#SEGA EMPLOYERS PLAY SONIC FAN GAMES MODS#

Other companies will also commonly shut down major projects, usually ports or fan tributes. Nintendo is well-known for issuing cease-and-desist orders to popular fan projects. Its stance comes in marked contrast to other companies. Sega responded by partnering with Whitehead to create an official version that was eventually released on iPhone, Android, and Xbox 360. Christian Whitehead, an artist and programmer who played a large part in the development of Sonic Mania, produced a proof-of-concept port of Sonic CD for iPhone. Sega has benefitted from working with fan artists in the past. *((for legal reasons I can't promise all content is ok)) - Katie - MiniKitty Asked if it was okay to accept fan donations, she admitted that it was a tricky grey areas, and suggested that it was 'normally best to avoid if possible.' Fan response was very positive overall, with many of them praising Sega for its stance. Hey Sonic fans - I appreciate you all reaching out with concerns over fan games and monetization!So long as no profit is involved, there is usually* no issue with y'all using our blue boy to hone your art and dev skills. 'We can handle outliers case-by-case as we notice them, but our goal isn't to stifle everything,' Chrzanowski wrote. Chrzanowski added the asterisk with the caveat that for legal reasons she couldn't promise that all content was okay.

In response to questions regarding fan games from the community, Sega social media manager Kate Chrzanowski wrote that 'there is usually* no issue' with fan games as long as profit isn't involved. Rather than issuing cease and desist notices at.

#SEGA EMPLOYERS PLAY SONIC FAN GAMES MODS#

So it's refreshing to see Sega go to bat for fan games, even if that support comes with some caveats. (Image: Sonic Central) When it comes to mods and fan-made creations, Sega takes a slightly more relaxed approach. Unfortunately, they tend to be shut down with depressing regularity. Fan remakes and other community passion projects can be a wonderful expression of communal fandom. sonic fan :) Sonic,Mario,Kirby, Angry Birds, Undertale and Zelda the lovers and the haters Sonic The Hedgehog Studio Anything in here will be loved and favorited by me SONIC THE HEDGEHOG Untitled Studio Sonic fan form studio.

Sega employers play sonic fan games