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Stellar Blade: Blood Rain studio CEO defends AI music video because Evie was originally "created from head to toe" by the devs, but fans say that's not the point
Shift Up CEO Kim Hyung Tae defended the studio's use of AI in a music video for Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, stating the character Evie was created by human artists. He clarified that AI was used for rendering based on existing data, not for generating the character from scratch. Despite his explanation, fans remain critical, citing ethical concerns regarding labor and the perceived shortcut of using AI.
Stellar Blade: Blood Rain's AI music video should be viewed with "understanding in mind", says studio boss
Shift Up CEO Kim Hyung Tae addressed player criticism regarding an AI-generated music video for Blood Rain, clarifying that the AI renders existing assets created by their artists. He emphasized the necessity of AI in game development to compete with the scale of Chinese studios, noting that 80% of Shift Up's revenue comes from overseas markets.
Shift Up CEO Defends Stellar Blade: Blood Rain AI Music Video Against Player Backlash
The CEO of Shift Up has addressed player backlash regarding an AI-generated music video for Blood Rain, a sequel to Stellar Blade. The video's use of AI has drawn criticism from the game's community.
Stellar Blade: Blood Rain's AI slop music video is terrible for us all
The article criticizes ShiftUp's use of AI-generated music and video for Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, calling it detrimental to the game's artistic integrity and the broader gaming industry. CEO Kim Hyung Tae's pro-AI stance is highlighted, contrasting with the company's previous success with human-created music in Nikke: Goddess of Victory. The author expresses concern that normalizing such practices could lead to a future of soulless, mass-produced games.
If You Were Excited About Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, Here’s An AI-Slop Music Video To Fix That
Developer Shift Up has released an AI-generated music video for Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, featuring protagonist Evie. This marketing choice has drawn criticism, with CEO Hyung-tae Kim previously stating his belief in AI as an essential tool for global competition. The Stellar Blade franchise continues to face controversy, with discussions around character design and sexualization.
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Shift Up, the developer of Stellar Blade, is facing criticism regarding the use of 'AI slop' in the music video for the character Evie. Separately, a trailer was released for the game Veterans: Napoleonic Wars - Egyptian Campaign.
Stellar Blade: Blood Rain gets official music video full of AI slop, and fans aren't happy: "It's a slap…
Shift Up, the developer of Stellar Blade and the upcoming Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, has released an official music video for the song 'Wanna Be in Love' featuring the character Evie, which was generated using AI. This decision has drawn significant criticism from fans who feel it devalues the work of the studio's artists and is a subpar product compared to what they believe Shift Up is capable of producing with its in-house resources.
Stellar Blade: Blood Rain Dev Shift Up Releases Entirely AI-Generated K-Pop Music Video Starring Evie and Pretty Much Everyone Hates It
Shift Up, the developer of Stellar Blade, has faced significant backlash for releasing a music video for 'Blood Rain' that was entirely generated using artificial intelligence and featured the protagonist Evie. The use of AI in the music video has been widely criticized by the community.
Shift-Up promotes Stellar Blade 2 with AI-generated KPop music video featuring the game's main character
Developer Shift Up has released a K-Pop music video for Stellar Blade: Bloodrain featuring an AI-generated character, Evie, singing an original song. This promotion follows Shift Up's CEO's strong endorsement of AI technology for competing with larger studios. The game's release is anticipated before 2027, with a 2025 launch seeming more probable.
Stellar Blade Switch 2 age rating suggests release date news could be imminent, and we probably won't be seeing any…
Stellar Blade has received an M rating from the ESRB for its Nintendo Switch 2 version, suggesting an imminent release date announcement. The rating indicates that the game will retain its mature content, including depictions of violence and sexualization, similar to its PlayStation 5 and PC releases. This port is expected to launch in 2026.
