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If Pragamta's fake New York looks AI-generated to you, good, it's meant to, but the tech itself hasn't touched the gameThe game Pragmata features a New York setting intentionally designed to look AI-generated, with distorted elements and uncanny errors to convey its artificial nature. Developers meticulously incorporated mechanisms to express this AI-like feel without actually using AI technology in the game's development. This approach is discussed in the context of the broader industry's conversation around artificial intelligence in game creation.- If Pragmata's fake New York looks AI-generated to you, good, it's meant to, but the tech itself hasn't touched the gameThe game Pragmata intentionally features a distorted, AI-generated-like New York to create an uncanny feel, according to director Cho Yonghee and producer Naoto Oyama. While the developers painstakingly recreated this effect without using actual AI technology, the article discusses the broader implications of AI in game development and its potential to create unsettling results.
Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection review for Nintendo SwitchThe Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection brings the trilogy to Nintendo Switch, offering a complete experience with modernized features. The collection successfully adapts the dual-screen gameplay for a single display and includes extensive customization options for difficulty and gameplay pacing. It also preserves original content and adds a gallery mode, making it a comprehensive celebration of the series for both newcomers and longtime fans.
Section Z - AcidBottle's Amiga Port of Capcom's Arcade Classic is in development!Developer AcidBottle has announced an Amiga port of Capcom's 1985 arcade game Section Z, describing it as a "prequel, of sorts" to Side Arms. The game is being developed using the Scorpion Engine and is approximately 50% complete, with a playable demo expected soon. While it will run on OCS Amiga models, an 020 processor and fast RAM are recommended for optimal performance.- 2026 video game release date calendarThis article provides a comprehensive calendar of video game releases scheduled for 2026, including specific dates for titles like Grand Theft Auto 6 in November and early year releases such as Resident Evil Requiem. It details monthly releases across various platforms and lists notable titles with TBD release dates, promising to be updated as new information becomes available.
Pragmata's devs created human-made AI slop to mimic the 'uncanny feel' of LLM artCapcom developers for the upcoming game Pragmata intentionally incorporated 'AI-like uncanny feel' into the game's environments, mimicking the distortions and errors found in AI-generated art. Producers Naoto Oyama and director Cho Yonghee explained that the team worked to recreate 'fake New York' with subtle distortions to make familiar locations feel slightly off, a process they found surprisingly difficult to balance.
Nintendo Switch 2 Goes Digital Crazy, Physical Prices C... | TAGNintendo is implementing a new pricing strategy for the Nintendo Switch 2, where digital and physical versions of games will have different Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices, starting with 'Yoshi and the Mysterious Book' on May 21. Separately, a canceled PlayStation 5 project from Dark Outlaw Games was not intended to be a live-service title, and Intel has launched the Arc Pro B70 graphics card for AI applications rather than gaming.
Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection Review – The Nostalgia Isn’t EnoughThe Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection offers a comprehensive package of the Star Force trilogy, featuring quality-of-life improvements and bonus content. While the story and presentation evoke nostalgia, the core gameplay remains simplistic and repetitive by modern standards. The collection is best suited for die-hard fans or as an affordable option for younger players, though performance on PlayStation 5 is solid.
Pragmata's New York-like cityscape was intentionally designed to feel "AI-generated" and "distorted"Capcom developers intentionally designed the cityscape in Pragmata to feel 'AI-generated' and 'distorted', incorporating deliberate 'errors' like inverted streets and buses sprouting from walls. This approach aimed to convey that the New York-inspired setting is not the real city. The game is slated for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Pragmata's Uncanny New York Stage Was Meticulously Crafted By Humans to Look AI-GeneratedCapcom's upcoming game Pragmata features a New York-inspired cityscape that was intentionally designed to appear AI-generated, despite being meticulously crafted by human developers. Director Cho Yonghee and producer Naoto Oyama explained that the team aimed for a 'slightly distorted' familiar location, incorporating subtle errors like sinking taxis and buses emerging from walls to achieve an uncanny, AI-like feel without being overly distracting.- Capcom Apologizes for Street Fighter 6 Alex and Patricia 'Incest' Controversy, Announces Patch on the WayCapcom has issued an apology regarding a controversy involving characters Alex and Patricia in Street Fighter 6. The company announced that a patch is being developed to address the issue.
