What are fan-made games?
Fan-made games are video games created by fans, often as a tribute to existing franchises, characters, or game mechanics. These games are typically developed by enthusiasts who have a passion for a particular series or genre and want to express their creativity by making their own game within that universe.
Fan-made games can take various forms, including remakes, sequels, prequels, spin-offs, or entirely new creations inspired by existing intellectual properties.
These projects are typically driven by passion and a desire to expand upon or pay homage to beloved franchises. Fan-made games can range widely in scope and quality, from simple modifications or "mods" of existing games to fully-fledged independent releases with original assets and gameplay mechanics.
While fan-made games can showcase remarkable talent and creativity, they often operate in a legal gray area. Many intellectual property rights holders may choose to tolerate or even support fan-made projects, while others may issue cease and desist orders to shut them down due to copyright infringement concerns.
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