Mobile game developer denies gen AI use after AI tool watermark shows up on official promo artwork
The developer of Dot Hero (Dot Yuusha) has issued an apology to Japanese players following controversy over alleged generative AI use.
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Amber V
Editor-in-Chief since October 2023.
She grew up playing Duke Nukem and Wolfenstein with her dad, and is now enamored with obscure Japanese video games and internet culture. Currently devoted to growing Automaton West to the size of its Japanese sister-site, while making sure to keep news concise and developer stories deep and stimulating.
Guilty Gear Strive’s overseas publishing rights to be transferred from Bandai Namco Entertainment to developer Arc System Works
As of February 26, publishing rights for Guilty Gear Strive in EMEA and Asian regions will be officially transferred to Arc System Works.
New Sakura Wars announcement coming in Spring 2026, according to series composer, but it’s not a game
Kohei Tanaka, who’s written music for both the Sakura Wars game and anime series since 1996, recently provided a hint about an upcoming announcement.
“I’d play if it weren’t for the jump scares.” Paranormasight devs consciously toned down the horror in new sequel in response to feedback from the first game
The Paranormasight series creators say a surprising number of people complained about the first game's horror aspects.
Part of Koei Tecmo’s Team Ninja to be transferred to Atelier studio Gust in upcoming internal reshuffling
Koei Tecmo has announced several organizational changes among its development studios Team Ninja and Gust, effective April 1.
Shonen Jump publisher disqualifies AI-generated manga after it ranked no. 1 in rookie contest ranking
After rising to the top of a monthly popularity vote, an AI-generated manga has been disqualified by Shueisha.
Konami might be the key to PS5’s revival in Japan, domestic journalist suggests
While PS5 exclusive deals haven't worked out for companies like Square Enix, Konami may be able to keep it up.
Former Capcom producer spends over $500,000 per account on his own gacha games to “understand the feelings of high spenders”
Deluxe Games produce Yoshiki Okamoto recently gave insight into how he spends his money following the massive success of Monster Strike.
“.hack is .hack, and SAO is SAO.” Looking back on what the creators of both series had to say about years of copycat accusations
Did Sword Art Online copy .hack, or vice-versa? The answer is neither, for the most part.
Finally, an Idolmaster clone game where the idols are all detergents and cleaning agents
Japanese chemical and cosmetics giant Kao Corporation has released a freebie idol raising simulator inspired by its cleaning products.
“Stop using Masahiro Sakurai to attack other developers.” Japanese users criticize use of Smash creator’s game design advice in growingly negative domestic gaming community
Japanese gamers and developers discuss the growing hostility seen in the domestic gaming communities following the recent Nintendo Direct and State of Play.
Former Idolmaster director’s new sci-fi romance visual novel Valkyrie Tune: Synthesis of Souls takes a surprisingly serious, philosophical turn, set in a world that “feels off”
Interview with former Idolmaster series director Akihiro Ishihara about his latest work, Valkyrie Tune: Synthesis of Souls.