MTV Drumscape: Difference between revisions

First and foremost, its patent not only covers drumming games but also all music games (including but not limited to Guitar Freaks, Dance Dance Revolution, and others in the genre), its patent may or may not be valid, or even infringe other patents. Additionally, save for some arcade specific feature, it uses [[off the shelf]] components: A [[DTX]] drumset, amplifier, a standard computer (containing OS its menu software), a standard audio music player (such as CD system), a standard VCR (which is not utilized in the final product); and it does not provide any cues for the drum sims, as claimed by its patent. Also, its concept is very basic, as MIDI drumsets being used as a training tool and as an input have been made before but not patented, making its patent's validity often questionable. Outside of the United States, its patent has been challenged due to these claims. Also, perhaps due to its patent's possible invalidity, MTV did not challenge Konami or other companies that made music games (such as RedOctane, for its [[Guitar Hero]], and Namco's [[Taiko no Tatsujin]]).

 

 

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