Drama in the Gaming World: Stellar Blade Director vs. Nier Automata Designer
When Celebrations Turn Sour
So, in the land of video games where pixels and drama collide, we have a spicy incident brewing! Hyung-Tae Kim, the mastermind behind Stellar Blade, thought it’d be a good idea to share a celebratory image about Yoko Taro’s new Evangelion gig. Little did he know, this would promptly unleash the wrath of none other than Yoshikaze Matsushita, the genius behind the characters in Nier: Automata!
Matsushita, who crafted the infamous Emil head mask that Yoko seems to love wearing like a crown, wasn’t exactly thrilled with Kim’s festive image. In a moment that echoes across the virtual hills, Kim posted an image of Asuka, our favorite fiery character draped in her iconic red suit, lounging atop a pile of those smiling Emil heads. Cute? Perhaps. On the other hand, Matsushita came swinging with accusations that the image looked like it was born from AI – the kind that creates art faster than you can say “unprecedented collaboration!” But hold your horses! There’s no official confirmation yet, and Kim’s been kind of vocal about loving AI, claiming it’s like having a magical tool to punch up creativity.
The Block Party Begins
Now, if you think that was the end, buckle up! Matsushita took to social media and expressed his irritation about seeing his work rehashed by a generative AI. He even shared that, lo and behold, he had been blocked by Kim on the platform. Ouch! Talk about a digital slap! “Ah, so you do have some self-awareness, huh?” he quipped, throwing shade like a pro.
In response, Kim found himself mixed into a bit of a pickle. He issued what can only be described as a half-hearted apology, claiming it was all a misunderstanding due to a pesky third-party extension blocking people without his knowledge. “I’m super sorry for the confusion,” he basically said, but many weren’t buying it. One user clapped back with, “This is the worst excuse I’ve seen in my life!” to which Kim hilariously replied, “That’s right. But it’s true – what should I do? Life is brutally entertaining!” The comedic timing here could be a hit in a rom-com!
As the drama unfolded, Matsushita shared his thoughts, suggesting that maybe Kim was just looking for a quick and easy way to get something trending. But here’s the kicker – the brilliance of his artwork is undeniable! While he appreciates Kim’s style, he even hinted that he likely won’t be diving into any games from Kim’s studio anytime soon, leaving us all pondering if this feud is a wake-up call for creators to think twice about their creative choices!
In a world where we gamely celebrate each other’s creations, let’s hope this sparks a rethink about originality and respect in our favorite pastime!