February 20, 2011
Nairume said:As much as I hate to side with Capcom, it was kind of crazy to expect them to not go after a band that was actually profiting on using their IP.
"It's been an open secret for a long time," said an industry figure who is definitely not made up. "When we make a videogame, we don't need permission from fans to put in the characters we want. If Capcom wants to include Firebrand and not Mega Man, based on what will make a more balanced videogame, it can do that, because Capcom's making the game. Not the fans."
BY2K said:Oh God, I didn't see the date on that cease and desist. It happened way before Legends 3 was cancelled.
Where did you get the date from? lulz, if true.cybercircuit1 said:Old, I'm assuming.
If people posted this when it happened, we could have seen it coming!BY2K said:Oh God, I didn't see the date on that cease and desist. It happened way before Legends 3 was cancelled.
Perhaps there was a change in the amount of money/publicity the band was bringing in.Kulock said:Except they have to have known about the Protomen for years now, Capcom's too tied in on the community side not to, and the lawyers can't be that slow on the draw. So what's changed, what have they done differently to deserve the sudden smackdown?
How does the timing excuse it?Knux-Future said:Exactly...but no Capcom is evil and all that.
Wikipedia said:In 2007, The Protomen played at Capcom's booth at San Diego Comic Con by Capcom's invitation.
Those names happened to be Albert Wily and Thomas Light.hardcastle_mccormick said:You have got to be kidding me.
Act 2 was barely Mega Man related at all. A couple of names as best.
Nairume said:Those names happened to be Albert Wily and Thomas Light.
By googling "Capcom+evil+monsters" then clicking "I'm feeling lucky."demonturkey said:So where was this found?
D'oh. Kept looking at the header and footer.rpmurphy said:It's in the email shown in the OP.
It's in the email shown in the OP.Jinfash said:Where did you get the date from? lulz, if true.
Luigiv said:Well if they're making a tidy profit off of this then they should be paying who ever owns the original compositions royalties. That's the way things work in the music business (seriously, it's ruthless). That being said, I don't see a concert of Megaman covers making enough profit to be worth the fuss of paying lawyers to write a C&D letter. That'd be like going after those shitty cover bands who play at pubs on the weekend.
They are two of the most prominent characters in the franchise behind Mega Man himself. If Capcom doesn't like that they are using their characters, no matter how little, it is their right to say something.hardcastle_mccormick said:That's where the "barely" comes into play. I don't see the point of your reply.
@HearstLee Damn, you had our hopes up. We thought we could join the ranks of those that have gotten in trouble for creating original music.
DMPrince said:fansites are next.
ultron87 said:You have to be kidding me.
They've fucking played at Capcom's booth at a trade show before.
God damnit, if this prevents them from playing at Gencon in 2 weeks I'm going to be extremely unhappy.
And they aren't "copying Megaman". They make prog rock concept albums that are extremely loosely based on Megaman. They don't even use any of the music or anything.
FINALFANTASYDOG said:
So that's the band's twitter denying it happened? smh if true.FINALFANTASYDOG said:
Luigiv said:Well if they're making a tidy profit off of this then they should be paying who ever owns the original compositions royalties. That's the way things work in the music business (seriously, it's ruthless). That being said, I don't see a concert of Megaman covers making enough profit to be worth the fuss of paying lawyers to write a C&D letter. That'd be like going after those shitty cover bands who play at pubs on the weekend.
ramine said:1 month ago, this would have been ok. Now it's just poor timing and really feels like spitting on the fans just a little more.