![]() ![]() Some video games actually do not survive a licensing issue as it takes a lot of effort and resources to go back to a 9 years old game to replace a song if not able to re-license it.īut if you have the 2002 PS2 or PC version, you are a lucky one! And if you have the Epic Records’ box set, you are even luckier! In the case of “Grand Theft Auto: Vice City”, re-issuing the game was tedious and a long process but ultimately the new version of the game does not include the Michael Jackson songs. Those licenses are also limited in time which varies between 7 and 9 years. ![]() Plus, copyright laws differ all over the world which makes the licensing process much more difficult as games have become a global phenomenon. The copyright for songs and recordings are separate so publishers who want both need both the song license and a recording licence. Why you should ask? Music licensing for games is just as complex as navigating licensing for film or TV.
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