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How do computer game news sites like IGN or GameSpot get permission to use game graphics like screen shots etc on their sites and do they really ask permission for each image

How do computer game news sites like IGN or GameSpot get permission to use game graphics like screen shots etc on their sites and do they really ask permission for each image
That's a prime example of fair use: copyright law allows limited uses like this for purposes such as commentary and criticism.