How to back up games and movies

I have a question about the collection of pc games and movies that I have. Those are retail titles, bought at the store. But in order to get rid of clutter and free space I would like to back it up on the computer. What are the best ways to put movies and games on a hard drive?
1) will copying game files and applying (no cd) crack and patch work just as getting whole big content?
2) should it be iso file or just a folder?
3) what is the best application to convert dvds into a high resolution mkvs which seems to preserve most of the movie quality? i’d like to get rid of all junk and have it all in one place, thanx
Answer #1
Cracks etc usually end up doing more harm than good
Answer #2
I am kinda lost to be honest. Backing up games won’t give you more HDD space, uninstalling them will.
Answer #3
not hdd space, clutter in apartment
Answer #4
Use AnyDVD for DVD’s and Alcohol 120% for Games.
Answer #5
Use AnyDVD for DVD's and Alcohol 120% for Games.
thank you , what about mkv movies?
Answer #6
 www.makemkv.com/
Sorry about before, misunderstood.