nor take for granted, or complain when/if it goes since they were damn lucky to be able to do it even in the first place.
This is far from a bad thing to happen.
This is far from a bad thing to happen.
So, wouldn't this mean that I could upload the newest hit movie to youtube, provided I commented on it?
JuicieJ
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Again, lazy like GameStop. If LPing is really the only thing they can find to make money, they must be pretty poor excuses of a human being.
Legal, yes. Doesn't mean Nintendo doesn't have the right to get the money they deserve.
U.S. Copyright Office - Fair Use
Here you guys go. Commentary is legit. Who cares if it is lazy? On disc DLC is lazy. Releasing incomplete games is lazy. Hell, going to sleep on the job is lazy. There's no problem with commentary being added to the list. What, are you mad because the commentators make easier money than you do? Well...go grab a mic, a popular game, some capture equipment, and have a blast.
Here you guys go. Commentary is legit. Who cares if it is lazy? On disc DLC is lazy. Releasing incomplete games is lazy. Hell, going to sleep on the job is lazy. There's no problem with commentary being added to the list. What, are you mad because the commentators make easier money than you do? Well...go grab a mic, a popular game, some capture equipment, and have a blast.
JuicieJ
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No. I refuse to stoop to a level that low. If I'm going to make a living, I'm going to EARN it by doing my OWN work, not mooching off of others'.