Step It Up - the Jewish Dancing Game

[TC_Halogen]

This isn't me trying to be funny, just for everyone's information. I've found out from AIJ, another rhythm gaming forum, that this was happening. You can get the "game" from here, or another of their retailers. Here's the funny part:

More about it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9U6vA...mbedded#at=359

Apparently, someone found it intelligent to take a build that's obviously a copy of Stepmania 4, and not only sell that build with a ton of songs, but ALSO steal a ton of community files. For those of you who can recognize them -- there's some r21freak community files, some ITG Rebirth files, and a lot of charts taken without the consent of their respective owners. Even worse, artists haven't even been asked for licensing.

I wonder what's going to happen -- Stepmania isn't exactly the cleanest of games in terms of copyrights and licensing, but...

[Shikari]

Originally Posted by TC_Halogen

Stepmania isn't exactly the cleanest of games in terms of copyrights and licensing, but...

...it doesn't mean that people can take charts from other people and sell them. They're like screwing copyrights twice. I mean, we do play and step songs from people who probably don't even imagine their music are being used in a rhythm game, but we don't make any profit over it, so it's okay in terms of copyrights, I guess.

Taking a look at the game now.



Edit: Yup, it does look like a lot like the most recent SM 4 builds. And to think they're selling it...
Also, I'm still trying to get the "Jewish" thing.

Edit 2:

Step It Up comes complete with interactive dance pads and 60 hit songs from top Jewish artists like Lipa, The Chevra, Dovid Gabay, YBC, and more

Oh, now I get it.

[Superfreak04]

Welp, this is bad.

EDIT: I'm actually considering calling their contact number to tell them what's up roflmao.

[Staiain]

Whoa what a IDIOT that person behind that stuff is lmao

[Superfreak04]

but as I think about this... didn't ITG do the same thing technically? They basically used Stepmania 3.95 right? I'm not entirely sure on it, but I think that's how it is. So in other words, ITG did somewhat the same thing this guy is doing, except they actually had artists create songs for the game. Are the situations similar?

[Staiain]

But ITG created their own theme/ui kinda so they didn't STEAL everything, or am I wrong

[Superfreak04]

*Waits for AJ to comment on it*

[TC_Halogen]

Exactly as Staiain said, their UI was based off of Stepmania, but it was in fact a re-code. Artists gave Roxor consent for song licensing, and whatnot. A lot of people misunderstand the reason why Roxor got sued in the first place - it involved upgrading cabinets, not just the premise of ITG itself. In this instance, you have created content (charts) that other people have made and never spoken to the person(s) responsible for this content, and you have artists who don't have proper licensing.

EDIT: lol Eric

[Superfreak04]

I see, so basically Step It Up didn't make their own code, they stole songs from ITG without consent, as well as charts, right?
I also looked at their website, they have a copyright or something. 0_o

COPYRIGHT

The following elements of this website are the property of the Step It Up brand or our suppliers and are protected by United States and international copyright laws: All text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and any other works of authorship, both individually and as they are compiled on the site.

Trademarks: The trademarks of the Step It Up brand and our affiliates may not be used without our written permission. Trademarks or trade dress include the the Step It Up brand name and arrow logo, and other graphics of origin of Step It Up brand products, services, and programs, and those of our affiliates. All other trademarks that appear on this site are the property of their respective owners, who may or may not be affiliated with, connected to, or sponsored by our affiliates or us.

[TC_Halogen]

A huge majority of the songs in the Techno/Instrumental section of that game don't belong to them and there's past posts in development forums for these packs that can prove it.

[Shikari]

Originally Posted by Superfreak04

The following elements of this website are the property of the Step It Up brand or our suppliers and are protected by United States and international copyright laws: All text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and any other works of authorship, both individually and as they are compiled on the site.

wat


Edit: So, let me get this straight:


They have copyrights for things that do not belong to them so shamelessly? What's the opinion of the stepartists "featured" in this game about this whole thing?

[Superfreak04]

I just realized, they used Draiguns music, I wonder if he himself should contact them.

[Staiain]

Hoho that "game" is doomed!

[Superfreak04]

I just wanna see the website crash and burn, mwahahahaha

[jimerax]

Originally Posted by Superfreak04

Draiguns music, I wonder if he himself should contact them.

I thought the same thing, and the song usage is quite similar to FFR overall.

[bob bob]

lol wtf is this

[who_cares973]

man looks like theyre jewing people left and right

[Xayphon]

This is retarded. I mean listen to this shit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fzq5HcPeQsE

What a great idea to copy Stepmania 4 to fill up with jewish/ITG/etc songs and copyright them ._.

(inb4youregermanandjustwantthejewstodie)

[revolutionomega]

This is retarded. Also the screen shot of the "machine" made me laugh. Seriously this has got to be the ultimate troll or I will go on a rampage.

[TC_Halogen]

Originally Posted by jimerax

I thought the same thing, and the song usage is quite similar to FFR overall.

It violates most licenses that these songs have because the game is $50. Making a profit off of content that was otherwise created for free use violates a lot of rights.