New Microsoft Rules Prohibit Profiting On Streaming Games

With these rules they'll get less exposure; why not let people stream and post videos to help drum up the hype? This is just legal bullshit that's going to get the public's panties in a twist.

I guess I'll have to see about disabling ads during my Fable: The Journey play through on Friday :(

Okay now that's just stupid. Microsoft doesn't want their games to be seen.

So... I wonder how this will affect Bob's journey through the world of Fable the Journey.

No Viva Pinata? No Perfect Dark Zero? and most of all no more KAMEO?
Damn Microsoft bringing down dah hamma!

Wow, and I thought regular old NDAs were bad for streamers.

But but those streams allow people to see all the game without buying them. They totally don't allow people to see what a game is like, so they can make an informed decision.

Also, I wonder how this will effect Rooster Teeth and Red vs. Blue?

I'm more afraid that these events will spark more companies to want to profit off us streaming their games without permission.

This is a major concern.

Why Do You Squeal Like A Pig Joseph

Talk about shooting yourself in the foot. It's not like a single video of halo 4 is going to generate amplitudes of money for the broadcaster anyway. The extra commentary and shenanigans earn that in itself though. What. a. CROCK. of shit.

Well, that's shitty.

Youtube doesn't let us monetize videos with gameplay footage anyway (if you do, it eventually gets revoked). Still, I can't upload anything on that list from now on because it could show up on the youtube feed on the side of the main page (where there are ads we make money from). In a roundabout way, that can be argued a violation of the "rules". Also, if we ever become youtube partners, I have to go back and hide or backup/remove everything on that list. That includes most of our Nobunaga videos.

Well if microsoft wants to do it than they better be prepared for the shit storm to follow. People will just play other games and it will keep devs from wanting microsoft to publish their shit, because of lack of exposure. Roosterteeth should be fine btw. Doesnt really matter for ppl who want to see gameplay in the long run because there are plenty of youtubers doing game playthroughs who arent in a ad program, so there will still be videos up. This only fucks over streamers and popular youtubers.

Dick move, I approve, catch that groove...

Is this seriously enforceable and/or would breaking these 'rules' be actionable?

I don't see why Microsoft would care if someone's making money off of streaming their games, they have enough money to buy their own fucking country! Also gaming isn't something that's important to them since they own the computer market. Coincidentally, people will be streaming off of Microsoft run Operating systems! :P

I guess Microsoft is operating under the assumption/delusion that if people can't watch their games being played, then they'll just HAVE to buy the game to see it! Because that's how the world works: less exposure = MOAR SALEZ! Well, these are the same people that think Xbox LIVE Gold is a good business practice, so this doesn't surprise me so much.

Now how am I going to get my fill of streamed Kinectimals? Microsoft, you done eff'd up.

This is complete BS of the highest order, If it was to stop their game being showed why not ban any unofficial videos. Whats to stop people creating a new youtube account, posting the video and posting a link on their blog/site

I wonder who's the guy who made that rule? It may seem pointless, but knowing the guy behind it can tell a lot. It's like when you ask: why does every game in EA has to be multiplayer? Search Frank Gibeau and you'll get your answer.

A game like Halo 4 will make money regardless of exposure on Youtube and Twitch. It just will because it's Halo.

Anyways, copyright and fair use don't mix. Their rules wont stop their games from surfacing on the internet and prevent someone from profiting from it.

GG Microsoft, way to shoot yourself in the foot. You really think this will prevent people from profiting off streaming these games? LOL

Asinine in its purest form. My memory isn't serving too well, so can someone tell me if Microsoft gives into public backlash easily?

I'm not 100% sure but I think this applies for straight gameplay. You can see similar wording in almost every gother ame's EULA. I'm pretty sure Fair Use rules still apply here, otherwise a vast majority of sites would not be able to have video reviews and the like of the games. Not sure about the rules for streaming though.

Hey Microsoft! You know that show that made Halo HUGE and gave you MILLIONS? You know Red Vs. Blue? Know how important Rooster Teeth was for your success with the XBox? I may be wrong but I do think that they had at least some influence. Also their website Achievement Hunter is pretty much entirely made dedicated to your system. Well I guess we will never hear from those guys ever again. It's okay Rage Quit was kind of annoying.

Oh god no more Kinectimals streams either?

OH GOD

You know really, who cares? Why do we care so much about supporting MS's large ass head and wallet with these sorry, dying franchises? I much rather watch someone play xcom, at least there is some unpredictability there...