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Meccha Chameleon awarded Steam's highest honor: a fast-follow AI ripoff that even uses the same name in some regions

Meccha Chameleon, a game widely criticized as a fast-follow AI ripoff of the popular title Chameleon, has received Steam's highest honor, the Steam Award, sparking controversy over the platform's recognition of derivative AI-generated content.

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Meccha Chameleon awarded Steam's highest honor: a fast-follow AI ripoff that even uses the same name in some regions
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Meccha Chameleon awarded Steam's highest honor: a fast-follow AI ripoff that even uses the same name in some regions | GamesRadar+

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