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'There were a lot of disagreements across the place': Former Marathon director Joe Ziegler on leading Bungie's extraction shooter, playing Path of Exile for 3,437 hours, and why he'll never uninstall Kingdom Hearts
Former Marathon director Joe Ziegler discusses his extensive gaming habits, including thousands of hours in Path of Exile and Destiny 2, and his enduring love for Kingdom Hearts. He also touches on his experiences at Bungie, the challenges of leading the Marathon project, and his appreciation for the social aspects of games like World of Warcraft.
It’s Time For Epic Games And Its CEO To Touch Grass
Epic Games and CEO Tim Sweeney are facing criticism for their embrace of AI-accelerated development, which critics argue shows they are out of touch with the gaming community and the realities of game development. The company's recent pivot to AI tools for coding and art, exemplified by a troubled Marvel and Star Wars shooter project and a buggy AI-coded Epic Games Launcher beta, has been met with mockery and concern over worker sentiment and product quality.
Marvel fans think Tom Holland has lost his MCU spoiler crown as Ruaridh Mollica hints at a potential VisionQuest spoiler
Actor Ruaridh Mollica, who plays Tommy in the Disney Plus show VisionQuest, has potentially revealed a major spoiler regarding Joe Locke's character, Billy Kaplan. Fans are comparing his perceived spoiler-heavy press tour to Tom Holland's past incidents, humorously suggesting Mollica has taken the 'Marvel spoiler king' crown.
Nintendo Download – October 15, 2026 (North America) – Resident Evil, Toy Story, Tales of Eternia Remastered, more
The North American Nintendo Download for October 15, 2026, features a wide array of new releases and remasters for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Titles include various Resident Evil remakes, Disney/Pixar Toy Story games, Tales of Eternia Remastered, and many more digital and retail options. The report also highlights ongoing sales and in-game events for Pokémon Pokopia.
Epic Games claims its new "vibe coded" launcher runs 46% faster than Steam from cold start to store page
Epic Games has released a beta version of its new launcher, claiming it is 46% faster than Steam from a cold start to the store page. The company stated that AI was used as a tool in its development process to improve efficiency and speed up the rewrite of the codebase. This move follows reports of Epic shifting to an 'AI-first' production model, leading to delays in a Disney collaboration.
No more hand-written code? Epic's Disney project reportedly shifts to 'AI-First' development
Epic Games has reportedly mandated a significant shift towards an "AI-first" development model for an upcoming Disney game, leading to a delay. Developers are instructed to heavily utilize AI for code and art generation, with the director stating "no more hand-written code." Epic CEO Tim Sweeney confirmed a company-wide pivot to "maximum AI acceleration" to enable teams to build more and better content.
Epic Games delays a Marvel and Star Wars extraction shooter in order to pivot to an ‘AI first’ production model
Epic Games has reportedly delayed an upcoming Marvel and Star Wars extraction shooter to implement an "AI first" production model, instructing developers to use generative AI for art and eliminate "hand-written code." CEO Tim Sweeney stated the company is pivoting to "maximum AI acceleration" to build more and better content, framing it as a necessary step to "survive the AI revolution."
VisionQuest fans think Ultron is "the highlight" of the new MCU show
Fans are praising James Spader's portrayal of Ultron in the new Disney Plus series VisionQuest, with many calling him the highlight of the show. Viewers appreciate the character's development and interactions with Vision, finding his dialogue and advice surprisingly compelling.
Coming soon to Invincible VS, it's your copyright-friendly neighbourhood Agent Spider
Invincible VS is introducing Agent Spider as a new DLC character, a clear homage to Marvel's Spider-Man. Voiced by Josh Keaton, who has a history of voicing Spider-Man, Agent Spider's introduction plays on the character's popularity. The article also touches on the comic book origins of the character and the legal distinctions made by Amazon.
Epic Games Confirmes AI Embracing as New Norm
Epic Games is undergoing a significant organizational shift to "maximum AI acceleration," according to CEO Tim Sweeney. The company aims to leverage AI to enable its developers to create more and better content, with similar benefits intended for studios using Unreal Engine. This move includes an "AI-first" development model for some projects, potentially involving AI-generated code and artwork, though Epic emphasizes human oversight.
