The developer of a digital card trading game, Champions TCG, claims to pay an AI artist $1,500 per hour for creating AI-generated images, justifying the cost by stating that the artist's work is faster and of higher quality than that of traditional artists. The company's CEO defended the high payment, stating that the AI artist's output would have cost more and taken longer if done by a team of traditional artists. The company's post sparked controversy, with some questioning the value of the AI-generated images, while others accused the company of seeking engagement.
The announcement of the new mobile game Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket has sparked mixed reactions from the Pokémon TCG community, with some feeling that it's the right game at the wrong time. While the game boasts attractive visuals and features, it comes at a time when the existing Pokémon Trading Card Game Live has been criticized for its lackluster quality. The competitive Pokémon TCG landscape is already facing issues, and the introduction of Pokémon TCG Pocket has raised concerns about the focus on a simplified version of the game at the expense of a fully developed digital client. However, some believe that Pokémon TCG Pocket has the potential to appeal to casual fans and grow the collector side of the hobby.
Cygames has announced Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond, a free-to-play digital card game, set to launch in summer 2024 for PC, iOS, and Android. The game will introduce new features such as super evolution, super-evolve abilities, and the engage button. Players can choose from eight classes, including the new Abysscraft, and build decks using class-specific and neutral cards. Tournaments for Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond are scheduled to begin in 2024, with the Shadowverse World Championship offering a prize of 10 million yen and a special Shadowverse: Evolve card.
