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Garry's Mod Creator Compares Overusing AI In Coding To Watching Too Much Porn
Garry Newman, creator of Garry's Mod and founder of Facepunch Studios, shared his views on the use of artificial intelligence in game development, comparing overreliance on AI in coding to excessive porn consumption. He believes a 50/50 balance between AI tools and human creativity is crucial for developers to maintain critical thinking skills. Newman also touched upon the potential for a Rust film adaptation and the upcoming launch of Facepunch's new game-creation platform, s&box.
Garry's Mod creator says programmers over-relying on AI is like using too much porn: 'You lose your ability to…
Garry Newman, creator of Garry's Mod and founder of Facepunch Studios, shared his thoughts on the over-reliance on AI in programming, comparing it to excessive pornography use that diminishes natural ability. He acknowledged AI's utility in coding but expressed concerns regarding its use in art, especially when trained on existing artists' work.
Garry's Mod creator expected to only "make about $30,000" on the sandbox game – but some 25 million copies later, it's one of Steam's most iconic smash hits
Garry Newman, creator of the sandbox game Garry's Mod, initially expected to make only around $30,000 from the title. However, the game has since sold approximately 25 million copies, becoming a significant hit. Newman also mentioned that the success of Garry's Mod and Rust is due to the team enjoying their work and the products they create.
Garry Newman says companies have tried to buy Facepunch but the only reason to sell it would be for money 'and I…
Garry Newman, CEO of Facepunch Studios, stated that while the company has received acquisition offers, the primary motivation for selling would be financial gain, which has not yet been sufficient. Newman emphasized his desire for Facepunch to remain independent, inspired by Valve's approach to empowering creators and fostering careers through their platforms like Garry's Mod and the upcoming s&box.
Facepunch is 'talking to people' about a Rust movie: 'We definitely had interest'
Facepunch Studios, the developer of the survival sandbox game Rust, has confirmed they are in discussions about a potential movie adaptation. Studio founder Garry Newman expressed the need for trust in any partners involved in the project, noting the prevalence of scams in the industry. While no concrete plans are in place, the studio has received interest from various parties.
A Rust Movie Could Happen, But Dev Says Many People Are Trying To Scam Them
Facepunch Studios is in early discussions about adapting their survival game Rust into a movie, according to director and COO Alistair McFarlane. While "big-name companies" are involved, McFarlane cautioned that the process is slow and fraught with potential scams, with founder Garry Newman noting the prevalence of fraudulent parties. The studio is also considering that some companies may seek rights simply to prevent others from making the film.
Garry Newman says his game creation platform s&box will 'probably' be priced similarly to Garry's Mod
Garry Newman stated that his new game creation platform, s&box, will likely be priced similarly to its predecessor, Garry's Mod. While a final price has not been confirmed by Facepunch Studios, it is expected to be around the original $10 cost, despite two decades of development.
Evening Esports and Competitions
Facepunch Studios, the developer behind Rust, is sponsoring DreamHack Birmingham. This event highlights the growing connection between game development studios and the esports scene.