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Fighting-game esports star SonicFox has backed out of NEXCON 2026, a two-day convention set for Norman, Oklahoma, after objecting to promotional artwork they say used an AI-generated version of their likeness. SonicFox announced the contract covering their appearance as a special guest had been terminated, and said their enthusiasm for the show had evaporated entirely.

byJoe Pring Published: Oct 21, 2026, 13:25 Vincent Samaco / Wikimedia Commons Add as a preferred

Dominique “SonicFox” McLean has backed out of Nexcon 2026 after seeing promotional material for the event that used AI to generate the fighting game pro’s likeness. The flyer seemed entirely AI-generated, including slopified renderings of other creators who would be in attendance. Once SonicFox got wind of the promo, they immediately cancelled their appearance. “Update:…

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Prolific fighting game player SonicFox has terminated their contract with a convention in Norman, Oklahoma after organizers fed artwork of the pro’s mascot character into AI to generate a promotional poster for the event.