Why are songs and movies copyrighted but you can upload a full playthrough of a video game on YouTube?
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I believe the key distinction lies in the interactive nature of video games. When you watch or listen to copyrighted content like songs or movies, the experience remains largely the same, whether you access it legally or illegally. However, with video games, the primary enjoyment comes from actively engaging with the content and making choices.
Simply watching a playthrough does not provide the same level of immersion and interaction as actually playing the game. Therefore, video game playthroughs may not be perceived as direct substitutes for the original, copyrighted material, which could explain the difference in treatment on platforms like YouTube.
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