Video game industry has gone through a considerable
transformation in the last two decades. It is not restricted to one
room or between a few individuals playing a multiplayer game. It
has crossed the boundaries and streaming platforms like Twitch,
Mixer and YouTube Gaming are also getting popular. It has been
observed that during the COVID-19 period viewership on these
platforms have increased as it has become a mode to gain fame,
along with a lucrative living, by generating content to feature on
these platforms.
Copyrights in Video Game
For a wholesome experience for the user, a video game consists
of various components. The basic components are software which is
coded and creates a user interface for the gamer. The contents of a
video game are copyrightable but, the theme or the concept of the
game cannot be copyrighted. This is the fundamental of the
copyright protection that there is no copyright on the idea or
theme or concept but only on the expression of an
