Rock star rejects Rockstar's lowball offer for GTA VI song use
Grand Theft Auto VI has been making waves even before its release. A recent controversy involves Martyn Ware, a member of the British synthpop group Heaven 17.
Rockstar's Offer Rejected
Rockstar Games offered $7,500 to use the song "Temptation" in GTA VI. Martyn Ware found this offer "extremely derisory" and rejected it.
He expressed his frustration on social media, stating that the offer was not worth the potential visibility.
Ware's Perspective
Ware highlighted the massive earnings of the GTA franchise. He mentioned that GTA V generated $8.6 billion, making the $7,500 offer seem insignificant.
He argued that the visibility from being featured in GTA VI wouldn't compensate for the low financial offer.
Industry Reactions
Ware's tweets sparked a debate about fair compensation for artists in video games. Some argued that the visibility alone was valuable.
However, Ware pointed out that a million streams only generate about $1,000 for artists.
GTA VI's Ambitions
GTA VI aims to be even more ambitious than its predecessor. The game will feature a wide range of popular and classic songs on its radio stations.
The game is set in a fictional Florida-inspired location called Leonida. Players will control characters named Lucia and possibly Jason.
Release Date Speculations
The release date for GTA VI is still uncertain. While some internal conflicts suggest a 2026 release, Rockstar aims for an autumn 2025 launch.
Key Points:
- Rockstar offered $7,500 for "Temptation" in GTA VI.
- Martyn Ware rejected the offer as too low.
- Debate ensued about fair compensation for artists.
- GTA VI set in fictional Leonida, inspired by Florida.
- Release date speculated for autumn 2025.
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