Generative AI

The creator of The Alters has admitted that AI-generated text was incorporated in limited sections of the completed game

Frontier Developments has revealed plans to eliminate the use of generative AI in Jurassic World Evolution 3 after receiving pushback and criticism.

Recently, Tencent unveiled a new generative model called Hunyuan-GameCraft. It is used to create gameplay videos in which viewers control the movement of objects.

The American Guild of Actors SAG-AFTRA believes that Epic Games and its subsidiary Llama Productions have violated U.S. labor laws. They identified an infringement in the addition of an AI interlocutor in Fortnite in the form of Darth Vader, speaking with the voice of the late actor James Earl Jones.

SAG-AFTRA, the union representing 160,000 actors, voiceover artists, and media professionals, has lodged an unfair labor practice complaint with the National Labor Relations Board. The charge accuses Llama Productions and Epic Games of utilizing AI to depict Darth Vader in Fortnite.

SAG-AFTRA, the union representing 160,000 individuals in acting, voiceover work, and other media professions, has addressed the "video game employers' April 30 offer" by presenting a thorough AI proposal. This proposal outlines "in plain language what the proposed changes would mean for performers"

One of the most important revolutions in video game development over the past decade has occurred without much fanfare. While two years ago, generative AI could still be seen as a toy, today it is the industry standard.

Epic Games has announced it will not be monitoring the AI-generated content used for creating thumbnails in third-party mini-games on Fortnite. The company stated it would likely become "unenforceable" as AI advances make it harder to differentiate from artwork created by humans.

Game Gears, part of the GDEV holding, has leveraged AI technology during the development of Aliens vs Zombies: Invasion. The studio’s CEO and AI evangelist Alexander Vaschenko explained how exactly these tools helped optimize production in his article for Game World Observer.

In developing Aliens vs Zombies: Invasion, the Game Gears studio, a part of the GDEV holding, actively utilized AI. Alexander Vashchenko, CEO and AI evangelist of the studio, explained in his column for App2Top how these tools specifically helped optimize production

Mike Verdu, who served as the Vice President of Generative AI at Netflix Games, has departed the company.

Scopely is ready for its new megadeal by announcing the acquisition of Niantic’s entire video game business. The company will now own global hits like Pokémon Go and Pikmin Bloom.

Reports suggest that PlayStation is incorporating characters from its leading franchises into an artificial intelligence prototype

Uthana has obtained $4.3 million in funding to "revolutionize" 3D character animation using generative AI

The group of voice actors who provide the French-language voices for characters in Apex Legends has allegedly declined to sign agreements that would allow their voices to be utilized for AI training.

A recent study conducted by Modl.ai reveals that 30% of game developers view artificial intelligence as playing an "extremely important" role in quality assurance processes.

Thanks to the new analytical service toolkit, it has become possible not only to find projects on Steam that are created and advertised with the involvement of artificial intelligence but also to count their number.

The US Copyright Office has clarified that works produced with generative AI are ineligible for copyright protection unless an author or artist is involved in the "creative process".

Gamelight is a mobile UA platform for game developers and publishers. We spoke with its founder, Günay Azer, about the startup's approach to working with data, its proprietary AI algorithm, rewarding ads, and much more

Gamelight is a user acquisition platform for mobile developers and publishers. We’ve discussed the company’s data-driven approach, dedicated AI algorithm, rewarded UA/marketing, and more in an exclusive interview with founder Günay Azer.

Sony has secured patents for a range of innovative systems, including one that utilizes AI to anticipate player behavior and another to modify DualSense controllers to function as more realistic weapons

The mobile game developer SuperPlay used the advertising platform Gamelight to promote two of its key titles. Here we discuss the collaboration

We continue our review of 2024 together with top managers and experts from the games industry (and related fields). Up next is an interview with David Fernandez Remesal, CEO of Sandsoft.

Studio Atelico, a gaming startup, has unveiled a new AI engine designed to enable game developers to create experiences driven by generative AI that function on devices without relying on costly cloud services.

We continue to wrap up the year 2024 with gaming (or gaming industry-related) teams and experts. Up next is an interview with Konstantin Ivanov, the Brand Director of AdQuantum

We continue our review of 2024 together with top managers and experts from the games industry (and related fields). Up next is an interview with Marcin Marzęcki, CEO and co-founder of Kool Things.

We continue to review the results of 2024 together with top managers and experts from the gaming industry (and related sectors). Up next is an interview with Alexandra Kurdumova and Alina Davletshina from Futura Digital (their channel on Telegram)

The developers of Catly, a pet simulation game revealed at The Game Awards last week, have strongly refuted claims that its initial trailer was produced using generative AI.

Among the trailers shown at The Game Awards 2024 ceremony, the trailer for Catly—an MMO featuring cats by the studio SuperAuthenti—caught some attention. Online suspicions arose that it, like the game itself, might have been created using generative artificial intelligence (AI). In a comment to IGN, the developers of Catly stated that this is not the case

One of the biggest oddities of recent days has happened to the owners of itch.io, a digital storefront and platform for indie game developers. Here are the main details of why the website suddenly went offline.

