Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters
Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
Spring 5-1-2024
Faculty Advisor(s)
Dr. Ian Barnard
Abstract
In the modern gamespace, modding has become an excellent opportunity for video game enthusiasts to express their creativity and love for a game; but what happens when that passion is stifled by a major company? My poster presentation will examine the ethics behind modding and ROM hacking, from both the perspectives of major video game corporations as well as their fanbase at large. We will analyze this issue using the case study of Pokémon Prism, a Pokémon Crystal ROM hack, which was canceled days prior to its release following a cease and desist by Nintendo. More specifically, we will investigate the potential value mods hold in improving overall game quality, as well as the opportunities lost by preventing these passion projects.
Recommended Citation
Railston, Josephine, "Copyright & Modding in the Modern Gamespace" (2024). Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters. 637.
https://digitalcommons.chapman.edu/cusrd_abstracts/637
Included in
Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law Commons, Game Design Commons, Intellectual Property Law Commons
Comments
Presented at the Spring 2024 Student Scholar Symposium at Chapman University.