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Is the new GTA Online heist a last hurrah, or a sign of things to come?
Rockstar Games has announced The Kortz Center Heist, a new expansion for Grand Theft Auto Online, set to launch on July 14, 2026. This elaborate art theft mission introduces new replayability with three paintings to steal weekly and varied approaches. The update raises questions about its role as a potential send-off for Grand Theft Auto 5's multiplayer or a precursor to Grand Theft Auto 6's online component.
Magic: The Gathering artist gets dinged at MagicCon because one does not simply rip off their colleague to depict the most popular item in all of media
Magic: The Gathering artist Dan Frazier has admitted to using fellow artist Marta Nael's artwork for The One Ring as a reference without proper credit in the upcoming The Hobbit expansion. Wizards of the Coast has apologized for the oversight, stating Nael will be compensated. The incident has sparked discussion about the pace of new set releases and quality control within the company.
Pokemon fan artist alleges new Palworld clone Pickmon "stole one of my designs," saying "they didn't even try to change something and make it a bit less obvious"
The game Pickmon is facing accusations of art theft, with a Pokemon fan artist alleging that one of their designs was directly copied without significant alteration. This controversy arises due to Pickmon's striking similarities to both Pokemon and Palworld, with its developer even sharing the name PocketGame, similar to Palworld's developer Pocketpair.
Artist Embroiled in Marathon Art Theft Scandal Credited as Visual Design Consultant
Bungie has credited artist Fern Hook, also known as Antireal, as a Visual Design Consultant for the game Marathon, following a dispute over art asset usage. The studio conducted a review after it was found that assets created by Hook were used without proper credit or consultation. The issue has since been resolved to Hook's satisfaction, with the terms of compensation remaining undisclosed.
Marathon Credits Artist Who Claimed Bungie Stole Their Art
Bungie has credited artist Fern Hook, also known as Antireal, in the newly released Marathon game, following an art theft allegation settlement. Hook had claimed Bungie used their designs without permission, a dispute that was resolved to Hook's satisfaction in late 2025. Marathon is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
