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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.
'Onwards to More Graphics Breakthroughs': PS6 Architect Mark Cerny Shares a Staged Exchange with AMD Bigwig
Mark Cerny, architect for the PlayStation 6, shared an exchange with AMD's Jack Huynh on X discussing the success of Project Amethyst, a collaboration on AI graphics technology. Cerny highlighted the use of FSR upscaling 4.1 in PC games and its connection to the PS5 Pro's PSSR, suggesting this work will inform future PlayStation consoles. Huynh echoed Cerny's positive sentiments, emphasizing the co-engineering success and partnership.
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Nvidia is facing backlash from game developers and tech analysts regarding its new AI-powered graphics feature, DLSS 5. Critics are pushing back against what they describe as an 'AI filter' approach. Separately, AI firm Anthropic is reportedly seeking involvement in weapons 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.
DLSS 5 Backlash: Gamers Slam Nvidia’s ‘Photoreal’ AI as Garbage Filter
Nvidia's new DLSS 5 'photoreal' AI graphics feature has sparked significant backlash from gamers who criticize it as an "AI garbage filter." Players are concerned that the technology alters artistic vision, making games look artificial and plasticky, and fear it represents a broader trend of AI encroaching on creative decisions in game development.
