Game developers, don't give up on your bad sketches
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Generative AI art tools make it easy to whip up images for concepts and storyboarding. But don't throw out your pen and paper just yet!
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From Concept to Completion: Navigating the Game Art Production Pipeline
iXie gaming
MARCH 28, 2025
Whether its a photorealistic RPG or a stylized indie game, every visual element follows a structured journey from concept to integration. In the early days of game development, creating assets was a fragmented, time-consuming process. This stage involves close collaboration between game designers, art directors, and concept artists.
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Former Activision staff concerned about gen AI tools used in development, including Midjourney
GamesIndustry.biz
JULY 25, 2024
Activision Blizzard has reportedly approved the use of generative AI tools including Midjourney and Stable Diffusion for producing concept art and marketing materials. Vance left the role in January 2024 but still works for Activision as a fellow software engineer. Read more
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Minigames Revisited: How Developers Are Continuing to Tap into Trends and Drive Engagement
Game Refinery
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
In this blog, we look at some of the new and interesting ways developers have implemented minigames into some of the most popular mobile titles on the market, from Royal Match’s Wordle-inspired potion puzzle to Goddess of Victory: NIKKE’s recreation of Dave the Diver. That’s even more true now than it was back in April 2023.
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‘Doki Doki AI Interrogation’-developer YAMADA explores the role of AI in games
PreMortem.Games
JUNE 17, 2024
Japanese indie game developer Yamada has used ChatGPT as a key design element for his latest project, Doki Doki AI Interrogation. He had to set up strict boundaries and even make the AI powered character ‘drunk and forgetful’ to pull it off, but, according to the developer, the experience has moved players to tears.
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Level up game development insights at AWS re:Invent 2024
AWS Games
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
re:Invent 2024 festivities include keynotes featuring AWS leaders sharing the latest cloud and generative artificial intelligence (AI) innovations. AWS-expert led chalk talks, workshops and sessions dive into using AI to boost developer productivity and enhance the player experience, among other exciting topics.
From fantasy kingdom to cyberpunk metropolis – the evolution of Technotopia by Yustas Games
PreMortem.Games
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Technotopia by Yustas Game Studio is a deck-building game of high-stakes urban strategy, where every decision matters and the city’s fate lies in the hands of an AI architect named Iris. Midcore audiences Players assume the role of Iris, the AI architect whose every decision shapes the metropolis’s future.
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What is AI art and how will it impact artists?
CG Spectrum
MARCH 13, 2023
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more sophisticated and regulations struggle to keep up, global concern has arisen about its place in the creative industries. People have begun questioning the ethics of AI art and what it means for those working or pursuing a creative career, particularly digital painting.
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Emerging Trends in Game Art: Real-Time Rendering, Stylized Game Art, and Beyond
iXie gaming
MARCH 28, 2025
By 2026, the gaming industry is expected to reach $321 billion , with real-time rendering and AI-driven game art playing a pivotal role in its growth. Real-Time Rendering For decades, game developers relied on pre-rendered cutscenes and static assets to deliver high-fidelity visuals.
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Rebots by FlatPonies launches after 6 years “We’re ready for more ambitious projects”
PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 7, 2024
FlatPonies , a Copenhagen-based game development studio, is finally launching Rebots , a first-person automation game that invites players to explore a universe full of quirky robots and expansive worlds. With over six years of development behind them, Lead Producer Regő Porkoláb has learned some valuable lessons. he says with a laugh.
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AWS GDC 2025 Highlights
AWS Games
MARCH 27, 2025
Nearly 30,000 attendees were welcomed to the March 2025 Game Developers Conference (GDC) at the Moscone Convention Center with an official ribbon cutting by the Mayor of San Francisco. AWS revealed how they unlock new opportunities for game developers large and small. Image 1: AWS team at GDC 2025.
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Exploring the Boundless Potential of XR and AI
Logic Simplified
JANUARY 8, 2023
The world of technology is constantly evolving, and two of the most buzzworthy trends in recent years have been extended reality (XR) and artificial intelligence (AI). It is an umbrella term for all immersive technologies including augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR), and those yet to be developed.
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Scaling Art Production for Live-Service Games: Challenges, Innovations, and Future-Ready Pipelines
iXie gaming
MARCH 2, 2025
Live-service game development presents unique challenges that traditional pipelines werent designed to handle. Real-Time Collaboration: Unlike traditional game development, where asset creation follows a defined sequence, live-service game development requires tight cross-team collaboration. AI-powered tools help: (i).
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Solo dev Mario Malagrino “The psychological pressure is the worst part of game development”
PreMortem.Games
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Game developer from Italy! We’re talking about Mario Malagrino, developer of Remote Life and the upcoming Crude. He’s operating as a solo developer because he works at a different pace than most others. “I’m The reality is that game development is really hard, and the psychological pressure is the worst part of it.”
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How AI is Taking Over the Gaming Industry and What It Means for You with Adnan Chaumette
Game Dev Unchained
MAY 1, 2023
Chaumette, a veteran in the field, shared his insights on how AI technology has the potential to revolutionize the creation process for artists and developers. ” His company, Polygon Flow, develops a library of tools designed to solve specific problems faced by artists and developers.