Fortnite Dev Reportedly Delays New Marvel/Star Wars Shooter Amid “AI Acceleration” Push
Epic Games has reportedly delayed an unannounced shooter collaboration with Disney featuring Marvel and Star Wars characters, shifting its development focus towards an "AI first" production model. CEO Tim Sweeney announced a company-wide pivot to "maximum AI acceleration" to build better content faster, impacting existing projects and potentially altering the development of future titles.
Epic Games/Disney Shooter Delayed Due to AI
A collaborative extraction shooter between Epic Games and Disney has been delayed and is reportedly shifting towards an 'AI first' production model, with memos urging staff to rely heavily on AI for code and art generation. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney seemingly confirmed this pivot towards AI acceleration, though the article expresses skepticism about the approach and its potential impact on quality and job security, especially following recent layoffs.
Epic Games to make first big budget AI-only game with new Disney shooter
Epic Games is shifting to an 'AI first' development model, impacting an unannounced Marvel and Star Wars shooter. CEO Tim Sweeney confirmed the pivot aims to accelerate development using AI tools like Anthropic's Claude, with human input primarily for guidance. This move has reportedly caused concern among developers, with some expressing dismay at the prospect of AI generating game assets and code.
Epic Games undergoes "huge pivot" for "maximum AI acceleration" amid reports of Disney shooter delay…
Epic Games is reportedly delaying a Disney extraction shooter to pivot towards AI-accelerated development, instructing teams to use generative AI for art and code. CEO Tim Sweeney confirmed a "huge pivot" to maximize AI acceleration across the company, aiming to enable developers to build more and better content using Unreal Engine. This shift has drawn criticism, especially following recent layoffs.
Epic’s Delays Disney Shooter to Unknown Date, Embraces “AI-First” Development – Rumor
Epic Games has reportedly delayed a Disney-collaborative shooter, featuring Marvel and Star Wars characters, to an unknown date and is embracing an "AI-first" development policy. This shift involves generating all art with AI and prioritizing AI-accelerated workflows, a move that has reportedly caused internal concern and slower-than-expected progress, impacting Disney's investment.
"No more hand-written code": Epic reportedly impose "AI-first" model on creators of new Disney shooter with Marvel and Star Wars characters
Epic Games is reportedly mandating an "AI-first" production model for an unannounced Disney shooter featuring Marvel and Star Wars characters, leading to its indefinite delay. Developers are instructed to use AI for art and code generation, a move that has caused internal dissent and reflects Epic's broader push into generative AI, despite recent layoffs and a downturn in Fortnite engagement.
VisionQuest executive producer says people will "feel the brotherly love" when Wiccan and Speed eventually…
VisionQuest executive producer Mary Livanos expressed excitement about the eventual team-up of Wiccan and Speed in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, anticipating a strong brotherly connection. The article details the characters' recent appearances and complex relationships within the MCU, noting that the first two episodes of VisionQuest will premiere on Disney Plus on October 14.
Epic Games delays Disney game and tells developers to go "AI first"
Epic Games has delayed its upcoming Disney collaboration shooter, which features Marvel and Star Wars characters, and has instructed developers to adopt an "AI first" production model. The game, originally slated for March, will now be built using AI tools, with directors stating "No more hand-written code" and all art generated via AI workflows. This shift has reportedly stunned some developers and comes after Epic's significant investment in Disney and a recent round of layoffs.
Epic Games Pushes "Full AI Development", Delays Disney's Star Wars and Marvel Shooter Project
Epic Games is reportedly mandating the use of AI for all code and art asset development, leading to a delay in Disney's Star Wars and Marvel shooter project. This shift towards full AI development has impacted the timeline for the unannounced game.
New Avengers: Doomsday poster features a better look at the main heroes – and teases the apocalyptic event they…
A new poster for Avengers: Doomsday reveals a clearer look at the film's main heroes and teases the apocalyptic 'incursion' event where two worlds collide. The poster features characters from across the MCU and hints at the involvement of Fox's X-Men universe. Director Joe Russo described the event as the 'perceived end of times' for the MCU.
