Is it legal to remaster a game?

It’s completely illegal to remake any games unless they specifically give you permission legally to do so and in writing.

Can you make a remake of a game?

A remake typically maintains the same story, genre, and fundamental gameplay ideas of the original work. A remake may also include expanded stories, often to conform to the conventions of contemporary games or later titles in the same series in order to make a game marketable to a new audience.

Are fan remakes illegal?

Seeking permission So no, without consent, making a fan game is not, generally speaking, legal. There is something that creators can do if they want to make a fan game however, and avoid receiving a nasty cease and desist in their inbox.

Is it bad to mod a game without buying it?

IMO, modern gaming culture has adopted a general rule of thumb that as long as your mod is free and requires someone to own a working copy of the game, there’s no real harm. In your example of GTA3, you should read the EULA that you agreed to and watch that specific modding community a bit to see what mods have been already made.

Is remaking a video game a derivative work?

Creating an “HD remake” of an existing video game would definitely be considered a derivative work – the developers would be remaking game assets explicitly based on the original game’s assets.

Is there a mod that allows you to map the controls?

The GInput mod allows the player to map the controls to a gamepad. Getting everything to work properly can be a little tricky, so it’s definitely worth reading the instructions carefully and installing the requisite updates. Sometimes, remasters incorporate either new or cut content that didn’t make it in the initial release.

Is the ultimate graphics mod worth it?

In addition to upgrading the textures, this mod also tweaks other subtle effects, such as shadows. Ultimate Graphics won’t tank one’s PC either, so those with lower-end setups can still get something out of it. For better visuals without the added headaches, this mod isn’t bad.