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"We view AI as a sliding scale. There will always be a human in the loop; that's our ethos": Why Side has signed an MOU with Modl.ai to use AI for QA
Services provider Side has signed a memorandum of understanding with Danish AI firm Modl.ai to develop an AI-enabled quality assurance system. This new system aims to reduce friction by not requiring access to source code, instead playing the game like a consumer and identifying bugs. Both companies emphasize that human experts will remain integral to the process, with AI augmenting rather than replacing QA testers and potentially creating new career paths.
Telltale Games is back, but can it learn from its past mistakes?
Telltale Games has resurfaced with a new trailer for The Wolf Among Us 2 and an announcement that PM Studios will publish the game and a remaster of The Wolf Among Us. CEO Jamie Ottilie discussed the company's overhaul of its technology and processes, including a shift to Unreal Engine 5 and a focus on avoiding past mistakes like mandated crunch and formulaic storytelling. PM Studios CEO Michael Yum emphasized their creator-first philosophy and commitment to providing production stability.
Comings and Goings
This article rounds up notable employment changes in the gaming industry for June 2026. It specifically highlights leadership shifts at the gaming service provider Side.
Jobs roundup: June 2026 | Bernard Kim joins Appcharge advisory board
Several key appointments and elections have occurred in the games industry. Bernard Kim has joined Appcharge's advisory board, Romain Dijoux is the new studio head at Netflix's Night School Studio, and the German Games Industry Association has elected a new executive board. Other notable moves include Sam Hilary at Team17, Charlotte Spurgeon and Celeste Valentine at Imprint Studios, and leadership changes at Side.
