Rumors and leaks continue to swirl around Rockstar Games’ highly anticipated title, GTA 6. Amidst all the speculation about the release date, Rockstar has found itself in yet another controversy. Martyn Ware, a founding member of the band Heaven 17, has claimed that Rockstar Games offered them $7,500 to feature their song “Temptation” in the game. The band has since rejected the offer.
In a post on X, Martyn stated, “The offer was $7,500 for a buyout of any future royalties from the game – forever…” He highlights that Grand Theft Auto 6 has grossed $8.6 BILLION, implying that Rockstar’s offer was extremely low given the massive profits. The band would not receive any royalties, regardless of how much the game earns.
GTA 6 Fans Outraged Over Band’s Rejection of Offer
This has sparked outrage, with some fans siding with Rockstar Games. One X user argued, “You were offered $7,500 for a song among many on the radio—people will hear it randomly while driving. GTA 5 earned $8.6 billion because it’s GTA 5, not because of its soundtrack. Now you get nothing and look foolish to the entire internet.”
While the exposure argument has some merit, many gamers on X and Reddit find the offer unreasonable. Reddit user /u/-Aone commented, “$7,500 for ‘any future royalties’ Rockstar is essentially attempting daylight robbery.” Amidst the backlash and fan debates, a Reddit post revealed that three writers from Heaven 17 were each offered $7,500 and had countered with a $75,000 offer.
Given that Heaven 17’s song “Temptation” has garnered significant attention online, it’s clear that the band isn’t a rookie team easily swayed by lowball offers. Whether the figures are accurate or if it’s simply a matter of popularity, it’s evident that Rockstar Games, known for their appreciation of retro music, made an offer that the band deemed insufficient.
What do you think about the band’s decision to reject a $7,500 feature offer for GTA 6? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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