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Stellar Blade director clashes with Nier Automata designer following accusations of an AI-generated celebratory image
Stellar Blade director Hyung-Tae Kim has been accused by Nier Automata designer Yoshikaze Matsushita of using an AI-generated image. The image in question reportedly featured the character Emil from Nier Automata in relation to Yoko Taro's Evangelion anime.
Still Wakes The Deep dev The Chinese Room signs with Lyrical Publishing for new title
BAFTA-winning studio The Chinese Room has partnered with new publisher Lyrical Games for its first new intellectual property since separating from Sumo Group. Lyrical Games will provide full financing and strategic support while ensuring the studio retains IP ownership. This collaboration marks a significant step for The Chinese Room, known for titles like Still Wakes the Deep and Everybody's Gone to the Rapture.
Meet Delphi Interactive, the publisher/developer behind the new FIFA game
Delphi Interactive, a new LA-based firm founded in 2020, aims to disrupt the traditional game publishing model by focusing on licensing and financing games based on iconic intellectual properties. The company is working on a new FIFA game for Netflix set to release in 2026 and was involved in IO Interactive's James Bond project. Delphi Interactive, led by CEO Casper Daugaard, plans to build AAA games outside the legacy system with a lean core team and co-development partners.