The National Music Publishers' Association has sued the popular gaming platform Roblox for copyright infringement on behalf of several music publishers in a lawsuit seeking $200 million in damages.

Variety reports that the National Music Publishers' association (NMPA) is seeking a minimum of $200M in damages from the Roblox Company for failing to license any music that users upload to Roblox.

Roblox and the National Music Publishers’ Association today announced an agreement that “settles any previous claims against Roblox and sets the foundation for future partnerships with global ...

A 2021 report by the UK research firm MIDia summarizes the difference between the gaming and music sectors as rooted in its audience’s willingness to spend money: “As music fans expect to consume ever ...