Valve's Crackdown: Fan-Made Projects Withdrawn and Demake Doomed
Valve has recently issued legal threats and takedowns against fan projects, including a Team Fortress 2 remake and a "demake" of Portal for the Nintendo 64, raising concerns about the company's approach to enforcing its intellectual property rights. The takedowns have led to speculation about the specific types of fan projects drawing Valve's legal attention, with developers acknowledging the fair and legal nature of Valve's actions while expressing disappointment over the projects' demise.