Game Development

Goichi Suda, known as Suda 51, has explained why his studio Grasshopper Manufacture avoided generative AI tools in creating the upcoming action game Romeo is a Dead Man. In an interview with Eurogamer, he described AI-generated content as feeling 'off' and emphasized the value of human passion in game development. The game draws from zombie films and other influences, releasing on February 11 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.

January 31, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Developer AdHoc Studio has apologized for the poor placement of a disclaimer about censored content in its game Dispatch on Nintendo Switch, insisting it was not an attempt to hide the changes. The studio acknowledged the error occurred after the game's launch on January 28, 2026, and is working with Nintendo on an update to restore some uncensored elements. Nintendo reaffirmed that all games on its platform must comply with its content guidelines.

Building on reports of their doubled efforts, Sandfall Interactive's lead designer Michel Nohra and producer Francois Meurisse revealed in Edge Magazine how the novice team's fresh ideas overcame inexperience to deliver Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the award-winning 2025 RPG.

January 10, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

PC game publisher Hooded Horse has implemented a strict ban on generative AI-generated art in all its titles, extending the prohibition to every stage of development. CEO Tim Bender argues that even temporary use of AI assets risks contaminating final builds. This policy aims to safeguard artistic integrity and avoid potential backlash from players.

Larian Studios will hold an AMA in the new year to clarify its generative AI practices amid ongoing backlash from the Divinity RPG announcement. CEO Swen Vincke reiterated the studio's focus on human creativity, with AI limited to exploratory tools not in the final game.

December 19, 2025 Iniulat ng AI

Naughty Dog has concluded a period of mandatory overtime and increased office attendance required to finalize a demo for its upcoming sci-fi game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. The crunch, starting in late October 2025 to address missed deadlines, echoes the studio's history of intense work practices.