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Tomb Lady, Orion and more! - An AI assisted games pack for the Amiga by Peppe74
A new collection of five homebrew games for the Commodore Amiga, developed by Peppe74 with AI assistance, has been released. The games, including X-VADERS, TOMB LADY, BEAM STORM, KID GRATICULOUS, and ORION: ALIEN ATTACKERS FROM THE PLEIADES, run on stock Amiga 500 or Amiga 1000 hardware without requiring extra memory.
"Elon Musk disagrees with me. This means I am onto something": Legendary game artist calls out AI billionaires, Tim Sweeney responds "this is bulls***" with Musk's support
Veteran game artist Kenney Vleugels criticized AI billionaires like Tim Sweeney and Elon Musk for pushing AI in game development, arguing they don't understand the craft. Sweeney defended AI's velocity and potential, while Musk supported Sweeney. The debate highlights creator concerns about AI's ethical implications, environmental costs, and potential to devalue artistic work.
Wizards of the Coast declines to voluntarily recognize D&D and Studio X union drive
Wizards of the Coast has declined to voluntarily recognize the union drive by its Dungeons & Dragons and Studio X teams. Employees will now vote in a National Labor Relations Board election. The company stated it is not neutral on unionization and prefers direct dealings with staff, while highlighting existing benefits.
Konami president Hideki Hayakawa believes AI 'won't bring a significant change' to gaming
Konami President Hideki Hayakawa stated that artificial intelligence will not significantly change the gaming industry, emphasizing the irreplaceable role of human creativity. While acknowledging AI's potential for production efficiency, he believes people and creators are paramount to developing entertaining and innovative games. Konami supports its creators in safely adopting new technologies like AI.
Japanese acting union fights back against AI-generated voice use, proposing strict new guidelines, especially regarding the use of a deceased actor's voice
The Japan Actors Union has introduced new guidelines to combat the exploitation of actors by generative AI, particularly concerning the use of deceased actors' voices. These rules mandate consent at every stage of AI training, require compensation for AI-generated performances and translations, and ban the use of deceased actors' voices unless explicitly permitted by them during their lifetime and approved by their families. While not legally binding, these guidelines represent a significant push for industry-wide rules and government legislation to protect 'voice rights'.
The Finals adding real-time AI commentary in new update that'll call out people's usernames, a feature the…
The Finals is introducing a new update that will feature real-time AI-powered commentary, which will call out players by their usernames when they perform notable actions. This feature, powered by AI and automatic text-to-speech, aims to make gameplay more exciting by personalizing the in-game announcer's callouts. The update is scheduled to arrive on October 20.
Endless pile of Needle In Haystack games begins to emerge, as viral hit imitator's devs claim their code was nicked by a genAI-using clone
Developers at NoGlyph have accused Little Field Studios of copying code from their game, Needle In A Haystack, into their own title, A Game About Needle In A Haystack. The accusation centers on specific code related to the game's core mechanic, with NoGlyph claiming direct code theft rather than just similar ideas. This incident highlights growing developer concerns about AI-assisted game replication and copyright infringement.
Jujutsu Kaisen studio boss says AI is "nothing more than a tool" and real emotion has come from the…
MAPPA CEO Manabu Otsuka stated that while AI can be a useful tool for efficiency in animation, the core creative process and emotionally resonant content must originate from human artists. He emphasized that AI, digital tools, and 3D technology are all merely instruments, and the true artistry comes from people.
It Took 4 Google AI Agents Over 27 Hours to Defeat the Ender Dragon in Minecraft Without Help From Humans
Four Google Gemini 4 Argon AI agents successfully defeated the Ender Dragon in Minecraft without human assistance, taking just over 27 hours. This achievement is believed to be a world first in AI-driven gameplay.
New launcher for viral AI mash-ups of Elden Ring, Minecraft, and more emerges – with some very questionable terms…
A new launcher called Melty has emerged, allowing users to play AI-generated mashups of games like Elden Ring and Minecraft. However, the launcher's terms of service are highly questionable, and it has been found to include dormant gameplay-recording software without user consent, raising significant privacy concerns.
