I don't understand why talented artists and programmers sink their time in projects that are so likely to get shut down by the IP's rights holders. Why not put all that effort into creating something new that they completely own? Are people so smitten to franchises?<p>Remember how Square Enix shut down Chrono Resurrection (Chrono Trigger 3D fan remake)? All that work down the drain, and it was such a predictable outcome, too.<p>Maybe this is a way to get attention. Get your project noticed, get a C&D from a big company and generate even more buzz, then change the game's theme and retain some of the original fan base.