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Bandcamp is Joining Epic Games

Discussion in 'Article Discussion' started by Melody Bot, Mar 2, 2022.

  1. Melody Bot Mar 2, 2022
    Melody Bot

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    Bandcamp is joining Epic Games:

    I’m excited to announce that Bandcamp is joining Epic Games, who you may know as the makers of Fortnite and Unreal Engine, and champions for a fair and open Internet.

    Bandcamp will keep operating as a standalone marketplace and music community, and I will continue to lead our team. The products and services you depend on aren’t going anywhere, we’ll continue to build Bandcamp around our artists-first revenue model (where artists net an average of 82% of every sale), you’ll still have the same control over how you offer your music, Bandcamp Fridays will continue as planned, and the Daily will keep highlighting the diverse, amazing music on the site. However, behind the scenes we’re working with Epic to expand internationally and push development forward across Bandcamp, from basics like our album pages, mobile apps, merch tools, payment system, and search and discovery features, to newer initiatives like our vinyl pressing and live streaming services

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  2. Former Planets Mar 2, 2022
    Former Planets

    Aaaachem!

    I don't get it, but I love both of these services so I'm game to see what they come up with.
     
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  3. atlas Mar 2, 2022
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    nope don't like it
     
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  4. David Marshall Mar 2, 2022
    David Marshall

    Pilot of the Grand Anselmo

    I feel like it's easy to be skeptical, but the fact they've held out this long shows they're picky.

    Or maybe desperate.

    Either way, might as well see how it plays out before jumping the gun.
     
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  6. Surfwax Mar 2, 2022
    Surfwax

    bring on the major leagues Supporter

    I don't know much about Epic, but I know people in the video game world fucking hate them. Somewhat nervous to see what happens with this.
     
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  7. Jason Tate Mar 2, 2022
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    chr.us Staff Member

    Not a fan of this at all.
     
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  8. atlas Mar 2, 2022
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    o/u 1 year before we get “Bandcamp NFTs” or some stupid bullshit like that
     
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  9. Meghin Mar 2, 2022
    Meghin

    Uhhhhhhhhhh... Supporter

    This sucks.
     
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  10. theredline Mar 2, 2022
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  11. PeacefulOrca Mar 2, 2022
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    Ugh
     
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  12. Drew Beringer Mar 2, 2022
    Drew Beringer

    @drewberinger / we dogs Moderator

    guess we will see
     
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  13. tyler2tall Mar 2, 2022
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    I hope the Bandcamp employee's are getting some good money for this
     
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  15. PeacefulOrca Mar 2, 2022
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    Maybe tencent can hire some of them to do social media for some of their games considering they cannot seem to find any for whatever reason
     
  16. brothemighty Mar 2, 2022
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    sucks
     
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  17. PeacefulOrca Mar 2, 2022
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    Prestigious

     
  18. SuNDaYSTaR Mar 2, 2022
    SuNDaYSTaR

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    As someone who works in M&A, I am incredibly curious as to what synergies/benefits they plan on generating by going with them. I can't even imagine how different their client bases must be.
     
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  19. theredline Mar 2, 2022
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  20. elphshelf Mar 2, 2022
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    100% made of farts Supporter

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  21. .K. Mar 2, 2022
    .K.

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    I like bandcamp as a place to sample and buy music. I like how they artist friendly bandcamp days.
    Hope it continues as a user friendly site for artists/bands, fans and keeps their people.
     
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  22. Jason Tate Mar 2, 2022
    Jason Tate

    chr.us Staff Member

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  24. Raku Mar 2, 2022
    Raku

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    Wow, Epic is really petty...

    Which doesn't help with my confidence when it comes to this merger. Hope I'm wrong, but I really could see this potentially hurting Bandcamp which would be a shame because I enjoy using the site to check out new groups.
     
  25. JamesMichael Mar 3, 2022
    JamesMichael

    Entrepreneur Prestigious

    Bad move. Epic games sucks.
     
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