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Top Unreal Game Development Companies in 2024
Logic Simplified
APRIL 1, 2024
Looking for a Real Unreal Game Development Company? The potential for building epic games on Unreal by game app developers and creators across industries has increased. The potential for building epic games on Unreal by game app developers and creators across industries has increased. Is it well-defined?
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Everything we learned from GI Sprint
GamesIndustry.biz
JULY 5, 2024
For the past three weeks, GamesIndustry.biz has been exploring how games studios can counter the rising costs of development and make games in a more efficient way through a series of interviews, panels, videos and podcasts. Our first GI Sprint has covered topics such as AI, cloud, remote working, game conception, team management and more.
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Level-Up Mood Board Creation with Miro and Amazon Bedrock – Part 2
AWS Games
JANUARY 22, 2025
Well show how you can integrate generative artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, image generation models, directly in a Miro board using Amazon Bedrock APIs, enabling better iteration and collaboration. You can use AI to get your mood board started or paste images from outside sources.
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Find out how to make your games cheaper, faster and better with GI Sprint
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 14, 2024
Reacting to the industry challenge of spiralling development costs, GI Sprint will feature a series of podcasts, videos and articles covering all sorts of subjects around the goal of making games in a financially sustainable way. Our first expert guests will be announced in the coming weeks. Want to contribute a session? Read more
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Unraveling the Challenges of Building Successful Game Development Studios with Dino Patti & Tadej Gregorcic
Game Dev Unchained
MAY 24, 2023
Riding the Wave of Tech Evolution In an era defined by rapid innovation and evolution, the game development industry continually grapples with the pressure to remain on the cutting edge. Dino Patti and Tadej Gregorcic , both co-founders of Coherence , a platform aiming to democratize multiplayer game development.
How AI Script Analysis Helps Avoid Copyright Infringements
Filmustage
MARCH 31, 2025
The entertainment industry witnessed a pivotal moment when script analysis tools powered by neural networks emerged, transforming how studios approach AI-generated content and copyright protection. Current copyright legislation maintains strict boundaries regarding AI-created works. Empower your storytelling with AI you can trust.
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Level-Up Mood Board Creation with Amazon Bedrock and Miro – Part 1
AWS Games
JULY 3, 2024
These versatile tools empower artists and designers to visualize concepts and establish a cohesive vision across various creative industries, including: Video Game Development: Shaping the visual identity of characters, environments, and user interfaces. How can generative AI improve the mood board creation process?
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Solo dev Almar works on debut game Repunk “I’ve had some darker moments”
PreMortem.Games
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
For some, the idea of developing a game alone is daunting. After a five-year hiatus from game development, he returned as a solo developer to create his debut game Repunk. After a five-year hiatus from game development, he returned as a solo developer to create his debut game Repunk.
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AI Synopsis Technology: Reshaping Film Script Analysis
Filmustage
DECEMBER 1, 2023
By harnessing the power of AI, filmmakers can now quickly generate detailed synopses, offering a profound understanding of scripts at an unprecedented speed and accuracy. As we delve deeper into the role of AI in film, automatic synopsis technology stands out as a groundbreaking tool, reshaping the way stories are brought to life on screen.
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Most Popular Programming Languages for Game Development
Real Programming
JUNE 12, 2023
The idea is to teach kids foundational concepts in mathematics and computer programming in ways so fun, they don’t even realize they’re learning. We use video games as a scaffold to frame our programming lessons around, but some RP4K students do go on to become professional video game developers. Many don’t, and that’s fine too!
2025 Mobile Games Marketing Predictions
Deconstructor of Fun
JANUARY 16, 2025
Looking ahead, the biggest opportunities I see for growth and innovation in 2025 will center around advancements in AI-driven content creation, new monetization opportunities utilizing e-commerce, loyalty programs, and hybrid casual. These trends are reshaping how businesses approach user acquisition, product development, and retention.
3D Generative AI with Atlas featuring Ben James
Game Dev Unchained
MAY 28, 2024
.” In the ever-evolving world of game development, AI stands as a transformative force, reshaping the landscape of how games are created and experienced. My conversation with Ben James , the CEO of Atlas , provided deep insights into the potential and challenges of integrating AI into the creative process.
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The Growing Use of Generative AI in Game Design
iXie gaming
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has become a buzzword across different sectors, including gaming. This growing use of generative AI is largely attributed to its advanced capabilities, including the ability to create unique content. But why is there a growing use of generative AI in game design?
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Create, Share, and Scale Enterprise AI Workflows with NVIDIA AI Workbench, Now in Beta
Nvidia
JANUARY 30, 2024
NVIDIA AI Workbench is now in beta, bringing a wealth of new features to streamline how enterprise developers create, use, and share AI and machine learning. NVIDIA AI Workbench is now in beta, bringing a wealth of new features to streamline how enterprise developers create, use, and share AI and machine learning (ML) projects.
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Mobile 3D Games vs. Console Games: What’s the Future of Mobile Gaming?
