Good news streamers & content creators! Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio says there are no restrictions when streaming the game! But please mark as “Contains Spoilers” and try not to put spoilers in thumbnails so everyone can enjoy it. Now while this news is from the Japanese Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio account as this is a World Wide release it’s likely the same rules apply for the western side. There’s also a few other requests and notices for content creators below.
『龍が如く８』 動画・生放送等配信ガイドラインについて📢
本作では配信禁止区間はございませんが、より多くのお客様に楽しんでいただくため、ネタバレとなる内容をインターネット上に投稿する際は、冒頭に注意書きを記載する等の配慮をいただけますと幸いです。… pic.twitter.com/a3EWaoiKxR
— 龍が如くスタジオ 公式 (@ryugagotoku) January 22, 2024
Also:
1. Do not use the gameplay for secondary purposes.
2. Do not post just the music
3. Refrain from publishing on sites & services that require payment for viewing. (Ad revenue from twitch or youtube etc is fine)
4. Do not engage in any actions that may lead to defamation of third parties, including specific players.
5. Please do not make illegal or inappropriate posts or posts that violate public order & morals.
6. Regardless of the reason, if we request you to do so, please stop posting the videos. We may delete or suspend videos and broadcasts that we deem inappropriate.
7) SEGA cannot be held responsible for posting videos that may infringe on other 3rd parties
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