FanFiction, including game development, has always been running under the radar (common, but illegal). Should it be illegal?
A fun video exploring how game developers are willing to spend huge personal efforts to make something, only to often be shot down.
Personal note: I can see both sides on this issue. Creator should have some control over the uses of his creation. And non-commercial use of the Intellectual Property by enthusiastic fans should not be criminal. Problem is we don’t have either. Due to Parody & Fair use laws, we have the worst situation. Dedicated fans who want to create extended stories are not allowed, while Parody XXX rated use of IP is allowed. At the same time, due to crowd funding, the lines between commercial & non-commercial is becoming even more vague.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7Hwl7DuUwI
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