Original GTA developer hit with copyright strikes against prototype videos Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Original GTA developer hit with copyright strikes against prototype videos "Thank Rocksuck". News by Ed Nightingale News reporter Published on 22 Aug 2022 17 comments A developer from the original Grand Theft Auto game has reportedly had prototype videos hit with a copyright strike from Rockstar Games. Mike Dailly, one of the founders of DMA Design (now Rockstar North), has tweeted he's removed any GTA videos due to the strikes. "I see Rockstar are going full fuckers mode again, issuing copyright strikes to any GTA video they can find - including both my prototype videos. So now they're trying to block all release of anyone's work on a game - and any old development footage," he tweeted yesterday. Watch on YouTube Eurogamer Newscast: What does Embracer's Lord of the Rings buyout mean for Middle-earth games? He followed up: "For those asking - yes, I've now removed all GTA dev stuff. Only direct examples of my own work are left - work that was never used in GTA, but 'inspired' parts of its evolution. You can thank Rocksuck." I see Rockstar are going full fuckers mode again, issuing copyright strikes to any GTA video they can find - including both my prototype videos. So now they're trying to block all release of anyone's work on a game - and any old development footage.- Mike Dailly™ ?????? (@mdf200) August 21, 2022 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings For those asking - yes, I've now removed all GTA dev stuff. Only direct examples of my own work are left - work that was never used in GTA, but "inspired" parts of it's evolution.You can thank Rocksuck.- Mike Dailly™ ?????? (@mdf200) August 21, 2022 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings The removed videos showed off early footage of the game from the mid 90s. At this point DMA Design was best known for its work on the Lemmings franchise. Grand Theft Auto copyright strikes have been prevalent in the last year. Rockstar's parent company Take-Two Interactive issued strikes against modders last summer. Further trademark claims were made at the end of the year against a number of companies, including Hazelight, the developer of Josef Fares' It Takes Two. However, this is the first instance of a copyright strike against one of the game's own developers. Our own Bertie recently interviewed Gary Penn, who was creative director at DMA Design and supervised the release of Grand Theft Auto. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store