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Garry Newman acknowledges Gmod successor S&box had a bumpy launch, but is baffled by the number of people complaining about NFTs, which aren't in the game: 'I have no idea what this s**t is about'
Garry Newman, co-founder of Facepunch Studios and creator of Garry's Mod, has addressed the mixed reception of the newly launched content creation platform S&box. Newman acknowledged performance issues and user complaints about the game not being a direct successor to Garry's Mod, while expressing confusion over negative reviews mentioning NFTs, which are not present in the game. He also discussed concerns regarding AI-generated content and the platform's comparison to Garry's Mod's extensive user-generated content library.
Garry's Mod successor punishes gen AI use as creator admits "our Steam reviews obviously aren't…
Facepunch Studios' S&box, the spiritual successor to Garry's Mod, is implementing measures to discourage the use of generative AI assets, including suppressing games with AI-generated cover art. Lead developer Garry Newman acknowledged that Steam reviews have been negative, with a significant portion citing AI usage and performance issues. The company is actively working to address these concerns while also clarifying that they do not use NFTs or blockchain technology.
"It's a UGC platform, there is always going to be dog s***" Garry's Mod creator says as S&box's latest update aims to punish AI-generated thumbnails
Facepunch Studios' S&box platform is implementing measures to discourage AI-generated content, particularly thumbnails, following player feedback. Founder Garry Newman stated that while AI generation is easy, it leads to a homogenous look, and the platform will now allow moderators to mark packages with AI thumbnails, reducing their visibility. The update also addresses complaints about NFTs and introduces performance enhancements.
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This article presents a quiz featuring controversial and out-of-touch quotes from various tech and gaming CEOs. It highlights statements on topics ranging from game pricing and AI's impact on jobs to corporate responsibility and the nature of development.
S&box makes nearly $1 million on launch day, and yes there are problems but that's okay: 'We love it when things break because then we get to fix them'
S&box, the successor to Garry's Mod developed by Facepunch Studios, generated nearly $1 million on its launch day despite mixed reviews and technical issues. Studio head Garry Newman stated that the problems encountered were expected and are being addressed. The company is doubling its Play Fund for community developers to $1 million due to the strong launch revenue.
The Garry's Mod 'successor' is, tragically, more Roblox than anything else
S&box, developed by Facepunch Studios as a spiritual successor to Garry's Mod, is criticized for prioritizing a Roblox-like platform model over the creative freedom of its predecessor. While showcasing potential with various game genres built on a modified Source 2 engine, its current state suffers from jankiness and a business model involving paid cosmetics, leading to disappointment for those expecting a true Garry's Mod 2 experience.
As Garry's Mod successor quickly becomes overrun with gen-AI after launching on Steam, Garry himself commits to "taking action to promote human creativity"
Garry Newman, creator of Garry's Mod and founder of Facepunch Studios, has stated that the company does not encourage the use of generative AI in their new game development tool, S&box. The game, which recently launched on Steam, has seen a rapid influx of AI-generated content, leading to mixed reviews and calls from players to filter out such submissions. Newman emphasized a commitment to promoting human creativity amidst concerns about AI's growing presence in creative outlets.
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The sequel to Garry's Mod has launched to 'mixed' reviews on PC. Despite the reception, creator Garry Newman expressed a lack of concern regarding AI-generated games potentially impacting the platform.
'Eventually the slop will just fall to the bottom': Garry's Mod sequel launches to 'mixed' reviews, but Garry himself isn't worried about AI games on the main page
s&box, the open-source successor to Garry's Mod, has launched on Steam to mixed reviews, with many negative comments citing the prevalence of AI-generated content. Creator Garry Newman acknowledges the issue but believes that eventually, low-quality AI content will be filtered out by the community. He also discussed the studio's use of AI in development, comparing its utility to programming.
Garry's Mod sequel S&box is already having to deal "with people using AI in obvious, low quality ways", confess developers Facepunch
Facepunch Studios has released S&box, the spiritual successor to Garry's Mod, which is already facing issues with low-quality AI-generated content within user-created games. Developers acknowledge they must address these AI concerns. Meanwhile, the original Garry's Mod will receive an update to support the fan-made Half-Life remake, Black Mesa.