UKIE partners with Sheridans on AI Compliance and Accreditation Service to guide UK studios in using AI lawfully and responsibly
UKIE has partnered with law firm Sheridans to launch an AI Compliance and Accreditation Service for UK game studios. This four-step program aims to guide developers in using AI lawfully and responsibly, culminating in an AI Certification Mark for use in pitches and funding rounds. The service addresses concerns about legal and commercial risks associated with AI tools.
The AI state of play: AI laws and game development
Game studios face increasing legal complexities surrounding the use of generative AI in development. Key concerns include intellectual property infringement risks from LLMs, data privacy issues with AI tools, and evolving copyright laws across different jurisdictions. Regulations like the EU AI Act also mandate labeling for AI-generated content resembling real people or events, requiring studios to implement robust compliance policies and human oversight.
Steam Week in Review: Steam Next Fest has over 8,000 demos, as worthless vibe coded slop levels up
Steam Next Fest features over 8,000 game demos, a significant increase from previous years, with many criticized as low-effort "vibe coded" creations. The article argues that AI tools, particularly Anthropic's Claude Opus, are enabling rapid cloning and decompilation, leading to a proliferation of unoriginal games and concerns about intellectual property theft, potentially harming independent developers.
Battlefield 6 devs to fix "Secuty" skin typo, but five-pistol outfit was intentional
Battlefield Studios has acknowledged player concerns regarding a 'Secuty' typo on a Season 5 skin in Battlefield 6, confirming a correction update is planned. The studio also clarified that an outfit featuring five pistols is an intentional creative concept, not a mistake. The response comes amid fan speculation about the use of AI in cosmetic generation.
"The physical element of gaming will always, always be there": Bloober Team and Broken Mirror Games want to…
Bloober Team CEO Piotr Babieno and Broken Mirror Games executive director Tymon Smektala express a strong commitment to physical game releases, even as platforms like PlayStation move towards digital distribution. They believe physical media fosters a deeper emotional connection with games and fans. The discussion touches on the future of visual fidelity in games and the potential for other senses to be engaged, particularly with the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, Onyx: The Dark Grip.
In the age of AI, one man spent years squeezing an entire museum onto a Game Boy - Why? For the most human of reasons
Dr. Marcel Pflug has spent years creating a Game Boy cartridge that functions as a museum dedicated to Nintendo's classic handheld. This project, born from a desire to preserve knowledge on the original hardware, includes a comprehensive archive of products, peripherals, hardware details, and articles. Pflug developed bespoke solutions to overcome the Game Boy's limitations, viewing the project as a humanistic endeavor in the age of AI.
Make My MMO: Shroud of the Vibecoders
Richard Garriott, co-founder of Shroud of the Avatar, claimed the game is now bug-free due to AI tools, a statement met with skepticism given the game's troubled history and funding methods. The article also provides updates on other crowdfunded MMOs, including Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen, Embers Adrift, Elite Dangerous, and OrbusVR.
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines remaster rumoured, with leaker insisting it's not a remake
A leaker claims a remaster of the 2004 RPG Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines is in development, emphasizing it is not a remake. Separately, Sega and Creative Assembly have temporarily removed Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from sale due to player dissatisfaction, with many suspecting AI issues are the cause.
Sega pulls Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from sale amid AI accusations, admitting it has "fallen short"
Sega and Creative Assembly have temporarily removed Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition from sale due to quality issues, admitting it has "fallen short" of player and developer expectations. While the statement does not explicitly mention AI, fans suspect its use is the cause of the problems, leading to overwhelmingly negative reviews on Steam. The companies are working to address the issues and return the game to sale.
Developer cancels public demo of its upcoming horror drinking game, fearing it will be instantly cloned by AI vibe coders: 'We sincerely apologise for the short notice'
Alliance Arts has canceled the public Steam demo for its upcoming horror drinking game, Drunken Goddess Reflux, due to concerns about AI tools cloning the game. The developer cited the risk of the demo's content being used to replicate the game's presentation and gameplay before its official launch. Instead, the studio will offer private online play sessions.
