In this episode, we explore the fascinating intersections of media, culture, and technology through four recent media news stories. How Sega paid tribute to the fallen heroes and villains of the Yakuza and Like a Dragon series in a solemn ceremony. How a botched legal document by Donald Trump’s lawyer sparked speculation of AI involvement and plagiarism. How the GTA 6 trailer revived the popularity of a classic Tom Petty song on Spotify and what it means for the music industry. How Behaviour Interactive created a thrilling and immersive horror game with Dead by Daylight, featuring some of the most iconic characters from movies, TV shows, and video games.

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Links:

• Sega Is Basically Hosting a Real Funeral for All the Dead Yakuza and Like a Dragon Characters - IGN

• https://www.ign.com/articles/sega-is-basically-hosting-a-real-funeral-for-all-the-dead-yakuza-and-like-a-dragon-characters

• Michael Cohen’s lawyer cited three fake cases in possible AI-fueled screwup | Ars Technica https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/12/michael-cohens-lawyer-cited-three-fake-cases-in-possible-ai-fueled-screwup/

• GTA 6 Trailer Makes Tom Petty Song Explode On Spotify https://kotaku.com/gta-6-vi-trailer-song-tom-petty-love-is-a-long-road-1851077993

• How Dead by Daylight Summoned Horror's Most Iconic Characters - IGN https://www.ign.com/articles/how-dead-by-daylight-summoned-horrors-most-iconic-characters

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