Big update to my blog detailing every game studio using AI. I added Crystal Dynamics, Owlcat, Pearl Abyss, Mistwalker, and three more. One of those is GenDesign, which claims not to use AI for its games, only "behind the scenes" work. I detailed why I included them in the post.

I also added a note about Kojima's horrible AI-generated Prada ad, and Crazy Taxi's revival using AI generated assets.

I feel more and more of me die with each update to this blog. I think what frustrates me the most is when companies try to hide it. Like, I hate that Sega are using genAI on Crazy Taxi, but at least they're honest about it. So many (including Pear Abyss which I also added today) tried to hide it and only admitted to it when they were called out. And what's worse, Steam, who have a mandatory AI disclosure policy, just don't care when that policy is violated. Makes you wonder what else Steam would let these companies get away with.

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[–] 7 points 4 months ago*

This list is depressing. Especially the amount of studios using AI for the most creative processes, story and concept art. Some of these studios have games with incredibly creative stories, I can't believe that's being delegated to AI.

On another note, I saw that Don't Nod used them for mood boards. That's the most acceptable one for me, considering how mood boards are usually collages of stolen art anyway. Though I'd rather just steal art in the good old way.

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  • [–] 4 points 4 months ago

    Krafton wants to be a military contractor? That's a hell of a pivot.

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  • [–] 3 points 4 months ago (1 child)

    if the source linked below is accurate, Mojang, the studio behind Minecraft, used AI for an april fools update, though im not sure it counts since, as far as i know, it wasnt used for a real update

    it is mentioned in trivia, i have not checked the video it links

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    [–] 10 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    Oh lmao

    [Tracking every] [Developer using AI]

    And Not

    [Tracking Every Developer] , [Using AI]

    I was confused and thought you were a slopper lol.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 month ago

    Cave used AI to translate the game’s original Japanese text to other languages.

    Lmao. I see they still don’t have any English speakers. It’s CAVE’s fault I began learning Japanese. Worked with them in the late 200Xs early 201X.

    They are impatient, short sighted, and hella frustrating to work with. Sounds like nothing much has changed.

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  • [–] 3 points 7 months ago

    This claim sounds extremely wrong. Steam has been asking that developers directly disclose their use of AI in delivered content, and I frequently see developers claim minimal usage; only logos or pre-release content. Some major developers have formed policies of regret for even having used placeholder content with no deliverables.

    There is certainly a wave of slop premiering on Steam, but that won't compose the mainstream.

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    [–] 2 points 2 months ago

    Thanks for all the work of putting that together.

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