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Josef Fares warns against overemphasizing AA games after Clair Obscur success
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Josef Fares, director of Split Fiction, has cautioned the gaming industry against fixating on double-A titles following the success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. In a recent interview, he emphasized the need for diversity in game publishing, including triple-A blockbusters. Fares also defended publisher EA and expressed skepticism about generative AI's future role in 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.
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Japanese developer Cygames has issued an apology following backlash to its announcement of an AI-focused subsidiary. The studio assured fans that generative AI is not currently used in its games and promised prior notice for any future implementation. This comes amid growing industry debates over AI's role in game development.
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.
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Larian Studios has confirmed using generative AI tools in early development stages for its upcoming Divinity game, sparking significant backlash from fans and former employees. CEO Swen Vincke insists the technology is additive and will not appear in the final product, emphasizing human creativity. The controversy follows the massive success of Baldur's Gate 3 and the recent announcement of the new turn-based RPG at The Game Awards.