How To Monetize YouTube Gaming Videos 2016 Update - DMCA Defense - YouTube Red Income
631Learn how to monetize your gaming videos on YouTube without fear of copyright strikes, content id claims or dmca takedowns. In this update, we'll discuss YouTube's gaming monetization policy, YouTube's new fight against unsupported DMCA takedowns and how YouTube Red may or may not affect your income in the short and long term.
Many creators ask me "What can I Monetize on YouTube?" or "Can I monetize gameplay videos?"
Here is a list of some important Game Developers and Publishers who allow or prohibit monetization (updated 1/1/15):
Atlus: An Atlus rep returned my email to say that they do not grant official permission to use their footage or monetize transformative works. However, they also do not outwardly object to users using their content or monetizing transformative works save for in special cases.
Activision Blizzard: The only exceptions to this rule are if you participate in partner programs with YouTube, Justin.tv, Blip.tv, Own3d.tv, or Ustream.tv (the Production Websites) whereby a Production Website may pay you for views of a Production if you are accepted into their partner program."
Bethesda Softworks: It’s also okay for you to monetize your videos via the YouTube partner program and similar programs on other video sharing sites.
Bungie: BE VERY CAREFUL WITH BUNGIE. I've moved them here because they seem to have changed their stance. However, the language is very vague and they don't seem too keen about ads in general. Quote: We ask that you put some time and effort into your content. Make it your own. Don't just upload a copy of our video and slap ads on it. We don't slap ads on our own stuff. If you do that, we reserve the right to have the content removed and send you a nasty letter.
Electronic Arts (EA): Update: EA has now published their permissions online.
Microsoft: Microsoft has updated their policy to allow video creation and monetization. Read their rules carefully as they are very specific and detailed. Website
Mojang: Mojang was recently acquired by Microsoft, so I don't know how that will affect Minecraft in the long term. For now, everything seems to be okay.
Sony Online Entertainment (SoE): "You can monetize your videos through "partner programs" on sites like Twitch and YouTube."
Warner Bros: Contact Warner Bros. Prior to monetization since they do not grant a blanket license online. I also want to stress caution when dealing with WB because a few other people have reported that they've received a different answer from the one I received from their PR department.
I also have videos talking about how to monetize videos using music and movies - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OGSaAUlQPU
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