VERACITY IN GAMING
VERACITY IN GAMING
Len Aoi (VTuber)
JP AUTOMATON writer
FFXIV Omega Protocol cheater performs “Digital Seppuku” to atone for their actions
The phrase "Digital Seppuku" went trending on Twitter in Japan following a cheat incident surrounding Final Fantasy XIV's World First race of The Omega Protocol (Ultimate) raid.
pixiv defines what their ban against offensive or illegal content actually means
pixiv released a notice regarding changes to their Service Master Terms of Use on November 30 (JST). Additionally, they have specifically laid out the types of content banned from being exhibited, sold, purchased, or registered on their services.
pixiv announces its policies on AI art to differentiate between regular posts and AI-generated works
pixiv has announced its policy on AI-generated works. The announcement states, “We have recently witnessed a surge of inquiries regarding artworks in which all or most of the production process is carried out by AI,” and starting in late October, the site plans to implement some changes.
Sephiroth can’t be made to swim by AI art generators as he menacingly stands on the water instead
Twitter in Japan has been buzzing about attempts made to generate an image of Sephiroth from Final Fantasy VII swimming using image-generating AI tools. However, the AI doesn’t seem to understand the concept of “swimming” and only makes images of Sephiroth standing on water.
Japanese porn site sees large influx of AI-generated art and mandates them to be labeled as such
The launch of NovelAI Diffusion has caused a rapid increase in the amount of AI-generated works available on Japanese digital content sites like FANZA. According to FANZA's new guidelines, any AI-generated content must now include the “AI-Generated” tag.
Dropkick on My Devil! anime allows monetization of “illegal” uploads with conditions
Dropkick on My Devil! anime's guidelines for derivative works allow content creators to monetize clips, commentary, and explanation videos on YouTube and Niconico when meeting certain conditions. It appears their aim is to use illegal uploads as advertising while receiving a share of the profit to fund continuing the series.
AI image generator “mimic” renews its anti-fraud policies after receiving criticism
mimic is an AI-powered image generating service where users upload their own illustrations, and the service’s AI then learns from the images in order to create new illustrations of a similar style. mimic will incorporate stronger measures to prevent fraudulent use of the service and plans to launch the new beta version in October.
Stable Diffusion-made AI art of Pikachu in 1920s Tokyo is both realistic and scary
Stable Diffusion-made AI art of Pokémon (Pikachu) in 1920s Tokyo is both realistic and scary. We spoke with its creator about what led to its creation and the possibilities of AI-generated images.
New AI image generating service in Japan stirs debate. Artists decry their work being used for AI art generation
RADIUS5 released their new AI-powered image generating service “mimic” in Japan. To use mimic, artists upload their own illustrations to be analyzed by the AI and the service generates new images with a similar style. A debate broke out among creators in Japan with RADIUS5 temporarily suspending the service on August 30, only a day after its release.
Stable Diffusion and Midjourney can even understand “kawaii.” Anime-style characters created by AI image generators
Stable Diffusion and Midjourney can even understand “kawaii.” Anime-style characters created by AI image generators. AI image generators are programs that use AI to create images based on textual descriptions. Midjourney, in particular, has become very popular on the internet in recent times.
A VTuber’s Anonymous;Code stream was cut off with a copyright strike despite getting permission for the broadcast
VTuber Rio Minase's recent livestream of Anonymous;Code, which he received permission to broadcast, was recently cut short due to a copyright strike mid-stream. It appears that Mages' Chiyomaru Shikura was watching the broadcast when he decided to submit a copyright claim against the stream.
Exaggerated reports calling Stray terrifying and violent spread in Japan
Exaggerated reports calling the cat game Stray terrifying and violent spread in Japan. Some players have written reviews stating that those with no stomach for horror or the grotesque should be warned. These reviews also contain what many would consider exaggerations saying the cat is harmed in the game and suggesting cruel depictions.
FFXIV VTuber Nora gets criticism after ostracizing a stranger in their party, with an unrelated company even making a statement
FFXIV VTuber Nora gets criticism after ostracizing a stranger in their party. The backlash was so strong words like “outsider,” “VTuber,” and “FF14” were trending for days in Japan.
FFXIV changes design of the sage job icon in response to trypophobia concerns
FFXIV changes design of the sage job icon in response to trypophobia concerns.
FFXIV meme ascends to official status in special live performance at Digital Fan Festival
FFXIV meme ascends to official status in special live performance at Digital Fan Festival.
Dark Knights gather from far and wide in FFXIV to grieve the news of Berserk author’s death
Dark Knights gather from far and wide in FF14 to grieve the news of Berserk author Kentaro Miura's death.
FFXIV’s Yoshida P/D bakes “coffee cookies” and trends on Twitter
FFXIV’s Yoshida P/D bakes “coffee cookies” and trends on Twitter.