https://automaton-media.com/en/author/len-aoi/ AUTOMATON is a website that covers the Japanese gaming world. We bring you the news on video games from Osaka and Tokyo. Thu, 02 Feb 2023 09:28:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://automaton-media.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cropped-automaton-sitelogo-120x120-1-32x32.png https://automaton-media.com/en/author/len-aoi/ 32 32 https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20230202-17724/ Thu, 02 Feb 2023 09:26:00 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=17724 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.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20221202-17055/ Fri, 02 Dec 2022 09:47:51 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=17055 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. ]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/nongaming-news/20221021-16314/ Fri, 21 Oct 2022 04:30:52 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=16314 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.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20221019-16269/ Wed, 19 Oct 2022 06:29:15 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=16269 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.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/nongaming-news/20221016-16222/ Sun, 16 Oct 2022 05:58:56 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=16222 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. ]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/nongaming-news/20221003-16021/ Mon, 03 Oct 2022 06:07:04 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=16021 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.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/nongaming-news/20220916-15751/ Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:42:08 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=15751 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.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/nongaming-news/20220912-15601/ Mon, 12 Sep 2022 05:31:55 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=15601 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.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/nongaming-news/20220831-15350/ Wed, 31 Aug 2022 11:42:17 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=15350 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.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20220825-15224/ Thu, 25 Aug 2022 11:56:15 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=15224 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.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20220819-15098/ Fri, 19 Aug 2022 09:25:10 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=15098 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.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20220722-14210/ Fri, 22 Jul 2022 04:57:05 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=14210 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. ]]>