PlayStation’s Digital-Only Future Makes Sony’s Dynamic Pricing Harder To Ignore
With Sony ending disc production for PlayStation 5 games in 2028, the company's recent implementation of dynamic pricing on the PlayStation Store becomes more concerning. This model adjusts game prices based on factors like user habits and location, leading to significant price discrepancies for titles like Stellar Blade and Astro Bot. The shift to an all-digital future, coupled with dynamic pricing, raises concerns about potential cost increases and unpredictable pricing for consumers.
GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE’S SUMMER UPDATE ‘WAVE TO YOU’ AVAILABLE NOW
Level Infinite and SHIFT UP have launched the summer update 'Wave To You' for the sci-fi RPG shooter Goddess of Victory: Nikkke. The update is available on PC and mobile devices and introduces new characters, swimsuit costumes, a boss battle, and a mini-game. The game has been downloaded over 45 million times since its launch.
Tencent is reportedly looking to back out of several studio investments like Story of Seasons developer Marvelous, but…
Tencent is reportedly looking to divest from several minority investments in video game studios, including a 20% stake in Marvelous, the developer of Story of Seasons. This reassessment of its portfolio may involve selling stakes back to original management, even at a loss. Investments in studios like PlatinumGames and FromSoftware are reportedly unaffected.
Fueled by the sequel, Stellar Blade diehard begins multi-year quest to kill the final boss every day until Blood Rain…
One dedicated Stellar Blade player has begun a daily ritual of defeating the final boss, Elder Naytiba, until the release of the anticipated sequel, Stellar Blade: Blood Rain. This player has been documenting their progress on Reddit, currently on day 12, with no confirmed release date for the sequel from developer Shift Up, who states it is still in early development.
Sony pulling back from PC also means it's pulling back from China
Sony appears to be scaling back its strategy of releasing single-player PlayStation titles on PC, a move that has drawn scrutiny. Analysis suggests this shift may be driven by concerns over Valve's dominance rather than competition from Xbox. Data indicates that China represents a significant market for PlayStation games on Steam, with titles like Death Stranding 2 and Stellar Blade seeing substantial sales from the region, suggesting that PC releases can boost PlayStation sales and overall game visibility.
Stellar Blade dev on bringing the game to Nintendo Switch 2, asked about bringing over Stellar Blade: Bloodrain
ShiftUp has announced that Stellar Blade will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, marking a significant step in their self-publishing ambitions. When asked about a potential Nintendo Switch 2 port for the follow-up Stellar Blade: Bloodrain, publishing head Edouard Akopcan humorously questioned if Grand Theft Auto VI could run on the console, indicating non-committal stance for now.
Stellar Blade publisher hints that Blood Rain might be unlikely on Switch 2
Shift Up, the publisher of Stellar Blade, has indicated that the upcoming Stellar Blade: Blood Rain expansion may not be released on the Nintendo Switch 2. While the original Stellar Blade is confirmed for the platform, the technical demands of the new content might make a Switch 2 port unlikely.
After saying the first game is better than Nier Automata, Yoko Taro reckons he's gotta buy Stellar Blade: Blood…
Following his praise for Stellar Blade, Yoko Taro has expressed his intent to purchase the newly announced sequel, Stellar Blade: Blood Rain. Shift Up director Hyung-Tae Kim acknowledged Taro's enthusiasm, continuing a friendly exchange between the two creators whose games have influenced each other.
Stellar Blade: Blood Rain CEO addresses concerns over Evie’s youthful design, but ends up causing even more of them
Shift Up CEO Kim Hyung-tae addressed player concerns regarding the youthful design of the character Evie in Stellar Blade. His comments, however, have reportedly amplified existing concerns among the player base.
Best Summer Game Fest 2026 Games You Might Have Missed
This article highlights several upcoming indie games that may have been overlooked amidst the major announcements from Summer Game Fest and other showcases. It features a diverse range of titles, including action, RPG, horror, and simulation genres, with brief descriptions and personal endorsements from the writers.