Many Cases of Windah Basudara, Here Are the Risks Streamers Face with YouTube's Automatic Copyright System

Kapanlagi.com - Popular game streamer from Indonesia, Windah Basudara, has recently faced copyright issues after streaming the game Upin & Ipin. Windah stated that the monetization results or AdSense from that content were automatically redirected to the copyright holder, namely Les’ Copaque Production, as the developer and owner of the Upin & Ipin franchise.

As a result of this incident, Windah claimed to have suffered losses of up to tens of millions of rupiah even though he had purchased the game for Rp650 thousand. He feels disappointed because there is no support for content creators, even though the game has become more known thanks to the streamers.

1. Used for Promotion

It highlights the fact that many clips from streamers are reused by Les’ Copaque for promotion on their official channel, yet when the streamers broadcast the game, they are hit with copyright claims. This triggered a strong reaction from their fans.

Windah Basudara, whose real name is Brando Franco Windah, is one of the most influential YouTubers and game streamers in Indonesia. His YouTube channel has over 11 million subscribers and is known for his entertaining style while playing various games.

2. Boycott Call

Windah Basudara © instagram.com/windahbasudara

He has won several awards as a digital creator, including Content Creator of the Year at the Indonesian Esports Awards. The loyalty of his community is so strong that when this copyright issue arose, several fans immediately voiced their criticism towards Les’ Copaque, leading to calls for a boycott of the game and Upin & Ipin content.

In response to the developing controversy, Les’ Copaque Production finally provided clarification through their official Instagram account on July 27, 2025. They stated that the copyright claims did not originate directly from them, but rather from YouTube's automated system due to the background music in the Upin & Ipin game.

3. Not the First Time

Cases like this are not the first to occur in the streaming realm. Previously, well-known streamer Imane 'Pokimane' Anys also faced copyright strikes after streaming while watching the series Avatar: The Last Airbender on her Twitch channel.

In fact, in 2022, a creator named GilvaSunner received over 1,300 copyright claims from Nintendo for uploading soundtracks from various games. This shows that the gaming industry is still grappling with copyright policies that are not friendly to the streaming community.

4. Causing Confusion

The copyright issues faced by Windah Basudara are also tied to YouTube's Content ID system, which automatically detects and claims content containing copyrighted elements, such as music or visual clips.

This system was created to protect copyright holders, but it often leads to confusion or harm for content creators, especially when claims are made automatically without manual intervention. If not addressed promptly, situations like this can disrupt the relationship between game developers and their creator community.

The case of Windah serves as an important reminder that there needs to be a balance between copyright protection and support for the content creator ecosystem. Especially in today's digital era, the popularity of a game is not only determined by the quality of gameplay but also by how much it is promoted and introduced by the influential streamer community across various platforms.

(kpl/tdr)