"Square Enix Addresses Foamstars-Splatoon Comparison and AI Art Controversy in 2024 Kickoff"

Square Enix's upcoming game Foamstars is being compared to Splatoon, but producer Kosuke Okatani insists they are "completely different games" despite surface similarities. The game, set to launch on February 6 exclusively for PlayStation 4 and 5, has received backlash for using AI-generated art, created with the controversial AI tool Midjourney, for in-game album covers. This move comes as Square Enix aims to aggressively apply AI and other cutting-edge technologies to its content development and publishing functions.