Industry Veteran Martyn Ware Speaks Out
Renowned musician Martyn Ware, known for founding The Human League and Heaven 17, recently took to Twitter to reveal an alleged 'iniquitous' offer from Rockstar Games for the rights to his music.
The Controversial Offer
Ware shared that Rockstar approached him to license the use of Heaven 17's hit song 'Temptation' for the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6, offering a mere $7.5k (£5.7k) for a buyout of all future royalties from the game.
Industry Knowledge vs. Exposure
Despite suggestions that the exposure from GTA 6 would be valuable, Ware stood firm, citing his extensive experience in artist rights advocacy and explaining why the offer was unfair, highlighting the disparity between the offer and the game's massive revenue.
Counter Offer Rejected
After his publisher made a counter offer of £75k, Rockstar allegedly refused, leaving the situation unresolved. It remains uncertain if this offer is standard practice for artists collaborating with the gaming industry.
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