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Japan bets on AI to curb manga piracy and accelerate translations
Agency for Cultural Affairs to back AI-driven translation and anti-piracy tooling, aiming to speed localizations, automate takedowns, and boost overseas manga sales.
Arrowhead clarifies Magicka controversy, highlights buggy launch and ongoing patch culture
CCO Johan Pilestedt pushes back on a fan’s claim of review bombing, recounting Magicka’s 2011 issues and the publisher-led release that preceded patch work, as Helldivers 2 remains in a sustained update cycle.
17 Games Like Hogwarts Legacy to Play in 2026
A curated tour of fantasy RPGs and open-world adventures for Hogwarts Legacy fans.
Between Fans and Faith: Clair Obscur's Creators Bet on Creative Autonomy
Sandfall Interactive signals a deliberate turn away from crowd-pleasing as it plots the next expedition
Lego Unveils Smart Play: NFC-Enabled Bricks Bring Star Wars Sets to CES 2026
New Smart Play system fuses bricks with sensors, NFC, and wireless charging, launching with three Star Wars sets in March.
Steam Awards 2025: Hollow Knight: Silksong Wins Game of the Year in Player-Voted Victory
The 43.8 million votes reshape expectations as Hollow Knight: Silksong outpaces rivals; Arc Raiders and others claim multiple technical and aesthetic prizes.
Troy Baker: Gen-AI Could Drive Audiences Toward Authentic Experiences, Not Demonize Art
The actor argues AI will complement human creativity and push fans toward live performance and first-hand storytelling, framing AI as a cultural catalyst rather than a threat.
Steam Awards 2025: Hollow Knight: Silksong Takes Game of the Year as Public Voting Sparks Conversation
Hollow Knight: Silksong claims GOTY and Best Game You Suck At; the lineup spans VR, deck showcases, and indie curiosities, while changes to voting widen participation and reflection.
Tim Cain: I'm Over Making Other People Wealthy With My Own Creations
Fallout co-creator explains why he isn’t chasing a new IP or a sequel, and what he wants from the industry instead.