Quote Originally Posted by Hyrist View Post
The situation is sad, honestly. I actually like the track, and would have pointed me into listening to more of Powerman 5000 - except now it sounds likes this is going to be a petty bicker of copyrights (which, honestly, would lose in court against SE.) rather than Powerman 5000 being flattered by the homage.
There's a very thin line between homage and plagiarism, especially when credit isn't give to the one you are paying homage to. That goes double for when money is involved. >w>()

Quote Originally Posted by Theodric View Post
I wonder if they'll remove the track in-game and replace it with something else?
IF this does go to court and Powerman 5000/who ever owns Intellectual Properties to the "When Worlds Collide" does wins, SE could opt to keep the song but then they would have to pay royalties to continue using it, IF permission is given.