Author Topic: Third parties not allowed to use "Custom" soundtracks? (Read 8843 times)

Arbok · « **on:** August 27, 2007, 04:11:52 PM »

Okay, this was posted in relation to Godzilla: Unleashed, but seems to apply to third parties in general:

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ok i got you an answer...in short no there is no custom soundtrack feature. But.....this is not for just GU....Nintendo is not allowing anyone to use this feature for the time being. I believe Excite Truck (Wii) was the one and only Wii game to have it (they made this new rule after that game released). so sorry about that

- Atari (Source)

Kind of depressing if true. I wonder why Nintendo would do this on such a, seemingly, mundane feature? It's not nearly as complicated as online, for example, and there was a launch title released in the states that featured it no less...

LuigiHann · « **Reply #1 on:** August 27, 2007, 04:13:20 PM »

It's probably not so much a matter of "no, you can't" as it is "uhhh... we haven't streamlined that process to the point where we can let others use it..."

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #2 on:** August 27, 2007, 04:13:59 PM »

Well it seems really odd they would do this, then again it could be a poor excuse to not include it. I swear though that another game had the feature or is going to use it.

Kairon · « **Reply #3 on:** August 27, 2007, 04:15:06 PM »

We'll get there. Forever Blue/Endless Ocean will be the second game to use it.

Mashiro · « **Reply #4 on:** August 27, 2007, 04:17:52 PM »

Kinda off track but after watching Blue Planet I became more interested in Endless Ocean.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #5 on:** August 27, 2007, 04:18:29 PM »

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Originally posted by: Mashiro
Kinda off track but after watching Blue Planet I became more interested in Endless Ocean.

Endless Ocean will be game of the year!

ShyGuy · « **Reply #6 on:** August 27, 2007, 04:21:31 PM »

So what songs would go on an Endless Ocean custom soundtrack? Enya? Manheim Steamroller? Sponge Bob Square Pants theme song?

Kairon · « **Reply #7 on:** August 27, 2007, 04:25:05 PM »

*starts buying new age music in anticipation of Endless Ocean playing*

Mashiro · « **Reply #8 on:** August 27, 2007, 04:33:54 PM »

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Sponge Bob Square Pants theme song

I would buy it . . . lol

UERD · « **Reply #9 on:** August 27, 2007, 04:37:55 PM »

There better be a technical reason why Nintendo made that decision. I mean, who cares?! Why do they have to be so concerned about something like custom music in games?

...unless they're worried that the RIAA is going to go after gamers for 'facilitating piracy' or something.

Kairon · « **Reply #10 on:** August 27, 2007, 04:42:21 PM »

I'm gonna hunt down a Hayley Westenra CD just because Endless Ocean introduced me to her music.

Stogi · « **Reply #11 on:** August 27, 2007, 06:12:44 PM »

I'm thinking good, mellow trance and/or nice n' light Spanish guitar music.

Actually, some classical music (Bach, Beethoven, Mozart) would be real nice. Maybe even some chillax reggae.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #12 on:** August 27, 2007, 06:36:32 PM »

There's only one appropriate music for peacefully swimming with the fishes.

Rammstein.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #13 on:** August 27, 2007, 06:38:15 PM »

Under the sea is the perfect song ever for Endless Oceans.

Khushrenada · « **Reply #14 on:** August 27, 2007, 07:02:06 PM »

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Originally posted by: ShyGuy
So what songs would go on an Endless Ocean custom soundtrack? Enya? Manheim Steamroller? Sponge Bob Square Pants theme song?

Pink Floyd - Echoes

EDIT: Also, DKC water music.

Stogi · « **Reply #15 on:** August 27, 2007, 07:06:10 PM »

Pink Floyd would be way too intense.

I'm up for it!

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #16 on:** August 27, 2007, 07:07:03 PM »

White Zombie - Thunderkiss65

ShyGuy · « **Reply #17 on:** August 27, 2007, 07:09:46 PM »

Audio Adrenaline - Ocean Floor

that Baby guy · « **Reply #18 on:** August 27, 2007, 07:23:53 PM »

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Originally posted by: GoldenPhoenix
Under the sea is the perfect song ever for Endless Oceans.

I think I'd stick to Beyond the Sea for that one.

Kairon · « **Reply #19 on:** August 27, 2007, 08:27:10 PM »

The Bobby Darin version? ...so awesome...

Ghisy · « **Reply #20 on:** August 27, 2007, 09:27:07 PM »

Maybe Nintendo just want 3rd parties to actually work on a real score for their games and not just rely on the "let them make their own music" feature?

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #21 on:** August 27, 2007, 10:19:34 PM »

That'll fail cuz the real scores will end up as 3rd rate midi.

Terranigma Freak · « **Reply #22 on:** August 28, 2007, 01:34:05 AM »

Maybe there's some copy right issue with playing other people's songs?

Stogi · « **Reply #23 on:** August 28, 2007, 03:55:44 AM »

You guys really think that songs with lyrics will be good to listen to underwater? I don't know, but I had it in my mind that instrumentals (jazz, for instance) would be better suited for such a thing.

Nick DiMola · « **Reply #24 on:** August 28, 2007, 04:04:08 AM »

I second the vote for DKC water music. Also Andy McKee is awesome.

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