Copyright Concerns

[Kyro]

Hey Guys,

First of I'm a game developer, and I was just wondering what the implications are for me if I find a few of the Remixes that I would like to use in one of the games I make. I would like to know who's permission I need.

Is it both the original developer/publisher and the remixer?

or just the remixer due to the remix being significantly different?

Please dont me.

[The Pezman]

Probably need more information about the game (is it freeware, where do you intend to release it, etc?).

What kind of games do you develop? I myself just recently started working with XNA. Quite interesting, and many possibilities.

[OverCoat]

If it's freeware you could probably get away with just crediting the remixer and OC Remix, provided it's not something large in scope like that 3D Chrono Trigger thing.

[Zephyr]

It's a little risky in being that the remixes are based on a commercial product, but what are you planning to do with the game, if it's flash/freeware, then I doubt anyone would care (obviously talk to the remixer and credit them) but if you're planning on selling it, then this probably is a good way to get sued.

[Kyro]

Thanks for the replies guys.

Yeah I would intend to sell commercially, so it is rather riske.

Ohwell, The remixers on this site are just too damn good.

I love their music hahaha

[The Author]

Well, some remixers actually make music professionally ya know.

You could ask them to work on your soundtrack (provided that you pay them, seeing as you plan to make money off of the game.)

Do not use remixes for a game made with the intent of being sold. It would be illegal for you to do so and it may draw attention to the gray area this site is comfortably located in.

[Zephyr]

Ya, if it's a commercial game then it's definitely not legal. But like RD just said, there are remixers who could make a soundtrack for you.

[TheHands]

Doesn't seem very professional to use remixes from other video games in a game you plan to sell, unless it's a parody and you'd have the permissions of all parties (including the original writers, remixers, and parent companies for each game franchise). Ditto to the original score from remixers.