Day: 15 July 2026

Key Moments: 100 percent of surveyed Japanese online game developers currently utilize generative AI Gemini leads with a 94 percent usage rate among developers, followed by Claude at 84 percent and GitHub CoPilot at 76 percent Copyright infringement remains the most significant concern for surveyed game players Prevalence of Generative AI in Japan’s Online Game Sector The latest report released by Japan’s Online Game Association (JOGA) reveals that every Japanese online game developer polled is presently employing generative AI technologies. In the 2026 edition of JOGA’s Online Game Market Research…

Key Moments: Regulators have escalated enforcement against social media influencers promoting prohibited gambling services in Australia Instances of influencers allegedly receiving over $50,000 in cryptocurrency for Rainbet promotions have come to light New restrictions on online gambling advertising are set to take effect from 1 January next year Growing Regulatory Focus on Influencer Promotions A wave of Australian social media influencers has increasingly been embedding promotional content for illegal offshore gambling platforms within what appear to be standard lifestyle and entertainment posts. This approach, which often incorporates brief segments featuring…