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On AI in game dev, Final Fantasy and Mana veterans say humans will always need to "turn zero into one," but…
Square Enix veterans Yoshinori Kitase, Hiromichi Tanaka, and Koichi Ishii believe that while AI can streamline game development processes, human creativity will always be essential for initial concept generation. They suggest AI can handle the 'one to a hundred' tasks, freeing up humans to focus on the crucial 'zero to one' stage of innovation, though the article notes AI's role in current industry layoffs.
Beloved Bandai Namco PS1 Action Game Coming to PS5 Soon
The classic 1994 fighting game Tekken is being re-released for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch as part of Hamster's Arcade Archives series. The game will feature an Original Mode with modern conveniences and a Time Attack Mode, and will be available on June 25, 2026, for $16.99.
Tekken loses its third lead in 9 months as director Kouhei Ikeda leaves Bandai Namco after 20 years, leaving fans to worry about what's next for the iconic fighting game series
Kouhei Ikeda, director for Tekken 8 and Tekken 7, has departed Bandai Namco Entertainment after 20 years with the company. This follows the recent departures of producer Yohei Shimbori and longtime series producer Katsuhiro Harada, raising concerns among fans about the future of the iconic fighting game series. Ikeda expressed pride in his work and confidence in the remaining team to continue the Tekken legacy.
