New deal for music in games

The American Federation of Musicians, a musicians’ union, is allowing its officers to enter into agreements with video game publishers to use video game music in trailers, advertisements, soundtracks and for other purposes outside of the games. Traditionally publishers have been reluctant to use unions’ in-game music for these other purposes because it required the payment of additional royalties. The AFM hopes the new arrangement will encourage publishers to use more music from its unionized members.

Coverage here. (GameDaily)