I would like to make a video game based on IP I do not own. I understand that there are many legal issues with this and it seems that most of the answers online are either “you can never do it” or “nobody will catch you”. I would like to know what is actually legal. For instance, I know I can’t sell it and it seems I likely can’t share it online. But if I build code for a fan game and play it myself or share it with friends, it feels to me like the equivalent of a child slapping Pikachu stickers on their personal copy of Candyland. Again, I’m not really interested in how likely or unlikely it is that I would receive a cease and desist. I’m just wondering if I would have the better argument in court. Thanks!
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