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January 29, 2026: GOG Under Fire From Customers & Cosmere’s Big Screen Debut

January 29, 2026: GOG Under Fire From Customers & Cosmere’s Big Screen Debut

Fred
Fred · · 5 min read

Today’s Gaming News Roundup GOG is bold for slapping a ‘fully AI’ image on their latest sale, and gamers aren’t biting. I mean, even one of their own people called them out. How often do you see a company get called out from the inside like that? Also in today’s mix, Brandon Sanderson’s got a mind-blowing deal for his Cosmere universe, and Highguard’s shooting for more frequent drops than Apex Legends. Plus, what’s up with Nintendo censoring the Switch 2? Let’s check out the details. GOG Under Fire From Customers and Even One of Its Own Employees After Users Call Out ‘Fully AI’ Sale Image GOG.com, a DRM-free PC gaming storefront, recently faced criticism for using a ‘fully AI-generated’ image to promote a sale. The backlash came not only from customers but also from a GOG staff member, questioning the choice. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions around AI-generated content in creative industries. This incident taps into broader debates about AI’s role in gaming, artwork, and marketing. Customers are increasingly wary of AI replacing human creativity, and this situation underscores the potential for alienating dedicated community members. As digital storefronts like GOG.com continue to look at AI, balancing innovation with community values will be crucial. GOG has since stated they’re reviewing their promotional strategies to better align with community values surrounding…

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Why is GOG getting called out for their sale image?
GOG.com used a 'fully AI-generated' image to promote a sale, which sparked backlash from customers and even one of their own employees. The controversy highlights concerns about AI replacing human creativity in marketing and creative industries.
What is Brandon Sanderson's new deal with Apple TV?
Brandon Sanderson signed a deal to write and produce adaptations of his Cosmere novels for Apple TV, starting with 'Mistborn' and 'The Stormlight Archives.' This collaboration aims to bring his fantasy worlds to life on screen and reach a broader audience.
How will Highguard's content updates compare to Apex Legends?
Highguard, developed by Wildlight (which includes Apex Legends veterans), will have more frequent content updates than Apex Legends. The team learned from Apex's rocky launch and lack of post-release content plan, so they've already set a clear timetable for new releases.
What new characters are being added to Scott Pilgrim EX?
Scott Pilgrim EX, releasing March 3, is adding two new playable characters: Matthew Patel (who uses demon summoning and fiery attacks) and Robot-01 (who brings long-range blasts and explosives). They'll join the existing roster of Scott, Ramona, Lucas Lee, and Roxie Richter in up to four-player co-op.
How much space does the Nioh 3 Steam demo require?
The Nioh 3 demo on Steam is a hefty 70GB download. The good news is any progress you make in the demo transfers to the full game, and it includes three full missions plus a co-op mode to try out different weapon classes.

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Fred has been gaming since his dad brought home a recycled PC from work and installed Hugo's House of Horrors as a toddler. He continues to play games almost daily across PC, console and mobile and may have a slightly addictive personality.

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