Big Games
JANUARY 9, 2025
With powerful tablets and smartphones, developers can now have the tools to create immersive and rich games. The advanced mobile processors and GPUs help developers create visually stunning and fast-paced games for tablets and phones. We offer customized solutions and mobile game development services for every game you dream of.
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Staying alive is all the victory you can hope for in The Forever Winter by Fun Dog Studios
PreMortem.Games
JULY 5, 2024
Or die trying The team at Fun Dog Studios developed a dynamic combat system that keeps NPC enemies constantly fighting each other. The Forever Winter is the studio’s debut title, but far from the first game for its developers. Just remember, your character is not the chosen one determining the course of the war.
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How Generative AI is Changing the Gaming Landscape
iXie gaming
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Nearly every industry will evolve courtesy of generative artificial intelligence (AI) – and the gaming sector isn’t an exception. Generative AI is one of the technologies with the potential to revolutionize how developers create games. But what is generative AI? What is Generative AI?
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The Importance of Teaching Ethical AI to Kids
Real Programming
AUGUST 28, 2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI) burst onto the public consciousness years ago with OpenAI’s product ChatGPT. You may be surprised to learn that AI is decades old! RP4K has taught aspects of AI for years already, but we’ve made new AI online coding classes that reflect the contemporary moment.
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The Best Careers in Math You Never Thought About
Real Programming
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
As industries evolve, so do the applications of mathematical concepts, opening doors to diverse career paths that merge creativity, logic, and problem-solving. For those who love to teach math to kids , mathematical art can also be an engaging tool to demonstrate abstract concepts in a relatable way.
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Computation & AI for Creativity on Nov 14th, 2022
Jesper Juul
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Do new computational and AI tools for generating poetry, concept art, stories, and visual art fundamentally *change* creativity, and do they allow for new kinds of art? In this seminar, open to all, five artists and writers share their process, results, and ideas about using computation and AI for creative work. Speaker Bios.
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The Future of Art & AI in Game Production
iXie gaming
MAY 24, 2023
Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have revolutionized the gaming industry, enhancing programming and player experiences. As AI continues to advance, the future of art and AI in game development holds tremendous promise. However, AI is redefining the boundaries of game artistry.
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How to make Game art with Stable Diffusion
Game Development for Beginners
APRIL 6, 2023
AI is taking over the world. AI can make a lot of process easier using the computational power. In this article, we are going to use stable diffusion to create simple game art like concept art, UI icons, pixel art. Not in the way you are imagining. The best part is its available for free. Read more
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UEFN & HaZ Dulull- A New Dawn for Creators
Game Dev Unchained
JULY 26, 2023
I was excited to discuss the sharing of tools and knowledge between the gaming and film industries, a phenomenon that has been more noticeable lately with the development of technologies like Unreal Engine 5. His journey across these two industries is representative of a broader trend in the world of digital creation.
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NVIDIA at GDC 2021: RTX and AI Sees New Platforms, New Development Tools, New Updates, and a New SDK
Nvidia
JULY 23, 2021
Increasingly, game developers are making full use of real-time ray tracing and AI in their games. Increasingly, game developers are making full use of real-time ray tracing and AI in their games. Check out GDC 2021 announcements, video sessions, and game development demos on the NVIDIA at GDC Official Webpage.
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On the topic of generative AI, what jobs are game companies looking to replace with it first? I imagine that concept art is going to be one the easiest things to replace and I harass some games are using AI to fill out voice over work ( AI is a major sticking point between game companies and the voice actor union right now), but what other jobs are at risk of being replaced?
Ask a Game Dev
MARCH 15, 2024
Honestly, right now it's actually rather difficult to replace entire jobs with generative AI. It's much more of a situation where AI would be used to augment and fill in small knowledge gaps rather than replace contributions from individual developers.
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NVIDIA Research Shows Interactive Texture Painting with Gen AI at SIGGRAPH Asia Real-Time Live
Nvidia
DECEMBER 11, 2023
NVIDIA researchers took the stage at SIGGRAPH Asia Real-Time Live event in Sydney to showcase generative AI integrated into an interactive texture painting. Rather than generating complete results with only high-level user guidance, this prototype shows how AI can function as a brush in the hands of an artist.
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A deep dive into the beautiful (video) game in A Tale of Two Halves by Bitmap Books
PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Creating The Books Though some might assume the company’s name is a nod to iconic British developers The Bitmap Brothers, the choice was purely practical. “I Once the concept is agreed, I start thinking about how it could look, playing around with design layouts. Crazy times!”
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How VR is revolutionizing shopping
Played with Fire
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Now, VR commerce is pushing these concepts into fully immersive digital environments. Developers need to balance convenience and immersion. As technology improves, well see: More realistic VR shopping experiences from virtual shopping malls to AI-driven sales assistants.
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Unity Asset Store – Features, Best Practices and Our Experience
Logic Simplified
MAY 28, 2024
Any game developer who wants to build and enhance a Unity game can do so using its 3D models, audio files, animations, scripts, plugins, and so on. Its vast and ever-growing library of high-quality resources speeds up the development time to create amazing games and interactive gaming experiences.
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