Supergiant Games, makers of Bastion and the upcoming Transistor, would like you to know that they’re totally cool with you streaming “Let’s Play” videos of their games.
The concept of the Let’s Play has come under a bit of fire lately, as Nintendo began forcing ads onto popular Let’s Plays of their classic games, though they appeared to relent, at least somewhat, shortly afterward. Similarly, the company blocked streaming of their popular fighting game Super Smash Bros. Melee at last weekend’s EVO tournament before relenting and allowing the stream to proceed.
Amid all of that, the concept of the Let’s Play video has started to feel a bit uncertain. Supergiant’s move comes as a response to those who write in asking if they’re allowed to stream Bastion, a group whose number has doubtless increased after Nintendo’s recent activity.
Here’s Supergiant’s stance:
We often get emails from video content creators asking our permission to create and monetise videos about Bastion. We wanted to come up with a clear stance on this to save everyone the trouble of ever having to ask us about it again. Our stance is this:
You’re welcome to create Let’s Play-style videos of our games and monetise them if you want.
In more detail: Supergiant Games permits you to create free or ad-supported videos (including Let’s Plays, speed runs, reviews, commentary, and so on) using captured or streamed video from Supergiant Games’ video games. You do not need to request written permission to create such content.
Additional written permission from Supergiant Games is required for any use of Supergiant’s art, music and audio content outside of captured in-game footage (please e-mail support@supergiantgames.com with any such requests).
Should you decide to post videos containing Supergiant content, we request that you provide a functional link to our site or a product page for the version of the game used in the making of said content.
Cool move, Supergiant.
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2 responses to “Bastion Makers Tell Fans To Go Ahead And Stream Its Games”
Almost cool. If I was game dev and fans wanted to use my art/music/game for whatever, I would tell them to go nuts and do whatever they wants. It’s the highest form of flattery and I sincerely doubt it has any impact on sales.
If someone loves your series enough to want to steal the art and use it in their own fanfic or something like that… that’ sick and more power to them.
That’s just fantastic of them 🙂
bastion is one fine game indeed