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"Nobody wants their games to look like Italian brainrot" - Indie publisher New Blood CEO urges devs to push back against DLSS 5 just like they did with NFTs and crypto games
New Blood CEO Dave Oshry is urging game developers to resist Nvidia's DLSS 5 and generative AI graphics tools, comparing the push to the backlash against NFTs and crypto games. Oshry and developer David Szymanski express concerns that these technologies are becoming mandatory, driving up costs, and potentially compromising game art and performance. They advocate for prioritizing consistent framerates, sharp resolution, and affordable hardware over AI-driven features.
'Cripple their sales, tank their stock price. Stop collaborating with them as developers': New Blood CEO on…
New Blood Interactive co-founder Dave Oshry and developer David Szymanski have voiced strong criticism against Nvidia's new DLSS 5 AI rendering technology. They argue that the AI-driven approach disrespects artistic intent, potentially devalues game art, and that features like DLSS are becoming effectively mandatory in modern games, despite their performance and visual drawbacks.
As Crimson Desert becomes the latest game to see AI art slip through the cracks, Mewgenics co-creator says concept art is "one of the worst" places to use it: "That's where you want to be the most creative"
Developers are discussing the use of AI art in games, particularly in relation to Crimson Desert's concept art. Tyler Glaiel, co-creator of Mewgenics, stated that concept art is one of the worst places to use AI, as it requires maximum creativity. David Szymanski, creator of Iron Lung, expressed his opposition to AI in games, even if it becomes an inevitability.
New Exit 8 poster teases the anomalous indie horror game's big screen adaptation
The indie horror game Exit 8 is receiving a film adaptation from distributor Neon, set to release in US theaters on April 10 and UK cinemas on April 24. The movie, which premiered at Cannes Film Festival, follows a protagonist trapped in a looping Japanese metro station, tasked with identifying anomalies to escape. This adaptation joins a growing trend of video game movies, with other notable releases this year including The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Mortal Kombat 2.
Games Inbox: Who will win out of PS6 vs. Project Helix?
Readers discuss the potential competition between the upcoming PlayStation 6 and Microsoft's Project Helix (likely the next Xbox console), with concerns raised about pricing, naming conventions, and the potential impact of simultaneous releases. Other topics include the effectiveness of game age ratings, the future of the Battlefield franchise, and the perceived arrogance of Microsoft's console strategy.
