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Hello I am creating a gaming website and have a few questions.

Reviews: would it be ok for me to post reviews and posting images about games for example.
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Then writing a review about the game details, pro's, cons etc?

2. Would it also be ok for me to make post news about upcoming and new releases using images of the game and writing about it?
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im pretty sure all would be good. If you would really want to go on the safe side just dont take copy right images but im pretty sure you would have no problems
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I cant find any reasons why this should be illegal there are alot of pages with pictures and that stuff ...
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There necessary would be no problem with that, though it would depend on the country you live in and their copyright laws. Under wherever you live's Fair Use Act you should be entitled to use that image as long as it isn't subject to copyright, which it may be as there is a little watermark which I can't read. As long as you aren't making profit off the content creator without consulting them first you will have no issues whatsoever as it's covered under your country's Fair Use Act

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Becareful to not to review or show any media from closed beta games, the rest are fine.
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Mass wrote There necessary would be no problem with that, though it would depend on the country you live in and their copyright laws. Under wherever you live's Fair Use Act you should be entitled to use that image as long as it isn't subject to copyright, which it may be as there is a little watermark which I can't read. As long as you aren't making profit off the content creator without consulting them first you will have no issues whatsoever as it's covered under your country's Fair Use Act

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Thanks for your reply

So i can take images made direct from the makers themselves such as there game case images or the ones they advertise there games with?

Do i just make there there is no watermark or tm/reg mark in the logo?

As this is only free advertising for them right? where would i get images that are safe for website use?
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mikescott0777 wrote
Mass wrote There necessary would be no problem with that, though it would depend on the country you live in and their copyright laws. Under wherever you live's Fair Use Act you should be entitled to use that image as long as it isn't subject to copyright, which it may be as there is a little watermark which I can't read. As long as you aren't making profit off the content creator without consulting them first you will have no issues whatsoever as it's covered under your country's Fair Use Act

- I study Law....


Thanks for your reply

So i can take images made direct from the makers themselves such as there game case images or the ones they advertise there games with?

Do i just make there there is no watermark or tm/reg mark in the logo?

As this is only free advertising for them right? where would i get images that are safe for website use?

An image of a game will never be copyrighted, the main images that are subject to copyright are photos taken by professional photographers of celebrities, sports stars playing etc. Under the Fair Use Act you are free to use images of video game cases since you are just writing your opinion, which you are totally entitled to.

The only way you could get in legal strife is claiming, this is the game I developed "Black Ops III" as you didn't. Feel free to make a review, and if you find you're good at it, you could become a game reviewer for The Tech Game. Best of luck with your review man!! and if you have any further questions feel free to reply again as I would be more than happy to help
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Mass wrote
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Mass wrote There necessary would be no problem with that, though it would depend on the country you live in and their copyright laws. Under wherever you live's Fair Use Act you should be entitled to use that image as long as it isn't subject to copyright, which it may be as there is a little watermark which I can't read. As long as you aren't making profit off the content creator without consulting them first you will have no issues whatsoever as it's covered under your country's Fair Use Act

- I study Law....


Thanks for your reply

So i can take images made direct from the makers themselves such as there game case images or the ones they advertise there games with?

Do i just make there there is no watermark or tm/reg mark in the logo?

As this is only free advertising for them right? where would i get images that are safe for website use?

An image of a game will never be copyrighted, the main images that are subject to copyright are photos taken by professional photographers of celebrities, sports stars playing etc. Under the Fair Use Act you are free to use images of video game cases since you are just writing your opinion, which you are totally entitled to.

The only way you could get in legal strife is claiming, this is the game I developed "Black Ops III" as you didn't. Feel free to make a review, and if you find you're good at it, you could become a game reviewer for The Tech Game. Best of luck with your review man!! and if you have any further questions feel free to reply again as I would be more than happy to help


Thats great last question.

Can i use other images from the games for example metal gear solid use these images;
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no mate, ive seen some people do it before and there still doing it now.
just dont go OTT, I dont think itis illegal bro
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