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Crimson Desert devs apologise for AI art as new patch makes the game easier
Pearl Abyss has apologized for unintentionally including AI-generated assets in the final release of Crimson Desert and has implemented a patch to address bugs and improve gameplay on PlayStation 5. The developer is conducting an audit of all assets to rectify the issue. Separately, anonymous claims suggest the game's development was hampered by 'toxic positivity' and management issues.
AI will be in "every single videogame" and your fridge, says former Blizzard president
Former Blizzard Entertainment president Mike Ybarra believes Artificial Intelligence will be integrated into every video game and even household appliances like refrigerators. He criticized Crimson Desert's apology for using AI-generated artwork, indicating a strong stance on the technology's widespread adoption.
Today's hefty Crimson Desert patch includes "beginning of improvements" to keyboard and mouse controls, plus much more
Pearl Abyss has released a significant patch for Crimson Desert, addressing numerous issues reported since its launch, including improvements to keyboard and mouse controls, graphics, and UI scaling. The update also introduces new content like storage facilities and enhances existing features such as fast travel and minigames. The developer acknowledged player feedback and apologized for the use of AI-generated artwork and translations, promising further fixes and improvements.
PEGI Recording Drama: Too Much Work for Too Little Euro... | TAG
A glitch in Pokémon FireRed on the Nintendo Switch 2 may wipe save files from other games, including The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario titles. In other news, the racing game Screamer is praised for its unique anime-infused arcade style, while Minecraft's Chaos Cubed update introduces a dynamic Sulfur Cube. The voice behind PEGI age rating recordings revealed he was paid only €200, and Marathon's new endgame dungeon offers a challenging RPG experience. Bethesda acknowledges improvements in handling DLC pop-ups, and Crimson Desert faces scrutiny over potential AI-generated art with missing fingers and merged figures.
Crimson Desert team apologizes after players find AI art in the game: 'Our intention has always been for any such…
Developer Pearl Abyss has apologized after players discovered likely AI-generated art assets in Crimson Desert. The company stated that experimental AI tools were used for early-stage iteration on 2D visual props, with the intention of replacing them with finalized art that met their quality standards.
'We'll Still Release on Switch, Xbox, and Steam': Dev Responds to Delisting as Sony Axes 1,000s More PS5, PS4 Games from PS Store
Sony has delisted thousands of games from the PlayStation Store, targeting shovelware and low-effort titles from publishers like Nostra Games and CGI Lab. Nostra Games, which had nearly 700 titles on the store, stated they were not given a reason for the removal and plan to release games on Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and Steam. This crackdown on low-quality content, including games accused of using AI-generated assets, continues Sony's efforts to clean up its digital storefront.
Crimson Desert Dev Promises Patch to Address 'Discomfort Many Players Have Experienced With the Controls,' Apologizes for Awful Keyboard and Mouse Experience - IGN
Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has acknowledged player complaints regarding the game's controls and apologized for the unsatisfactory keyboard and mouse experience. A patch is being prepared to address these issues, though a release date has not been specified. The game has seen significant player numbers on Steam since launch but has received a "mixed" user review rating, with controls being a primary point of criticism.
Slay The Spire 2's placeholder art should be a lesson to all the developers caught up in AI-generated nonsense
Slay the Spire 2 developers Mega Crit Games are using intentionally crude placeholder art for unfinished features, a move praised as a lesson for developers caught in AI art controversies. This approach avoids backlash and embraces the game's Early Access status, contrasting with incidents involving Anno 117, The Alters, and Larian Studios' past discussion of AI art for Divinity.
Stellar Blade director clashes with Nier Automata designer following accusations of an AI-generated celebratory image
Stellar Blade director Hyung-Tae Kim has been accused by Nier Automata designer Yoshikaze Matsushita of using an AI-generated image. The image in question reportedly featured the character Emil from Nier Automata in relation to Yoko Taro's Evangelion anime.