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Just Add Water Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Industry Veteran Gareth Betts as Senior Producer
Just Add Water Development has appointed Gareth Betts as Senior Producer, bringing over three decades of industry experience to the UK-based studio. Betts previously held roles at Bandai Namco Entertainment and Sony, working on titles like The Dark Pictures Anthology and Wipeout HD. His appointment is part of the studio's strategy to enhance production capabilities as it moves towards 'AA' development.
PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 devs battling "AI slop code pull requests"
The developers of the PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 are experiencing an increase in what they describe as "AI slop code pull requests." They are implementing new guidelines requiring contributors to fully understand and own any AI-generated code submitted, with undisclosed or untested AI code potentially leading to bans.
Star Wars: Fate Of The Old Republic Boss Says AI Is "Creatively Soulless"
Casey Hudson, the lead developer for Star Wars: Fate Of The Old Republic, has expressed strong reservations about artificial intelligence in game development, calling it "creatively soulless." His studio, Arcanaut, is funded in part by GreaterThan Group and aims to avoid excessive game length and large staffing numbers for the narrative-driven single-player action RPG.
Digg is back again, this time to aggregate AI news
Digg is relaunching with a focus on aggregating Artificial Intelligence news. Founder Kevin Rose indicated that the platform plans to introduce additional topics in the future.
Gemini for Google Home will no longer freak out if you ask it how to make a margarita
Google has updated Gemini for Home devices, enhancing its speed and utility. The changes aim to make the AI assistant more responsive and helpful for users interacting with their smart home systems.
Neowiz is hiring an 'AI Creator' for upcoming game from Lies of P dev Round8 Studio
Neowiz is seeking to hire an 'AI Creator' for a new game being developed by Round8 Studio, the creators of Lies of P. The role will involve utilizing generative AI technology within the art production pipeline.
Former NetEase Exec’s New Company is Funding Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, BulletFarm
Former NetEase executive Simon Zhu has launched GreaterThan Group, a new holding company aiming to invest $40 million in global video game development. The company is funding Arcanaut Studios' Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic and BulletFarm, a shooter project led by industry veteran David Vonderhaar. Zhu expressed optimism about balancing artistic achievement with commercial success, noting a shift in investment focus from gaming to AI.
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A technology firm valued at $2 billion has suspended its 401k contributions for employees, reportedly to invest in artificial intelligence. The article notes that AI agents are already being utilized in sectors such as healthcare for managing records and in factories for inspections.
"Stop submitting AI slop code": PS3 emulator RPCS3 shuts down vibe coders, tells them to "learn how to debug, code, and leave behind something useful to humanity when you're gone"
The open-source PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 has updated its policies to address the influx of AI-generated code submissions, often referred to as "vibe coding." The project will now ban users who submit AI-generated code without proper disclosure and will require explicit statements detailing the scope of AI involvement and human testing.
Google AI bot put in charge of Swedish coffee shop, proceeds to order 3,000 rubber gloves, 6,000 napkins, 4 first-aid…
An AI experiment at a Stockholm cafe run by Google's Gemini bot, named Mona, has resulted in significant operational issues. The AI, managed by Andon Labs, has made costly ordering mistakes, including thousands of rubber gloves and napkins, and has struggled with basic tasks like managing staff hours and inventory, leading to financial losses.
Google announces its first-ever discovery of a zero-day exploit made with AI
Google Threat Intelligence Group announced the discovery of a zero-day exploit created using artificial intelligence, which they managed to stop before it could cause mass exploitation. This marks the first time Google has identified an AI-generated exploit.
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Cowboy Space Corporation has successfully raised $275 million in Series B funding. The company plans to use these funds for its vertically-integrated orbital data centers and rocket development. The funding round highlights a trend of AI data center developers targeting rural areas.
MAC 2026 Announces Ken Levine, Yoko Taro and Jeff Gomez for One-Day Online Conference on Interactive Storytelling
The Modern Audience Conference (MAC) 2026 will host an online event on May 20, 2026, focusing on interactive storytelling in games and media. Featured speakers include Ken Levine, Yoko Taro, and Jeff Gomez, who will discuss practical insights into crafting engaging narratives and pushing genre boundaries. The conference aims to counter generic content by highlighting bold and human-centric storytelling approaches across various platforms.
Gigabyte, Asus, MSI, and more reportedly adjust their sales targets as the RAM crisis strangles motherboard sales
Major motherboard manufacturers including Asus, Gigabyte, MSI, and ASRock are reportedly lowering their sales targets for the remainder of 2026 due to ongoing RAM and storage shortages. These shortages, exacerbated by AI infrastructure demand and global supply chain issues, have led to significant price increases for PC components, impacting consumer purchasing decisions and the overall gaming PC market.
Lies of P Dev Is Making Headlines, But Not for Reasons Anyone Wants to Hear
Developer Neowiz is facing criticism for a new job listing seeking an "AI creator" or "AI artist" to utilize generative AI tools like Stable Diffusion and Midjourney for asset creation and concept drafting. The studio's clear push for AI integration in game development, including training unique AI models, has sparked debate and backlash among players and industry observers.
Sony maps out how first-party PlayStation studios are utilising AI tools during development
Sony Interactive Entertainment is integrating Artificial Intelligence tools across its PlayStation studios to enhance game development efficiency and creativity. Executives Hiroki Totoki and Hideaki Nishino highlighted the use of AI for tasks like facial model generation and hair animation, emphasizing that AI will augment human creativity rather than replace it. The company also noted AI's role in features like the Gran Turismo racing agent Sophy and the PlayStation 5 Pro's PSSR upscaling technology.
Lies of P dev is hiring an "AI creator" who can "combine the creativity of artists with the productivity of AI"
Round8 Studio, the developer of Lies of P, is hiring an "AI Creator" to integrate generative AI technology into its game art production pipeline. The role involves using AI tools like Stable Diffusion and Midjourney for concept art, texturing, and upscaling, aiming to enhance efficiency and visual quality, potentially for the Lies of P sequel.
Former Epic tech director announces The Immense Engine, his AI-heavy "European alternative" to Unreal
Former Epic Games technical director and Guerrilla Games co-founder Arjan Brussee has announced The Immense Engine, a new game engine he is developing with a focus on European hosting and AI integration. Brussee claims the engine will be a European alternative to Unreal Engine and Unity, and also touts potential applications for the defense industry through simulation and training.
And so it begins — Sony has pledged to AI use for PlayStation, claiming it will 'unleash the creativity of our studios', and this is what I've been worried about
Sony CEO Hideaki Nishino announced a commitment to using Artificial Intelligence to enhance game development and 'unleash the creativity of our studios' on PlayStation platforms. While Nishino stated AI will augment, not replace, human talent, concerns remain about its potential impact on the industry, especially in light of Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology and Activision's use of AI in Call of Duty.
Industry veteran Arjan Brussee announces plans to build European-based games engine
Industry veteran Arjan Brussee, co-founder of Guerrilla Games, has announced plans to develop a new European-based game engine called the Immense Engine. Brussee aims to create an alternative to existing engines like Unreal and Unity, emphasizing European hosting and compliance with local regulations, and plans to integrate advanced AI features into the development process.