Google has introduced Genie 2, an AI tool described as a "large-scale foundation world model." This technology can create "an endless variety of action-controllable, playable 3D environments" using just one image prompt.

Future, a company specializing in media distribution and publishing, has revealed a strategic collaboration with OpenAI and its ChatGPT technology.

Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX and Tesla, wants to expand his business portfolio with a new startup. This time, by establishing his own gaming studio based on his AI project, xAI

Itch.io has implemented a new requirement for creators to indicate whether their work incorporates generative AI.

The digital store itch.io sells not only indie games but also game assets. The platform's administration has introduced a new requirement for the creators of such assets—all assets created using generative neural networks must be tagged accordingly

Microsoft has started testing a new AI chatbot as a tech support assistant for Xbox

In the gaming sector, Netflix is once again shifting its priorities: the company is now focusing on developing games using generative AI. The creation of a new division, GenAI for Games, was announced by its vice president, Mike Verdu, who previously led Netflix Games.

In its gaming division, Netflix is once again shifting priorities: the company will now focus on developing games using generative AI. The creation of the new GenAI for Games unit was announced by its vice president, Mike Verdu, who previously led Netflix Games

Mike Verdu has disclosed his new position at Netflix as the vice president of GenAI for Games.

SAG-AFTRA has entered into an agreement with AI voice firm Ethovox to guarantee protection and equitable payment for performers.

Electronic Arts has outlined its growth strategy aimed at growing its online communities and driving user engagement. Here is how the company plans to scale its business in the long term.

On September 17, 2024, Electronic Arts (EA) held a major event for investors, where they revealed their plans for the future. We have selected the company's key points

Campfire has successfully secured $3.95 million for its generative AI engine, Sprites. As reported by Venturebeat, the seed funding round included contributions from Y Combinator, FundersClub, Immad Akhund of Mercury, gaming entrepreneur and investor Juha Paananen, and Chris Ye, the founder of Uken Games. To demonstrate the capabilities of their technology, Campfire is working on its own game, Cozy Friends. This game will feature characters with the ability to "remember previous interactions, retain key information on topics, and exhibit a high level of emotional intelligence, influencing the flow of conversation and ensuring each user has a unique experience"

The U.S. Screen Actors Guild SAG-AFTRA announced that it has reached an agreement on terms of collaboration with developers of 80 games. Now, Guild members will be able to participate in these projects by voicing characters and recording animation

SAG-AFTRA has advanced in obtaining improved rights for video game actors through a new collaboration with Lightspeed LA. The developer, owned by Tencent, has agreed to the union's Interim Interactive Media Agreement, which provides protections for actors worried about AI applications affecting their voice work. SAG-AFTRA members are presently on strike, largely due to concerns that studios might have actors record lines, then employ AI to alter or generate additional content instead of rehiring the performers.

During a presentation at Devcom, Judy Ehrentraut, the creative content strategist for Red Meat Games, emphasized the significance of ethically training generative AI models and explored various tools that can be employed in game development. Ehrentraut remarked, "AI is the biggest buzzword and it's either hyped as the new way to solve every productivity problem, or it's received with a groan." She noted that both perspectives have merit, as disruptive technologies are not inherently positive or negative. Their impact is largely determined by the manner and ethical framework in which they are implemented

Generative artificial intelligence, or GenAI, is opening up numerous avenues in the gaming sector. This year's prominent developer conferences, such as GDC, have been dominated by discussions on leveraging GenAI for generating multiple maps and levels, streamlining development processes, performing quality assurance tasks, and even interacting with players' in-game actions. Major industry players are actively advancing hardware to facilitate GenAI, exemplified by NVIDIA's introduction of the SUPER series GPUs earlier this year. Considering these developments, one can easily envision a future where GenAI significantly influences both game development and gameplay. However, amidst the excitement, there are also legal challenges that need to be resolved before publishers can fully embrace GenAI

FRVR has secured $12.7 million in a funding round spearheaded by Iberis Capital, with Indico Capital Partners and Lince Capital also participating. The company remarked that the "significant investment is a testament to the confidence that FRVR's new and existing investors have in the company's vision and execution." This financing will support the "further development of its AI-powered game creation platform," which the firm claims "has the potential to disrupt the status quo and offer a new level of speed in creation and distribution for both developers and non-developers"

Next month's GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit will feature a prominent AI specialist discussing the 'potentials and pitfalls' of integrating AI tools into the workplace. The event is scheduled for September 18 at the Royal Institution in London, with tickets available for purchase here. Tommy Thompson from AI in Games will share a comprehensive overview of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI. His presentation will cover the use of various AI systems in human resources, highlight potential challenges associated with their adoption in HR processes, and address broader issues relevant to studio-wide implementation, such as intellectual property, copyright concerns, and the evolving regulatory environment

SAG-AFTRA and game companies have failed to reach an agreement on the use of generative AI in the industry. As a result, voice actors will go on strike starting at 12:01 a.m. today.