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How to get your music placed in a video game
The GamesIndustry.biz Academy talks to experts from both industries to create the ultimate guide to getting your music placed in a video game

Should streamers be worried about DMCA strikes on Twitch?
A rash of copyright claims from music labels points to difficult times ahead for video game streamers
Are video games the future of live music?
Travis Scott's concert in Fortnite grabbed the headlines, and suggested a way forward for a music industry hit hard by COVID-19
Are bootleg game soundtracks damaging the industry?
The popularity of video game music clashes with its lack of availability in physical formats -- we examine both sides of this complex issue
Six ways video game composers are missing out on money
Video game music is more accessible than ever before, but a lack of business knowledge among composers means money is being left on the table

How does the games industry solve its problem with music licensing?
Developers risk having their games removed from sale due to expired licenses -- experts from music and games weigh in on the problem