Ai in Games themes

2026-04-22 2 stories

• The Expanse: Osiris Reborn plays like a Mass Effect-like sci-fi adventure in fine form, but its developer's use of AI raises some difficult questions 6 sources
• On the podcast: Apple’s undercooked games efforts, Google’s big AI claims, Ilkka’s BAFTA speech and more

2026-04-21 2 stories

• The makers of Playdate, the console-with-a-crank, will no longer accept games created with generative AI
• Endless Legend 2's answer to the common 4X problem of "goldfish" AI is a cunning system of badges, from Pleasant to Bully

2026-04-20 6 stories

• Pragmata surpasses 1m copies sold in just two days 9 sources
• GTA 6 Company Boss Says AI Can Be Used For Evil, But "Woe Is Me" Risk Is Overblown 3 sources
• Ubisoft Wants New Hires To Be Familiar With Generative AI Tools
• Today’s Contexto: Hints & Answer For April 20, 2026
• Fortnite developers can make AI characters now — just don’t try to date them
• 5 sci-fi movies like Pragmata with atmospheric, psychological vibes

2026-04-18 2 stories

• Pragmata’s hero dad is the antithesis of God of War’s Kratos
• 5 anime like Pragmata that explore AI, humanity, and sci-fi survival

2026-04-17 3 stories

• SPINE Trailer Uncovers Tensor City’s Cyberpunk Setting
• Roblox releases agentic AI tools for creators, promising ability to "build a game with a single prompt"
• Panic won't release Playdate titles that use certain forms of generative AI

2026-04-16 5 stories

• PSA: Xenoblade Chronicles X Now Available Physically For Switch 2
• Fortnite Adds AI-Powered NPCs as Creative Experimental Feature
• BAFTA Games chair believes Awards can offer hope in a year filled with newcomers
• Activision Selling Aimbot Counter in Call of Duty Store, It’s Claimed
• "I wish artists would take notice that this is a great time to learn some form of AI" - Dead Space creator Glen Schofield doesn't think controversial tech will replace human talent, but still believes it has its place

2026-04-15 7 stories

• With DLSS 5, Nvidia look to rewrite the truth before our eyes
• Video game lawyer implores devs to understand ownership and swerve generative AI
• On the podcast: Is Destiny doomed?, King on AI, layoffs and more plus March’s top games, data, soft launches and more
• MediaTek is 'cautiously optimistic' that discrete memory pricing will look less gloomy during 2026
• Candy Crush maker King on AI use, layoffs, workplace culture – and the competition
• "We had this problem before in the games we created with CD Projekt": Blood of Dawnwalker CEO defends use of AI voice placeholders to save time
• "Are You High?" – Xbox Co-Creator Believes Whatever Nintendo Makes Next Is Far More Interesting Than Project Helix

2026-04-14 3 stories

• Today’s Contexto: Hints & Answer For April 14, 2026
• Feature: Lexar: Gamers Are Willing to Sacrifice RAM, but 512GB SSDs Are a Step Too Far
• Crimson Desert's AI Scandal Should Bother You More

2026-04-12 1 story

• Black & White at 25: how Lionhead's hairbrained, stoner-powered game design became the harbinger of modern AI

2026-04-11 2 stories

• Is Valve prepping its own AI for Steam?
• Graveyard Keeper devs respond as players make AI accusations: 'You may not believe me, but we're not using the AI in Graveyard Keeper 2'

2026-04-10 2 stories

• Phantom Blade Zero developer rejects gen-AI and promises "every single piece of content in our game has been crafted by the hands of real artists" 3 sources
• Datamined code shows Valve referencing an AI "SteamGPT" tool presumably to help Steam better cope with cheaters and customer support

2026-04-09 12 stories

• The New Game From The 1000xRESIST Team Looks Sick 4 sources
• YouTuber Receives Copyright Strikes For Silent Hill 2 Playthrough From Makers Of Two AI-Generated Silent Hill 2 Songs
• Windows and Xbox are now prioritizing user feedback in a huge pivot ... but why now? I can't help but be suspicious — it smells a bit like panic.
• Valve rumoured to be working on 'SteamGPT' AI bot for support and anti-cheat functions
• Valve rumoured to be working on 'SteamGPT' AI bot for support and anti-cheat functions
• Research suggests AI infrastructure projects are worth the investment less than 30% of the time
• Of the 500+ AI tools tested by a leading game dev tech provider, only ‘half a dozen’ help ‘in the right way’
• Of the 500+ AI tools tested by a leading game dev tech provider, only ‘half a dozen’ help ‘in the right way’
• Former Microsoft Xbox VP says AI is "the big question mark" for the future of gaming — he believes "There won't be a line where it's 'AI' and 'not AI' anymore"
• Former Microsoft Xbox VP says AI is "the big question mark" for the future of gaming — he believes "There won't be a line where it's 'AI' and 'not AI' anymore"
• Feature: DLSS Dynamic Multi-Frame Gen Has Potential, But I Won't Be Using It For Now
• Feature: DLSS Dynamic Multi-Frame Gen Has Potential, But I Won't Be Using It For Now

2026-04-08 3 stories

• Microsoft's Azure cloud platform problems stem from AI, according to a former engineer: "Those disruptions built up."
• "I know that a lot of PC gamers are resistant to AI": SteamGPT shows up in datamined Steam files, suggesting Valve plans to add AI to help in these two key areas
• "I know that a lot of PC gamers are resistant to AI": SteamGPT shows up in datamined Steam files, suggesting Valve plans to add AI to help in these two key areas