Embracer rolls out new AI policy to 'massively enhance game development'
Game Developer
JUNE 20, 2024
The company claims shunning AI models will lead to it being 'outrun' by its competitors.
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The Rise of Generative AI in Revolutionizing Game Development
Game Developer
JUNE 18, 2024
In this article, we'll explore the impact of generative AI on game development, the challenges it presents, and how developers can leverage automation tools to navigate this new frontier.
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China's game art industry reportedly decimated by growing AI use
Game Developer
APRIL 11, 2023
The widespread use of AI art is reportedly diminishing the work of game artists in China, who worry about how it'll be used in other departments of game development.
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Using AI bots as game development tools, not replacements with modl.ai
Game Developer
JANUARY 4, 2023
As AI tools have quickly become a controversial topic in the game industry, modl.ai aims to make AI tools that support developers, not supplant them.
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Near half of game devs say they're working with generative AI tools
Game Developer
JANUARY 18, 2024
As generative AI becomes a bigger presence in games, developers use the technology while remaining wary of its impact.
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Unity rolls out AI tools and marketplace for game developers
Game Developer
JUNE 27, 2023
Unity's AI tools include a content creation tool called Unity Muse and a runtime inference engine called Unity Sentis.
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Jussi Kemppainen is exploring AI-assisted game development with Echoes of Somewhere
PreMortem.Games
AUGUST 30, 2023
With the discussions over the use of AI in game development raging on, Jussi-Petteri Kemppainen , Lead VFX Artist at Mainframe Industries and founder of Dinosaurs Are Better , spends his spare time to see what all the fuss really is about. It became a public AI research project. With his free, experimental 2.5D
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QORPO brings generative AI features to AneeMate with AWS
AWS Games
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Grabbing the attention of gamers is challenging in a crowded market, but QORPO s unique video gaming experiences stand out. Leveraging many managed services from Amazon Web Services (AWS), the game developer, publisher, and solutions provider accelerated creative game development for popular titles like Citizen Conflict.
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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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Game Developer's 2023 Wrap-Up: 10 Must-Read Featured Blogs
Game Developer
DECEMBER 15, 2023
This year the blog section was our litmus test for industry sentiment on accessibility, generative AI, climate change, and the shift away from Unity in light of its Runtime Fee disaster.
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GGWP gives developers free access to AI moderation platform
Game Developer
JULY 20, 2023
GGWP's AI moderation platform leaves limited access and is now free for all game developers to be used for their in-game player communities.
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AWS to showcase tools for breakthrough gaming experiences at GDC 2025
AWS Games
MARCH 13, 2025
Experience first-hand how Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Games helps build breakthrough gaming experiences at the Game Developers Conference (GDC), March 17-21, 2025 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Meet with AWS for Games experts to learn about the transformational power of generative AI and cloud game development.
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Exploring the challenges of AI-generated art in game development
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 20, 2024
Speaking at Devcom today, Red Meat Games creative content strategist Judy Ehrentraut discussed the importance of ethically training generative AI models, and how certain tools can be utilised during game development. "AI
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Popul8 uses AI to assist developers with the creation of digital game characters
PreMortem.Games
APRIL 13, 2023
The use of AI in game development has the potential to revolutionize the way games are designed and created. One interesting AI driven solution is the character creation tool Popul8 by Didimo. One interesting AI driven solution is the character creation tool Popul8 by Didimo.
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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. The dynamic AWS for Games programming lineup is designed to spark discussion on some of the biggest trends and challenges in the gaming industry.
Unity CEO says he's 'less focused' on generative AI
Game Developer
AUGUST 14, 2024
Like other CEOs, Matt Bromberg thinks genAI can be a boon to game development, but he isn't putting his full faith in the technology just yet.
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VR & AI – The Future of Gaming?
Played with Fire
MARCH 12, 2025
The gaming industry is evolving at a rapid pace, with cutting-edge technologies like Virtual Reality (VR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) playing a crucial role in shaping its future. VR & AI The Future of Gaming? Will VR and AI redefine how we play games, or are they just temporary trends?
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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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How Cloud Gaming Will Change the Mobile Game Development Landscape?
Big Games
JANUARY 12, 2025
billion by 2030, valued at a CAGR of 45.5%, cloud gaming is not just reshaping mobile gaming; it’s a catalyst for innovation, redefining how games are played, shared, monetized, and evolved, ushering in a new era of gaming experiences. So, precisely what is the role of cloud gaming, and how does it work?
AWS for Games debuts Guide to Generative AI for Game Developers, and more at GDC 2024
AWS Games
MARCH 27, 2024
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries, a seismic shift that was certainly felt at the 2024 Game Developer Conference (GDC) held last week in San Francisco at the Moscone Convention Center. Check it out , and follow the recap below for a full rundown of AWS for Games activities at GDC 2024.
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NVIDIA RTX Advances with Neural Rendering and Digital Human Technologies at GDC 2025
Nvidia
MARCH 17, 2025
AI is transforming how we experience our favorite games. AI is transforming how we experience our favorite games. It is unlocking new levels of visuals, performance, and gameplay possibilities with neural rendering and generative AI-powered characters. At GDC 2025, NVIDIA is building upon NVIDIA RTX Kit Source
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AI game development legal issues, explained
Game Daily
MAY 12, 2023
André Schenini Moreira is a lawyer specializing in games, esports, intellectual property, and artificial intelligence. He is due to give a presentation at Nordic Game 23 in Malmo, Sweden, later this month, on “ The Use of AI-Generated Assets and Its Legal Implications.” Little wonder that so many are confused.
