Of course a repro of a game that already exists is illegal. What about hacks? Can they be considered transformative works and thus fair use? Genuinely curious, I don't care to buy any myself
Of course a repro of a game that already exists is illegal. What about hacks? Can they be considered transformative works and thus fair use? Genuinely curious, I don't care to buy any myself
A hack would most likely fall somewhere along the lines of a derivative work - at best; similar to fan fiction - and subsequently the property of the copyright holder. You would have to get in front of a federal judge to argue circumstantial Fair Use and you would have a very difficult time arguing it was transformative enough (Mario is still Mario in Super Mario hacks; you just moved the placement of some pipes and pits). So, probably illegal? All this is moot anyway, unless everyone dumped their own carts.
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What?
Reproduction carts would be better if they weren't made.
You mean Reproduction carts are illegal?
Let me quote this, because you changed your post.
I assume so, I am not a IP expert. Are counterfit paintings illegal? What about fake louis vuitton handbags? Most likely.
You mean Reproduction carts are illegal?
Let me quote this, because you changed your post.
I assume so, I am not a IP expert. Are counterfit paintings illegal? What about fake louis vuitton handbags? Most likely.
Reproductions - Illegal
Art Forgery - It depends
Counterfeit Handbags - Illegal
Reproductions - Illegal
Of course a repro of a game that already exists is illegal. What about hacks? Can they be considered transformative works and thus fair use? Genuinely curious, I don't care to buy any myself
Reproductions - Illegal
Of course a repro of a game that already exists is illegal. What about hacks? Can they be considered transformative works and thus fair use? Genuinely curious, I don't care to buy any myself
A hack would most likely fall somewhere along the lines of a derivative work - at best; similar to fan fiction - and subsequently the property of the copyright holder. You would have to get in front of a federal judge to argue circumstantial Fair Use and you would have a very difficult time arguing it was transformative enough (Mario is still Mario in Super Mario hacks; you just moved the placement of some pipes and pits). So, probably illegal? All this is moot anyway, unless everyone dumped their own carts.
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