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Neverness to Everness is again at the center of a genAI controversy after players in China spotted a watermark from Doubao AI on a seahorse artwork in the 1.3 update, released to China a week early ahead of the global rollout. Hotta Games had previously said AI assets were limited to backgrounds and not to characters or stories, and this latest slip renews criticism of hidden AI-generated art in the game.
Wizards of the Coast previewed Magic: The Gathering | The Hobbit at MagicCon Las Vegas, revealing first-look images of a Hobbit-themed MTG set that includes the main set, lands, boosters, and tokens, featuring Bilbo, Smaug, and artifacts like the Arkenstone; worldwide release is scheduled for August 14, 2026.
Following Housemarque’s PS5 exclusive Saros launch, Sony’s first‑party teams shared celebratory artwork—Sucker Punch, Naughty Dog, Santa Monica Studio, Insomniac and others created pieces featuring Arjun, Atsu, Ellie, Ratchet and more, with Firesprite, Guerrilla and Bend Studio also joining in; Mundfish contributed as well. Saros is now available on PS5 and positioned as a strong, accessible follow‑up for Returnal fans.
Ryoichi Hasegawa of SEGA says Nintendo demanded that Mario’s foot be ahead of Sonic’s in official artwork for Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, and Sega had to change it after an error. The collaboration bridged former rivals, but the series may be winding down, with plans for a bigger crossover (Zelda, Dragon Ball) that never materialized; the 2020 entry was touted as a major crossover.
The Grammys will reintroduce the award for best album cover at the 2026 ceremony after a 53-year hiatus, recognizing the importance of album artwork in the digital age. The category was last awarded in 1973 and is being revived to honor creativity in visual design, with nominations including artists like Tyler the Creator and Bad Bunny. The change aims to better acknowledge the significance of album covers, which remain culturally impactful even in a digital world, and will include trophies for art directors and designers.
Several major fighting game developers, including Capcom, Bandai Namco, Arc System Works, SNK, SEGA, and French Bread, released special New Year artwork and greetings to celebrate the start of 2026, featuring artwork from popular franchises and a birthday tribute to Mai Shiranui.
LG has announced its new Gallery TV, a 55 and 65-inch 4K MiniLED TV with magnetic, swappable frames and a Gallery Plus app offering over 4,500 artworks, aiming to compete with existing frame-style TVs from brands like Samsung and Hisense, with availability and pricing yet to be announced.
Fraudsters are leveraging AI technology to fake the authenticity and ownership of artworks, raising concerns about the integrity of digital art verification.
Fans are excited by a recent social media post from Beenox, hinting at a possible new Crash Bandicoot project, potentially a new game or animation, but nothing has been officially confirmed yet.
Merchandise featuring characters from Danganronpa 1, 2, and V3 is available for pre-order through Amnibus, with a 'paint' theme showing characters in casual outfits, and ships in late January 2026. The collection includes various items like acrylic cards, keychains, badges, and stands, with international shipping available, and coincides with the upcoming release of Danganronpa 2 for multiple gaming platforms.
PS Studios celebrates the launch of Ghost of Yotei on PS5 with a series of original artwork shared by various Sony first-party teams and collaborators, showcasing characters and scenes from the game, as part of a tradition to mark new releases.
A collaboration between Persona 5 and Overwatch 2 is launching on September 16, 2025, featuring new artwork, concept art, and character models that reimagine Persona 5 characters as Overwatch heroes.
Niklas Roy has built modern two-wheeled robots that function as vector plotters, inspired by 1980s educational robots, using Arduino Nano and designed primarily for creating artwork, with open-source files available for DIY enthusiasts.
After Evergrande's default, $255 million worth of assets, including artworks by Monet, have been recovered, highlighting the scale of the financial crisis and asset liquidation.
A patch for Capcom Fighting Collection 2 releasing on August 7, 2025, will introduce new quality of life features, artwork, remixed tracks, and four unlockable characters—Maki, Yun, Eagle, and Ingrid—adding more content and customization options to the game.