AI's growing influence in gaming gets mixed responses as Dizzy series makes a comeback with AI development.
Today’s PC gaming news rounds up a few intriguing peeks into the industry’s ongoing relationship with technology and nostalgia. Amid the flurry of game previews and bundle deals, the role of AI in video game development is seeing divergent opinions, especially in light of its use in reviving classic game franchises.
AI in the Gaming Industry: A Polarizing Trend
The use of artificial intelligence in video game production remains a contentious issue, as evidenced by a recent statement from Martin Klima, co-founder of Warhorse Studios. Klima criticized the industry’s reliance on AI, arguing that executives have a ‘simplified mental model’ of its potential. As AI increasingly takes on tasks such as voice acting, Klima warns against viewing it as a “get out of jail free card,” emphasizing that human creativity still plays a crucial role in producing quality games. This growing dependency on AI is also cited as one of the factors contributing to layoffs in the gaming industry (PC Gamer).
Nostalgia Meets AI: Dizzy Series Returns
In a related development, the retro platformer series Dizzy is being resurrected by its original creators, the Oliver Twins, who are notably using AI in its production. The announcement, made during Play Expo in Blackpool, brings back Dizzy, the 1980s game about a bipedal egg, for a new audience. The developers are enthusiastically promoting the use of AI in creating the game, in contrast to the skepticism expressed by some industry insiders (Rock Paper Shotgun).
Game Previews and Releases
Game previews from Gamescom highlight two promising RPGs vying to be the next Mass Effect-like experience. “The Expanse: Osiris Reborn” stands out with its ambitious scope, while Wizards of the Coast’s “Exodus” is noted for its cinematic style and unique personality (PCGamesN).
Meanwhile, Gundam franchise fans might find mixed emotions in “Gundam Rogue Orbit.” The game introduces fascinating weapon mechanics like a whip sword reminiscent of “Bloodborne,” though fans might feel somewhat teased by the lack of classic Gundam gameplay elements (PC Gamer).
Virtual Reality and Gaming Bundles
Valve’s new VR platform, the Steam Frame, now supports over 200 games, a significant milestone that suggests momentum in the VR sector (GamingOnLinux).
For those looking to expand their library, Humble Bundle offers the Akupara Games 10th Anniversary collection featuring indie gems, while Fanatical’s “Build Your Own Retro Revival Bundle” provides a taste of nostalgia with varied game choices (GamingOnLinux; GamingOnLinux).
