AI tools
Erik Wolpaw, writer for Half-Life and Portal, revealed that a small team at Valve is experimenting with AI tools for generating text and audio in games. He dismissed concerns over AI replacing creative writing but highlighted its potential for dynamic character responses to player actions. Wolpaw emphasized that this is not a company-wide effort.
Reported by AI
Razer has introduced enhancements to its QA Companion-AI and new features for Project AVA and Adaptive Immersive Experience at the Game Developers Conference in 2026. These tools focus on automating quality assurance, streamlining workflows, and integrating multi-sensory effects in game development. The announcements aim to improve efficiency without requiring significant changes to existing setups.