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The redesigned Evercade EXP-R and VS-R consoles by Blaze Entertainment, initially met with skepticism, are praised for their refined design, nostalgic appeal, and focus on tactile, cartridge-based gaming, emphasizing a return to physical media and gaming rituals, with the EXP-R serving as a portable device and the VS-R as a living-room companion, both offering a curated collection of classic and indie games at an accessible price.
Blaze Entertainment, the publisher of Duke Nukem Evercade, has apologized for using AI-generated artwork to promote the game. Fans and professional artists were quick to criticize the artwork, prompting Blaze to remove it and promise a replacement commission that better meets fan expectations. The studio had initially supported the artist responsible for the artwork, but eventually acknowledged that it had fallen below fan standards due to the use of AI in the process.
Blaze Entertainment's remaster of Duke Nukem 1 and 2 for its Evercade platform was criticized for its AI-generated cover art, which was quickly pointed out by Twitter users. Blaze has since deleted the tweets and acknowledged that the original image was AI-generated, and will be commissioning a new piece of art to replace it where possible. The controversy has raised concerns about the proliferation of AI-generated imagery in the artistic community.