Hooded Horse
Tim Bender, head of publisher Hooded Horse, has criticized most indie publishers in an interview, encouraging developers to handle their own releases. He argues that armed with analytics and marketing resources, indie teams can outperform traditional publishers. Bender describes many in the industry as opportunistic and incompetent.
An Ruwaito ta hanyar 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.