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As Crimson Desert hype reaches fever pitch, the massive RPG looks set to live or die by its open world
Crimson Desert is generating significant hype, with players eagerly anticipating its March 19 release. The game's massive 80km-squared open world is a major draw, with many hoping it will deliver the immersive experience that other recent large-scale RPGs have lacked. The article discusses the importance of reactivity and liveliness in open-world games, using examples like Skyrim and The Witcher 3 as benchmarks for success.
Gamers are right to be disgusted by NVIDIA's DLSS 5
Gamers have expressed widespread disgust and skepticism towards NVIDIA's new DLSS 5 technology, which uses AI to enhance lighting and materials. Critics argue it's another form of 'AI slop' that can homogenize visuals and stray from artistic intent, despite NVIDIA's claims of developer control. While the technology's full impact remains to be seen, the negative reaction highlights gamer concerns about AI's role in game development.
Nvidia's DLSS 5 is a Slap in the Face to the Art of Video Game Design - IGN
Nvidia's new AI graphics technology, DLSS 5, is criticized for its potential negative impact on video game art design, with concerns that it replaces human artistic intent with AI-generated enhancements. The author argues that the technology smooths over character details and alters lighting in ways that detract from the original artistic vision, citing examples from Resident Evil Village and Hogwarts Legacy. While optional for now, there is fear that studios may rely on AI to cut corners on art direction in the future.
NVIDIA DLSS 5 Reveal Sparks “AI-Generated” Graphics Debate
NVIDIA has unveiled DLSS 5, an AI-driven graphics technology that reconstructs scenes using neural rendering to generate photorealistic detail in real time. CEO Jensen Huang compared it to a 'GPT moment for graphics,' blending traditional rendering with generative AI. However, the technology has sparked debate, with some critics labeling it 'AI slop filter' due to concerns about uncanny visuals, loss of artistic control, and homogenization of game aesthetics.
Nvidia unveils its controversial DLSS 5 AI upscaling feature
Nvidia has announced DLSS 5, its latest AI upscaling technology, which aims to enhance lighting and textures in games. However, the feature has drawn criticism for its impact on character faces, with some games like Starfield showing altered facial structures. While optional, DLSS 5 utilizes generative AI and will be supported by major publishers, with a release expected in the fall.
Nvidia visar upp "fotorealistiska" DLSS 5 – möts av kritik
Nvidia has unveiled DLSS 5, an AI-driven technology promising photorealistic lighting and materials for games, set to release this fall. While Nvidia touts it as a breakthrough, the announcement has been met with significant criticism online, with some users likening it to an "AI filter." However, outlets like Digital Foundry express enthusiasm for its potential to advance graphics, while Nvidia asserts that developers retain full control over game aesthetics.
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Bethesda says Nvidia's controversial new DLSS 5 AI filter "will all be under our artists' control, and…
Bethesda Game Studios has commented on Nvidia's controversial DLSS 5 AI filter, stating that their art teams will maintain control over its implementation in games like Starfield. This response aims to address player concerns about AI potentially altering artistic intent, particularly regarding character appearances, though the extent of artist involvement remains unclear.
DLSS 5 clearly overwrites game characters with AI beauty standards, but Nvidia says devs have 'artistic…
Nvidia has announced DLSS 5, a new AI upscaling technology that uses "3D-guided neural rendering" to enhance game visuals. While Nvidia claims developers will have artistic control, early demonstrations show significant alterations to character models, leading to controversy and comparisons to "AI slop filters." The technology is set to launch in the fall with support for several upcoming games.
Nvidia announces DLSS 5 in uncanny video putting games through obvious AI filter, Bethesda's Todd Howard joins devs hyping it up: "We got it running in Starfield, it was amazing how it brought it to life"
Nvidia has announced DLSS 5, an AI-powered rendering technique that the company claims is its most significant breakthrough since real-time ray tracing. Demonstrations in games like Starfield and Resident Evil Requiem show dramatic visual changes, though some online have criticized the results as uncanny and similar to AI photo filters. Bethesda's Todd Howard expressed enthusiasm, stating DLSS 5 "brought it to life" in Starfield.
