You could certainly register a copyright as to the artwork. We could also look at a design patent application.

Can a game be patented?

Yes you can patent games. A provisional holds priority to your invention for one year. It is not examined. You don't legally need a...

Provisional patent application and research paper.

Well, you should wait until the next day after filing. Make sure there is not additional valuable content in the research paper that is not in the...

What patent is best for my invention

Set up a consultation with a quality patent attorney. There honestly is not enough information in your post to advise further.

I created a product from using 2 existing products and it has been a smash sucess.

Well we can look at a potential patent application here; however, you may need to move fast (and you could be SOL). If you have been selling for...

Am I allowed to declare deceptive intent if my name is not included on a patent filed?

Well you should have been named as an inventor if you contributed to anything that was claimed in the application. This is worthy of at least...

Yes -- if its novel and non-obvious. You should consult with a patent attorney to decide how to go forward.

Will i be able to get a patent in a marketplace technology?

Well to patent this we would have to have distinctly different than anything on the marketplace now or over anything that has been disclosed...

If a patent was filed for in May 1996 and obtained Nov 1998? It is now Sept 2018. Can I repatent the idea/invention?

You can't re-patent it. It is now part of the public domain. You are free to use it or sell it. If you have a novel modification or...

Can I obtain a utility patent if my first application was published?

I think your only hope is to Petition to the Director to re-open the abandoned application. You would have to state that you had earlier...