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Ryoichi Hasegawa of SEGA says Nintendo demanded that Mario’s foot be ahead of Sonic’s in official artwork for Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, and Sega had to change it after an error. The collaboration bridged former rivals, but the series may be winding down, with plans for a bigger crossover (Zelda, Dragon Ball) that never materialized; the 2020 entry was touted as a major crossover.
The Grammys will reintroduce the award for best album cover at the 2026 ceremony after a 53-year hiatus, recognizing the importance of album artwork in the digital age. The category was last awarded in 1973 and is being revived to honor creativity in visual design, with nominations including artists like Tyler the Creator and Bad Bunny. The change aims to better acknowledge the significance of album covers, which remain culturally impactful even in a digital world, and will include trophies for art directors and designers.
Several major fighting game developers, including Capcom, Bandai Namco, Arc System Works, SNK, SEGA, and French Bread, released special New Year artwork and greetings to celebrate the start of 2026, featuring artwork from popular franchises and a birthday tribute to Mai Shiranui.
LG has announced its new Gallery TV, a 55 and 65-inch 4K MiniLED TV with magnetic, swappable frames and a Gallery Plus app offering over 4,500 artworks, aiming to compete with existing frame-style TVs from brands like Samsung and Hisense, with availability and pricing yet to be announced.
Fraudsters are leveraging AI technology to fake the authenticity and ownership of artworks, raising concerns about the integrity of digital art verification.
Fans are excited by a recent social media post from Beenox, hinting at a possible new Crash Bandicoot project, potentially a new game or animation, but nothing has been officially confirmed yet.
Merchandise featuring characters from Danganronpa 1, 2, and V3 is available for pre-order through Amnibus, with a 'paint' theme showing characters in casual outfits, and ships in late January 2026. The collection includes various items like acrylic cards, keychains, badges, and stands, with international shipping available, and coincides with the upcoming release of Danganronpa 2 for multiple gaming platforms.
PS Studios celebrates the launch of Ghost of Yotei on PS5 with a series of original artwork shared by various Sony first-party teams and collaborators, showcasing characters and scenes from the game, as part of a tradition to mark new releases.
A collaboration between Persona 5 and Overwatch 2 is launching on September 16, 2025, featuring new artwork, concept art, and character models that reimagine Persona 5 characters as Overwatch heroes.
Niklas Roy has built modern two-wheeled robots that function as vector plotters, inspired by 1980s educational robots, using Arduino Nano and designed primarily for creating artwork, with open-source files available for DIY enthusiasts.
After Evergrande's default, $255 million worth of assets, including artworks by Monet, have been recovered, highlighting the scale of the financial crisis and asset liquidation.
A patch for Capcom Fighting Collection 2 releasing on August 7, 2025, will introduce new quality of life features, artwork, remixed tracks, and four unlockable characters—Maki, Yun, Eagle, and Ingrid—adding more content and customization options to the game.
A suspected human remains found outside a Victorville gas station was revealed to be a macabre teddy bear created by artist Robert Kelly, who shipped the artwork to a customer in Victorville last week. Authorities initially investigated the object as potential human remains, but Kelly confirmed it was his art piece, which was mistaken for a prank involving a human body part.
Square Enix has released new artwork for the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy IX, featuring the game's cast and celebrating its medieval style. The anniversary, on July 7, 2025, sparks speculation about a possible remake, though no official announcement has been made. Additional artwork depicting Kuja and the cast was also shared, along with a dedicated anniversary website.
A technical employee at the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich was fired after hanging his own 2-by-4-foot drawing in the museum's modern art collection without permission. The museum's spokesperson stated that the employee has been banned from the museum and his employment will not be continued. The worker drilled holes in the wall to hang the drawing, and German police are investigating him for property damage. This incident reflects a history of artists supporting their endeavors by working in museums, with some even successfully adding their own work to museum displays.