'We don't have to fire 1000 people to keep it working': Facepunch Studios says paying s&box game developers is sustainable, with '$500,000 paid out to date'
Facepunch Studios' game creation platform s&box, set to release on Steam on April 28, will feature a community-focused model where developers are paid through 'The Play Fund,' generated from Garry's Mod profits. The company emphasizes that developers retain full ownership of their creations and can export them to Steam without revenue sharing, aiming for a sustainable ecosystem where developer success directly benefits the platform.
Rust 2 isn't in development, Facepunch boss confirms after suspicious Steam page sparks speculation
Facepunch Studios founder Garry Newman has confirmed that a sequel to their survival game Rust is not currently in development, despite a suspicious Steam page for 'Rust 2' appearing and causing speculation. Newman stated he has no knowledge of the listing and reiterated the studio's past criticisms of Unity's business practices, suggesting a future sequel would not use the engine.
'You Saw Nothing' — Facepunch Founder Garry Newman Denies Rust 2 in Development After Steam Listing Raises Eyebrows
Garry Newman, founder of Facepunch Studios, has denied rumors of a Rust sequel being in development. This statement comes after a Steam listing for a game titled 'Rust 2' briefly appeared online, causing speculation among players.
Rust 2? "Nope," Dev Says After Weird Steam Page Goes Up
Facepunch Studios has denied any involvement with a "Rust 2" Steam page that recently appeared, with studio head Garry Newman stating they are not making a sequel. The page has been flagged as suspicious by SteamDB, and another Facepunch developer confirmed it is fake. Newman previously commented on a potential "Rust 2" not using the Unity engine, and the studio also recently made headlines regarding the potential purchase of New World.
Rust 2 Steam page appears, Facepunch immediately starts messing with fans about whether it's legit: 'Now you're all questioning yourselves, is this real? Maybe?'
A suspicious Steam page for 'Rust 2' has appeared, sparking speculation and confusion among fans. Facepunch COO Alistair McFarlane has engaged with the community, initially posting cryptic messages and later suggesting the page might be a deliberate test to see how fans react to potential fake announcements.
Garry's Mod Spiritual Successor s&box Launches Later This Month
Facepunch Studios announced that s&box, a spiritual successor to Garry's Mod built on the Source 2 engine, will launch on PC via Steam on April 28th. The game creation platform allows players to create, share, and play games, with plans for royalty-free Steam publishing and Roblox-style microtransactions. Prior to launch, access will be restricted to active users, with the game then costing $20.
The sequel to Garry's Mod releases this month, and Valve will let you publish your creations as standalone Steam games, like dafty Finn sim My Summer Cottage
Facepunch Studios, led by Garry Newman, announced a new licensing deal with Valve that will allow creators to publish their S&box creations as standalone Steam games without paying Facepunch a fee. S&box, a spiritual successor to Garry's Mod built on the Source 2 engine, is set to release on April 28th and will support features like visual scripting and VR. The first game to be released using this system will be My Summer Cottage.
Garry's Mod successor s&box finally arrives on Steam on April 28
Facepunch Studios has announced that its sandbox successor to Garry's Mod, s&box, will launch on Steam on April 28. The game will feature a licensing deal with Valve, allowing users to export and release their creations as standalone Steam games without paying Facepunch. The studio founder, Garry Newman, stated his motivation is to provide opportunities for others, similar to what Valve did for him.
Garry's Mod creator partners with Valve in deal that ensures games made in his sandbox gem's new successor can be sold royalty-free on Steam: "It's just waiting for us now"
Valve and Garry Newman have partnered to allow creations made in S&box, the successor to Garry's Mod, to be sold royalty-free on Steam. This deal ensures creators using the Source 2 engine-based tool will receive full returns, similar to using Unity. S&box is set to launch publicly in April, with some games already listed on Steam.
Facepunch signed a license with Valve to allow standalone releases from s&box
Facepunch Studios has signed a new licensing agreement with Valve that allows users of its Source 2-based game, s&box, to export and release their creations as standalone games on Steam royalty-free. This development, a spiritual successor to Garry's Mod, aims to foster a diverse ecosystem of player-made and independent titles. The company is also working on its own licensing framework for developers and plans to pilot the feature with select individuals.
