[There's been quite a bit of friction when it comes to fan games as of late. Where do Mugen games begin and Pokémon Uranium end? Maybe a bit of a discussion from GWJosh is in order? ~Strider]
The ability to mod or design a game however you want has been a popular option for the PC market for years now. Name a project with modding support, and chances are you can find some mod or homage to another game.
Some programmers take this a step further, with unlicensed games featuring popular characters to outright fan-made sequels. Just as how people are taking notice of Indies, companies are paying attention to their IP and give us another debate to talk about.
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