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PAX Aus 2026 wrap-up: The New Zealand indie devs to watch
PAX Aus 2026 featured several promising New Zealand indie games. The Order of the Damned is an action-RPG with a dark, post-apocalyptic setting, while Bashful Adoration is a romantic comedy 3D platformer. Dungeon Baller blends roguelite and pinball mechanics, and Shape Sender Deluxe offers a creative puzzle experience. Killing Things With Your Friends is a gory co-op FPS, Burger Bois is a food-truck simulator, and Canvas City is a turn-based game inspired by '90s aesthetics.
Jagex pull Runescape trailer and apologise for genAI use after complaints about six-fingered knights, pinning the blame on a "trusted external partner"
Jagex has apologized and removed a RuneScape 3 trailer after it was discovered to contain generative AI imagery, including a six-fingered knight and a knight wearing sneakers. The company blamed a "trusted external partner" for the use of AI, despite assurances it would not be used. Jagex stated they do not use AI for their games or artwork and are overhauling their review processes.
Sky Children of the Light takes fans behind the scenes of its recent Van Gogh event
thatgamecompany has released a behind-the-scenes video detailing the development of the recent in-game event in Sky: Children of the Light that celebrated artist Vincent van Gogh. The video explores how the developers translated Van Gogh's post-impressionist style into 3D, the narrative inspiration drawn from his letters, and their approach to acknowledging his struggles with mental illness.
Lost Museum: Echoes of the Chromageists announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Another Code and Hotel Dusk writer Rika Suzuki on board
Happinet has announced Lost Museum: Echoes of the Chromageists, an adventure game set to release in Summer 2027 for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game features scenario writing by Rika Suzuki, known for her work on Another Code and Hotel Dusk: Room 215. Players will explore the "Lost Museum" as a boy named Vince, using a magic pen to uncover the lost memories of beings called Chromageists, who are born from famous paintings.
This newly-announced FPS will let you blast through the worlds of Medieval Europe's weirdest artist, and I really hope it includes the 500-year-old butt song from hell
Hurdy-Gurdy Games has announced Hieronymus, a new first-person shooter inspired by the works of Hieronymus Bosch, revealed at Gamescom's Future Games Show. Players will explore 3D adaptations of Bosch's art, such as 'The Garden of Earthly Delights,' as Helena van Aken, accompanied by Faust. The game will feature period-accurate weapons, alchemy-based combat, and creature taming, though the article notes potential mechanical sluggishness.
Gears of War: E-Day and Gibson Unite for a Custom Guitar Collection
Gibson Guitars and The Coalition have partnered to create a custom guitar collection inspired by Gears of War: E-Day, featuring artwork by Luke Preece. The collection includes two guitars, a Les Paul inspired by Marcus Fenix and an SG inspired by Dominic Santiago, reflecting the game's themes of brotherhood, brutality, and pathos. Fans can enter a giveaway for a chance to win one of three custom guitars, with winners announced on October 16, 2026.
Square Enix Says Controversial Kingdom Hearts Collection Art Was the Result of 'Human Error,' Not Generative AI
Square Enix has stated that the controversial key art for the Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3 was a result of human error, not generative AI. The company clarified that no AI-generated materials were used in the artwork.
Exclusive: Disney Insists That Cursed Kingdom Hearts Art Was Not AI-Generated
Square Enix and Disney have clarified that the key art for the upcoming Nintendo Switch release of The Kingdom Hearts Collection was not generated using AI, despite fan accusations. The companies stated that the visual discrepancies, such as Donald Duck's finger count and warped details, were due to human error by the development team. Updated assets have been implemented to correct some of these issues.
Lego’s latest art set is a literal masterpiece with Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss
Lego has released a new Art Masterpiece set featuring Gustav Klimt's iconic painting "The Kiss." The 4,000-piece set, created in collaboration with the Belvedere Museum, measures 60cm by 54cm and will be available starting August 1 for Lego Insiders and August 4 for the general public, priced at £269.99.
Glenmara: Still Life Artist Is the Latest Game from the Creators of PHOGS!
Bit Loom, the creators of PHOGS!, has announced their new PC title, Glenmara: Still Life Artist, during the Glasgow Indie Games Festival 2026. The game focuses on art and design, allowing players to create various artworks for neighbors by arranging objects and painting them in different styles. It will also feature a Freeplay mode and can be wishlisted on Steam.