Street Fighter 6 incest storyline will be changed Capcom tells grossed out fansCapcom is addressing fan concerns regarding a controversial storyline element in Street Fighter 6's latest DLC, which revealed the character Alex married his cousin. Director Takayuki Nakayama apologized for any confusion and stated that while backstories haven't changed, certain misleading text passages will be revised. This situation contrasts with Tekken 8, which also faced player dissatisfaction due to gameplay balancing changes in its recent update.
After fan outcry, Capcom is patching Alex's incest storyline in Street Fighter 6 (yes, you read that right)Capcom announced a forthcoming patch for Street Fighter 6 to revise certain text passages in Alex's storyline following player backlash. The controversy stemmed from Alex's in-game marriage to his step-sister and relationship with his second cousin. Director Takayuki Nakayama apologized for any confusion and stated that while backstories are unchanged, misleading text will be revised.
Resident Evil Requiem doesn't reunite Leon and the Merchant, likely because the shopkeeper was left 3 trillion in…Capcom revealed that the Merchant in Resident Evil 4 Remake has accumulated over three trillion pesetas in debt to Leon Kennedy. This financial burden is suggested as the reason for the Merchant's limited appearances in subsequent games like Resident Evil Requiem. The article celebrates the third anniversary of the Resident Evil 4 Remake by sharing this humorous in-game financial trivia.
Street Fighter 6 Is Getting A New Patch To Address Alex's Incest StoryCapcom is releasing a patch for Street Fighter 6 to address player backlash regarding Alex's controversial ending, which depicted him marrying his step-sister. While the characters' backstories will not be retconned, certain misleading text passages will be revised. Director Takayuki Nakayama apologized for any confusion caused by the narrative elements.- Square Enix bäst på Metacritic under 2025Square Enix has been named the top game publisher by Metacritic for 2025, marking the first time the company has achieved this ranking. The analysis considers average game scores, the proportion of critically acclaimed titles, and the number of games receiving scores of 90 or higher. Several Swedish publishers, including Thunderful and Raw Fury, also placed in the top 10.
Pragmata’s Developers “Painstakingly Worked” to Make its New York Environment Look AI GeneratedCapcom developers Yonghee Cho and Naoto Oyama discussed the creation of Pragmata's New York-inspired environment, aiming for an "AI generated" aesthetic with deliberate distortions. They detailed the painstaking effort to balance uncanny visual elements with gameplay clarity. The conversation also touched upon the challenges of designing the android companion Diana, drawing comparisons to Akira Toriyama's Arale.
Generative AI assets won't be seen in Capcom gamesCapcom has stated that it will not use AI-generated assets in its games, following concerns raised by the use of generative AI in titles like Crimson Desert and Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology. While the company will not incorporate AI assets directly, it plans to utilize generative AI technology to improve efficiency and productivity in game development, particularly in the idea creation process.- Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection Review 🌐Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection compiles seven Nintendo DS titles, continuing the spirit of the Battle Network series with Geo Stelar as the protagonist. The collection features an immersive cyber realm, a refined battle system with battle cards, and extensive extras like an art gallery and online trading. Despite some repetitive gameplay and old-school clunkiness, it offers a charming and well-presented experience.
Metacritic's 2026 Game Publisher RankingsCapcom has stated that it will not use AI-generated assets in its games but is exploring ways to leverage generative AI technology to improve the game development process. The company, known for franchises like Resident Evil, Street Fighter, and Monster Hunter, is focused on using AI to streamline development rather than for asset creation.