DLSS 5 Moves NVIDIA’s Upscaling Tech Toward Full Neural Rendering
NVIDIA unveiled DLSS 5 at GTC, a new neural rendering system designed to enhance real-time game graphics with photorealistic lighting and materials. Expected to launch this fall, DLSS 5 uses an AI model to process color and motion data, aiming for cinematic realism at up to 4K resolution. Several major studios, including Bethesda, Capcom, and Ubisoft, are already implementing the technology in upcoming titles like Starfield and Assassin's Creed Shadows.
NVIDIA DLSS 5 announced and it's all about that AI generation
NVIDIA announced DLSS 5, a new AI-powered graphics technology set to launch this fall. CEO Jensen Huang described it as a "GPT moment for graphics," blending traditional rendering with generative AI to enhance visual realism. DLSS 5 uses AI models trained on scene semantics to generate photorealistic lighting and materials in real-time, offering developers granular control over enhancements.
Nvidia has just shown off DLSS 5 coming this Fall... and currently it looks a lot like an AI lighting filter
Nvidia has announced DLSS 5, a new AI-powered real-time neural rendering model set to launch this fall. The technology aims to enhance visual fidelity by adding photorealistic lighting and materials to games. While early demos showcase impressive results, they also highlight significant hardware requirements and raise questions about artistic intent and AI's role in game development.
Everyone's Laughing At The New Look Of DLSS 5's "Yassify Filter"
Nvidia's new DLSS 5 AI upscaling technology has drawn criticism for its "Yassify Filter" effect, which unnaturally alters character appearances in games. Despite negative social media reactions, publishers like Capcom, Bethesda, Ubisoft, and Warner Bros. Games appear optimistic about the technology, with several titles set to support it this fall.
Gotham Knights Dev Warner Bros Montreal Reportedly Hit by Layoffs
Warner Bros. Games Montreal, the studio behind Gotham Knights and Batman: Arkham Origins, has reportedly experienced layoffs, with several employees announcing their job searches on LinkedIn. While Warner Bros. has not officially confirmed the cuts, the news follows a broader trend of industry-wide layoffs and comes after a period of financial struggles for Warner Bros. Games, marked by the underperformance of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and MultiVersus.
Warner Bros. Montréal devs report layoffs
Several developers at Warner Bros. Montréal have reportedly been laid off, with many announcing their job searches on LinkedIn. This follows a period of financial struggles for Warner Bros. Games, including the cancellation of a Hogwarts Legacy expansion, layoffs at Rocksteady after Suicide Squad's poor performance, the cancellation of Monolith Productions' Wonder Woman game, and the shutdown of MultiVersus.
List of all Nintendo Switch 2 games with a game-key card release
This article lists games for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 that will utilize a game-key card for physical releases. This new approach involves a cartridge that requires a full game download, differing from traditional physical media but allowing for lending and resale.
Larry Hryb joins Commodore International Corporation as community development consultant
A Newzoo report indicates a significant lack of overlap between players of Roblox and Minecraft and those who play traditional AAA titles like Assassin's Creed: Shadows. These younger players are more likely to engage with live service games such as Fortnite and Grand Theft Auto V, or games that resemble Roblox experiences. This trend raises questions about the future evolution of the gaming audience and the market for AAA games.
Roblox and Minecraft players are less likely to play traditional AAA video games
A Newzoo report indicates that players of Roblox and Minecraft have significantly less overlap with traditional AAA game audiences compared to live service titles like Fortnite and Grand Theft Auto V. This trend is attributed to a shift away from graphical fidelity as a primary driver of popularity and the younger demographic's preference for free-to-play models. The analysis questions whether these players will transition to AAA games as they age or continue to favor sandbox and live service experiences.
Games Inbox: When will the next big Super Mario game be announced?
Readers express anticipation for a new Super Mario game announcement, speculating it might coincide with or follow the Super Mario Galaxy movie. Other topics include concerns about the rising cost of consoles and amiibo, the precarious nature of game development jobs, and the potential impact of dynamic pricing and AI on the industry.
