Social media is full of weird video game mashups. Where are they all coming from?
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AI-powered modding and remix tools are turning games into endlessly recombinable IP, which collides directly with existing copyright and monetization models. Publishers need a clear stance—either harness this energy with sanctioned tools and revenue shares or prepare for a messy enforcement cycle that alienates your most engaged users.
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