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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. But initially, Techotopia was a completely different game. Our team is spread across the CIS region,” Negrei shares.
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AWS for Games to spotlight generative AI at GDC 2024
AWS Games
MARCH 6, 2024
With the annual Game Developer Conference (GDC) just days away, Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Games is ramping up to host exciting technology demonstrations and programming focused on evolving industry trends, including generative artificial intelligence (AI). Be sure to RSVP here if you plan to attend.
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Microsoft and Inworld team up to create AI game dev tools
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Microsoft has announced a multi-year partnership with Inworld AI to create AI game developer tools. Read more
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Developers say Valve blocks AI games from Steam
GamesIndustry.biz
JUNE 30, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Valve, owner of Steam, is shifting from accepting AI-made games on its digital store. The news was first reported by an AI game developer that shared their rejection letter on Reddit nearly a month ago. Read more
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How Indie Developers Are Utilizing AI Voice Generators
Game Wisdom
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
How Indie Developers Are Utilizing AI Voice Generators Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com Within the changing indie game development paradigm, artificial intelligence (AI) voice generators have emerged as game-changers, allowing small studios to create deep, immersive audio that previously belonged to the domain of high-budget, big-studio productions.
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What are the legal risks of using generative AI in games development?
GamesIndustry.biz
AUGUST 13, 2024
Generative artificial intelligence, or GenAI, presents many opportunities in the gaming industry. Additionally, big industry players are actively developing hardware to support the use of GenAI, such as NVIDIA's unveiling of the SUPER series of GPUs at the start of the year. Read more
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Riccitiello doubles down on Unity's AI plans
GamesIndustry.biz
JULY 7, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Unity CEO John Riccitiello has offered more insight into the engine provider's plans for AI tools and more, despite the recent setback with its assets marketplace.
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Nintendo says AI "can be more creative", but "also recognises that it has issues"
GamesIndustry.biz
JULY 3, 2024
Nintendo says that while it recognises generative AI is a "hot topic" and may lead to technological developments, it currently plans to "deliver value that is unique to [Nintendo] and cannot be created through technology alone". Read more
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New Square Enix president pledges "aggressive" AI push in 2024
GamesIndustry.biz
JANUARY 2, 2024
Square Enix will be actively pushing into the generative AI field, exploring how it can be used in the company's internal games development. Read more
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Unity's push for "responsibly sourced" AI tools
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Unity is pressing on with its push into AI development tools, announcing at today's Unite event that Muse is now in early access. Read more
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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. Game art has undergone a seismic transformation over the past decade, driven by technological advancements, evolving player expectations, and a rapidly growing industry.
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Generative AI Sparks Life into Virtual Characters with NVIDIA ACE for Games
Nvidia
MAY 28, 2023
Generative AI technologies are revolutionizing how games are conceived, produced, and played. Game developers are exploring how these technologies impact 2D and. Generative AI technologies are revolutionizing how games are conceived, produced, and played.
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How King is using AI to speed up development of new Candy Crush levels
GamesIndustry.biz
JUNE 26, 2024
For King, the new opportunities offered by AI in improving and speeding up game development aren't new at all. The Candy Crush maker has been utilising and researching machine learning and AI tech for over half a decade, which is even before it acquired Peltarion , the Swedish-based AI software company it picked up in 2022.
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Solo dev Mario Malagrino “The psychological pressure is the worst part of game development”
PreMortem.Games
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
On his company Twitter account Next Game Level , he introduces himself with a great sense of humor. 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
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GDC 2024: Trends, the Unity 6 roadmap, multiplayer, AI, and more
Unity Blog
MARCH 21, 2024
At this year’s Game Developers Conference (GDC), we went deeper into the tech and tools. Read up on industry trends, get a look at the roadmap featuring Unity 6, download a new multiplayer sample, experiment with Unity Muse’s latest AI capabilities, and join in celebration of games that are made with Unity.
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Using generative AI to build the ultimate VALORANT esports team
AWS Games
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Riot Games are calling on esports fans and builders alike to participate in the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) Hackathon: Esports Manager Challenge. This new hackathon will put the latest generative AI tools in the hands of fans to unlock new ways to build and develop stronger esports teams.
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Modulate scales ToxMod AI voice chat moderation tool with AWS
AWS Games
AUGUST 19, 2024
From in-game chats to gig economy apps, social media, and beyond, digital conversations can quickly turn toxic, even dangerous. The technology applies artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to voice conversations to flag problematic behavior, and has quickly captured the game industry’s attention.
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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.
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EA CTO: AI will never replace "top talent"
GamesIndustry.biz
JUNE 28, 2023
Generative AI will be a big part of the future of game development, EA chief technology officer Marija Radulovic-Nastic believes, but maybe not at the expense of developers. But the top talent, especially top talent that we employ, will be amplified and will never be, in my mind, replaced." Read more
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VR Storytelling in Games
Played with Fire
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
While players can step inside virtual worlds , many VR games fail to deliver engaging narratives. 1⃣ Short Play Sessions Limit Deep Narratives Most VR players engage in 30-60 minute sessions , much shorter than traditional gaming. Instead of scripted dialogue , AI-driven NPCs could make conversations fluid and realistic.
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