All articles tagged with #ai in gaming
Stellar Blade director Hyung-tae Kim says AI is an essential tool for South Korea to compete globally against China and the US, as the country shifts from MMO-focused trends to AAA projects; he argues AI can boost productivity—potentially letting one person do the work of 100—though the broader job impact and the outcomes of widespread AI adoption remain debated.
Hooded Horse, a game publisher, has refused to work with developers using generative AI, considering it 'cancerous' and a source of complications in game development, emphasizing their contracts prohibit AI-generated assets to prevent issues like unintentional inclusion of placeholder content. The industry is divided on AI's role, with some companies adopting it for efficiency, while others criticize its impact on creativity and quality, and legal frameworks are beginning to restrict AI-generated art without human input.
Arc Raiders' developer Embark defends the use of AI-based text-to-speech technology, emphasizing its role in improving game development efficiency and quality without replacing human jobs, amidst ongoing industry discussions about AI's impact on employment and creative processes.
The article discusses major upcoming gaming releases and industry trends for 2026, including the highly anticipated GTA 6, Resident Evil 9, and various other titles from major publishers like Capcom, Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft. It also covers the impact of AI on game development, rising RAM prices affecting console production, and the controversial acquisition of EA by Saudi Arabia, highlighting the unpredictable and evolving nature of the gaming industry.
2025 was a disappointing year for the gaming industry, marked by numerous game cancellations, significant layoffs, widespread adoption of AI technology leading to lower-quality content, rising game and console prices, and delays in highly anticipated releases like GTA 6, alongside ongoing issues with physical media decline and controversial corporate actions.
The article discusses the increasing use of generative AI by major game companies for tasks like concept art and asset creation, highlighting industry experimentation, potential impacts on creativity and employment, and mixed player reactions, with some experts suggesting AI could improve game quality while others worry about artistic integrity and job displacement.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which won multiple awards including Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2025, has been stripped of its titles by the Indie Game Awards due to the use of generative AI during development, violating the competition's rules. The awards have been reallocated to other games, highlighting ongoing concerns about AI's role in game development.
Clair Obscur's Indie Game of the Year award was revoked due to the use of AI-generated placeholder textures during development, highlighting ongoing debates about AI's role and ethics in game creation. The controversy centers on whether such placeholder assets should disqualify a game, with opinions divided on the acceptability of AI-assisted work in indie and professional game development.
Larian Studios' admission of using generative AI in tasks like concept art sparked controversy, but fellow developer Daniel Vávra argues AI is an inevitable and beneficial part of modern game development, potentially reducing costs and development time, and enabling more creative freedom. He emphasizes that AI's integration is unstoppable and could revolutionize how games are made, despite ongoing debates and fears.
Nexon CEO Junghun Lee emphasizes that AI is widely used across game companies, including in the development of Arc Raiders, to improve efficiency. The use of AI, such as text-to-speech, has sparked industry debate, with some critics questioning its impact on creativity and employment, while others see it as a tool to enhance competitiveness and innovation.
Nexon CEO Junghun Lee emphasizes the importance of assuming all game companies are using AI, citing its role in improving efficiency, but faces criticism from industry figures who argue that widespread adoption is not yet universal. The debate highlights ongoing tensions over AI's impact on creativity and competition in game development.
Square Enix is conducting mass layoffs and consolidating its development operations in Japan as part of a broader reorganization, including selling Western studios and planning to automate 70% of QA work with AI by 2027, to strengthen its long-term growth strategy.
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick expresses caution about adopting AI in game development due to concerns over intellectual property rights and the current limitations of AI, emphasizing that AI is data-driven and lacks true creativity, which makes him hesitant to fully embrace AI at scale in the industry.
Electronic Arts has partnered with Stability AI to develop AI-powered tools for creating game assets and environments, aiming to accelerate development and reduce costs amid financial challenges, while also enhancing creative expression.
Electronic Arts is heavily integrating AI into its operations, encouraging employees to use it for creative and managerial tasks, but faces resistance and skepticism from staff concerned about flawed outputs, job security, and ethical issues, reflecting a broader industry-wide divide over AI's role in the workplace.