Artificial Intelligence
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Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 translator claims Warhorse have laid him off in preference of using AI going forward
Max Hejtmánek, a Czech to English translator for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, claims he was laid off by Warhorse Studios and replaced with AI for all future translations. Hejtmánek expressed betrayal, stating the company cited efficiency and cost savings for the decision. Co-founder Daniel Vávra has previously spoken in favor of AI for immediate game localization.
Kingdom Come Deliverance translator allegedly fired amid AI push to ‘save finances’: ‘My position at the company would become obsolete in favour of using AI for all translations’
A former translator for Warhorse Studios, developers of Kingdom Come: Deliverance, alleges they were fired and replaced by AI as part of a company initiative to save finances. The employee, who worked on Czech to English translations, expressed concern that AI cannot adequately handle the contextual and cultural nuances required for high-quality localization, potentially compromising future game quality.
Google’s Veo AI Could Transform How Gaming Companies Market Their Games
Google has launched Veo AI within Google Ads, a tool that allows advertisers to transform still images into video content. This technology could significantly impact game marketing by enabling developers, especially indies, to create promotional videos more affordably. The tool integrates with Google Ads and YouTube campaigns, potentially democratizing video marketing in the gaming industry.
New report claims Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 studio fired translator to replace them with AI and "save finances"
A former translator for Warhorse Studios, the developer of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, alleges he was fired and replaced by AI to cut costs. The developer, who worked at the studio for over three years, expressed feelings of betrayal and highlighted the growing impact of AI on the games industry. This incident follows similar reports of studios experimenting with AI tools in their development processes.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 dev says he was "fired" and replaced with AI: "I feel incredibly betrayed by the management of the company I've come to care about"
A Warhorse Studios employee, Max Hejtmanek, alleges he was fired from his role as a Czech-to-English translator for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and replaced by AI. Hejtmanek, who worked at the studio for nearly four years, expressed feeling betrayed by the company's management.
Pragmata’s New York setting was made by human developers to look “AI generated”
The article discusses the setting of the game Pragmata, noting that its New York-inspired environment was intentionally designed by human developers to appear "AI generated." The author also touches on a controversial layoff post, suggesting that the CEO's feedback on departing employees carries significant weight.
Sci-Fi Films to Watch for in 2025–2026
The science fiction genre is set for a strong lineup of films between 2025 and 2026, exploring diverse themes from cyberpunk to space adventures. Anticipated releases include Tron: Ares, Avatar: Fire and Ash, Dune: Part Three, and Avengers: Doomsday, among others. These films promise a mix of established franchises and new concepts, highlighting the continued expansion of sci-fi storytelling.
GDC 2026: New AI Tool Promises to End Game Development Leaks
At GDC 2026, EchoMark unveiled a new AI-powered technology designed to prevent game development leaks by embedding unique, invisible identifiers into digital assets. This tool aims to trace leaked documents, images, and videos back to their source, potentially altering how studios manage intellectual property and employee trust.
AI Yi-Yi!
The article discusses the increasing difficulty in separating AI research from geopolitical considerations. It highlights how international relations and national interests are becoming intertwined with the development and advancement of artificial intelligence technologies.
Pragmata Contains a Stage That's a 'Fake New York Generated by AI,' but It's Entirely Made by Humans
The development team behind the upcoming game Pragmata revealed that a specific in-game level is designed to appear as if it were generated by AI, despite being entirely handcrafted by human developers. This approach aims to explore the aesthetic of AI-generated environments within the game's narrative.
The industry is in a 'really horrible place,' say Brenda and John Romero
Brenda and John Romero describe the current state of the video game industry as 'horrible,' drawing parallels to the 1983 crash due to widespread layoffs and studio closures at companies like EA, PlayStation, and Epic Games. Brenda Romero also expressed concern over the push for generative AI, stating that Romero Games is not utilizing the technology.
Crunchyroll is now available as a channel in the Apple TV app
Crunchyroll has launched as a channel within the Apple TV app, allowing users to subscribe and stream anime directly through Apple's platform without needing a separate Crunchyroll app or login. This integration comes after recent price increases and a controversy involving AI-generated subtitles.
Linux kernel maintainer says AI has suddenly become useful for devs: 'We can't ignore this stuff. It's…
A lead Linux kernel maintainer, Greg Kroah-Hartman, has noted a significant recent improvement in the usefulness of AI tools for developers, particularly for generating security reports and code reviews. While previously dismissed as 'AI slop,' AI now provides valuable insights, with one prompt yielding 60 identified problems and fixes, two-thirds of which were accurate.
The AI Doc explores how we can survive an uncertain AI future
The documentary 'The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist' explores anxieties surrounding the future of artificial intelligence, interviewing proponents and critics alike. While not offering entirely new insights, the film aims to demystify AI for mainstream audiences, highlighting the fervent belief in AI's potential and the possibility for public pushback against its development.
Pixels Launches Stacked, an AI
Pixels has launched Stacked, an internal AI-driven rewards and engagement platform, to external game studios after four years of development. The platform has already generated over $25 million in revenue and attracted one million daily active users for Pixels. Stacked aims to improve player retention and monetization by offering personalized rewards and insights, with potential applications beyond gaming.
Google says its new algorithm reduces AI memory overhead by 6x which could be good news for the RAMpocalypse but bad…
Google has developed a new compression algorithm called TurboQuant that reportedly reduces AI memory overhead by up to 6x without sacrificing accuracy. This development could potentially alleviate the current high demand for computer memory, impacting manufacturers like Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron Technology, and possibly leading to lower prices for consumers.
The PS5 is increasing in price yet again. So, what’s going on with all these price hikes in gaming?
Sony has announced another price increase for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal in several global markets, citing economic pressures and the need to deliver high-quality gaming experiences. This follows previous price hikes for PlayStation and Xbox consoles, with factors like inflation, increased tariffs, and the demand for AI-powered hardware contributing to rising costs across the tech industry.
Meta sends more mixed signals about its future in VR with more layoffs at Reality Labs, while its director of games told GDC, "We've a lot going on – new hardware, new audiences, new games"
Meta is reportedly conducting further layoffs across various departments, including its Reality Labs VR division, as it shifts focus towards Artificial Intelligence. Despite these cuts and the closure of some VR studios, Meta's director of games stated that investment in Meta Quest hardware and games remains high. The company is exploring new hardware, potentially with pricier components like Micro-OLED displays for future headsets, while also adapting to community feedback on platforms like Horizon Worlds.
Engadget Podcast: Can Microsoft fix Windows 11 by dumping AI?
This podcast episode discusses Microsoft's potential shift in Windows 11 strategy, moving away from heavy AI integration like Copilot towards core features and customization. The hosts also touch upon OpenAI's Sora, Meta's legal troubles regarding child engagement and social media addiction, an iOS exploit, Epic Games layoffs, and the dissolution of the Afeela EV collaboration between Honda and Sony.
Films About Teachers That Explore Education, Influence, and Change
This article discusses films that explore themes of education, influence, and social change, highlighting how mentors and learning experiences can shape lives. It features movies like "Rule Breakers," "If You Build It," and "Coded Bias," which showcase the power of education in overcoming challenges and fostering innovation across various fields, including STEM and robotics.