Microsoft lays off Bethesda vet behind Todd Howard's "crazy" Fallout 4 idea, "too many Skyrim weapons to count," the Dwemer, and Mudcrabs – and he may leave games altogether
Microsoft's ongoing layoffs have impacted Bethesda, with veteran artist Dane Olds, responsible for significant art assets in games like Skyrim, Fallout 4, and Starfield, being let go. Olds, who has been with Bethesda for nearly 20 years, is considering leaving the game industry. This follows other layoffs at the studio, raising concerns about the development of The Elder Scrolls 6.
EXPLORE THE ART AND CREATIVITY BEHIND 40 GAME TITLES THROUGH “WORLDS OF PLAY” GLOBAL ART EXHIBITION IN COLOGNE, AUGUST 27 TO 29
Tencent announced "Worlds of Play: The Game Art Exhibition," a global art show featuring 40 game titles from over 20 studios. The exhibition will take place in Cologne, Germany, from August 27 to 29 during gamescom 2026. It will showcase artworks and installations across five themed zones, celebrating the artistry and cultural significance of game creation.
The MOP Up: Sky Children of the Light creates an interactive Vincent van Gogh exhibit
Sky Children of the Light has launched an interactive exhibit inspired by the art and life of Vincent van Gogh. This article also rounds up other recent MMO news, including updates for Sea of Thieves, Marathon, Raven2, Skull and Bones, Riftbound, Enlisted, The First Descendant's Evangelion collaboration, and Disney Dreamlight Valley's upcoming Adventure Pack.
Painting PC Launches Today on Steam - A Cozy Creative Career Sim Where You Make a Splash as a Painter!
Painting PC, a new cozy career simulation game developed by Oisoi Studio, has launched on Steam. The game allows players to experience the life of an artist, taking on commissions, gaining followers on a social platform called Paintigraph, and customizing their studio. The studio previously developed Painting VR, which has reached over 130,000 players.
Thatgamecompany's 20-year journey from anti-Columbine school project to a celebration of Van Gogh
Thatgamecompany, co-founded by Jenova Chen, celebrates 20 years of creating emotionally resonant games like Flow, Flower, Journey, and Sky: Children of the Light. The studio's journey began as an anti-violence project and evolved into a platform for artistic expression, overcoming financial struggles and shifting industry trends. Their latest venture, 'Dear Van Gogh,' is an immersive experience within Sky: Children of the Light, exploring the life of Vincent Van Gogh.
Donald Duck has five fingers in official art for Kingdom Hearts Collection, and that is definitely not right
Official artwork for the newly announced Kingdom Hearts Collection (1-3) has drawn criticism for apparent use of generative AI, specifically due to anatomical errors in Donald Duck's hands. While some press images obscure the issue, it is clearly visible in official posts, leading to speculation about the art's creation process. Square Enix has not yet commented on the use of AI in the artwork.
Kingdom Hearts AI art accusations hit Square Enix, and that sure looks like slop to me
Square Enix is facing accusations that generative AI was used in the lead art for the upcoming Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox on PC. Fans have pointed out numerous inconsistencies in character proportions and background details, which are characteristic of AI-generated art. This controversy follows similar outcries regarding AI art usage in other game announcements.
After everyone hated his AI Prada ad, Hideo Kojima says he's 'not interested' in AI
Hideo Kojima has stated he is not interested in artificial intelligence, believing it will not create true art during his lifetime. This comes after his involvement in an AI-generated Prada advertisement that received negative reception. Kojima suggests that younger generations will determine how AI is used effectively.
After Starring in an AI-Generated Video for Prada, Hideo Kojima Says 'Maybe AI Could Create Art, but While I Live, I Don't Think I'll See It'
Hideo Kojima commented on the use of artificial intelligence in creative fields after appearing in an AI-generated video for Prada. While acknowledging AI's potential to create art, Kojima expressed skepticism about seeing it happen during his lifetime.
"Maybe AI could create art, but while I live, I don't think I'll see it" - weeks after starring in a Prada art promotion created with AI tools, Hideo Kojima seems to dismiss the controversial tech's creative abilities
Hideo Kojima expressed skepticism about AI's ability to create true art during his lifetime, despite his recent collaboration with Prada on an AI-assisted art project. While acknowledging AI's potential for efficiency and future creative applications, he emphasized that art is intrinsically linked to life and human experience. Kojima believes young people will ultimately determine the ethical path for AI integration in creative fields.
