This Week in Games
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Key Points:
- David Rosen, co-founder of Sega Enterprises, passed away at age 95 on Christmas Day; he played a key role in Sega's formation and early arcade successes, including importing coin-operated machines to post-war Japan and overseeing Sega of America's establishment.
- Sony has been granted a patent for a Generative AI-powered system that detects when players are stuck and can generate a "ghost" to guide or play through sections, sparking debate over the use of AI and concerns about content sourcing from user-generated gameplay footage.
- Visual novel developer HazeDenki announced Sister, Other, Paranoia, a dark story about telepathy and isolation, set for release in August 2026, while the boys' love horror/suspense VN Paradise is
