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Unity Spark Promises To Let You Vibe Code Your ‘Dream Game’ In The Most Embarrassing Video Imaginable

Get ready for the vision that is Space Corridor

By John Walker Published October 7, 2026

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AI-Generated Games Platform Already Has 10 Million Monthly Users

Astrocade is filled with AI slop, but millions of people don't seem to care

By Zack Zwiezen Published October 7, 2026

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AI Bro Defends Sloppily Reverse-Engineering PlayStation Homebrew Tool Without Permission By Invoking ‘Freedom Of Speech’

Zer0Day justified his AI-slop rip-off of GoldHEN by stating that ‘creativity should never have to ask for permission’ in a lengthy post on GitHub

By Lewis Parker Published October 7, 2026

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Sega Appears To Rule Out Using GenAI For All In-Game Creativity

The company also adds some interesting remarks on working with indie developers

By John Walker Published October 6, 2026

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Viral AI-Generated Comedian Steals Jokes And Is Rewarded With Millions Of Views

Tiffany Sloan has over 375,000 followers on Instagram and also isn't a real person but a gen-AI nightmare

By Zack Zwiezen Published October 5, 2026

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Hideo Kojima Has ‘Mixed’ Feelings On DLSS 5 Because AI Can’t Understand Creators’ Intentions: ‘I Don’t Much Like That Idea’

Kojima said he 'wouldn’t like' someone using AI to tamper with his own work after being sent images of DLSS 5 being used on Death Stranding 2

By Lewis Parker Published October 5, 2026

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Sam Altman’s PR Team Desperately Tries To Shut Down Questions Over ChatGPT Encouraging Suicide

In an interview with Vanity Fair, the OpenAI chief has no good answers

By John Walker Published October 5, 2026

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Here’s What Capcom Said About Using Generative AI In The RE Engine: ‘AI Is Not A Replacement For Humans’

Capcom want to evolve RE Engine into an engine for the AI generation, but not turn it into an engine powered by generative AI over humans

By Alicia Haddick Published October 5, 2026

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Zelda and Banjo Recompiled Devs Go To War With AI Vibe-Coded ‘Slopcomps’

AI-assisted projects provoking stark criticism

By Ethan Gach Published October 5, 2026

Culture

OpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra Gets Frustrated Losing At StarCraft And Decides To Cheat Instead

In a showdown between AI generated Brood War bots and human made ones, OpenAI’s champion resorted to its natural playbook: lie, cheat and steal

By Zack Kotzer Published October 3, 2026

Culture

RTX 5090 Buyer Asked To Sign A Resale Loyalty Pledge: ‘NO EXPORT – NO EXCEPTIONS’

Government policies continue to echo in the consumer tech space, with Nvidia customers reporting heightened security around purchases, even requiring government ID

By Zack Kotzer Published October 3, 2026

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Activision And Bethesda Crackdown On GenAI MW2 And Fallout Projects

Vibe coders are getting legal notices

By Ethan Gach Published October 3, 2026

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Artist Falsely Accused Of Using GenAI Gives The Perfect Response, ‘Don’t Forget What Makes Us Human!’

Loish took to Instagram to explain why such accusations matter, and how to spot original creativity

By John Walker Published October 2, 2026

Culture

I Don’t Want To Play Your AI-Generated Mod That Puts Skate 3 Inside Of Modern Warfare 2 Inside Of Minecraft

Does anyone actually want to play these monstrosities taking over Twitter?

By Amelia Zollner Published October 2, 2026

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Airbnb Host Tries To Scam Guest With An AI-Created Image Of A Disgusting Toilet

There was a tiny flaw in the plan: it was bollocks

By John Walker Published October 2, 2026

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RAM Maker Celebrates Record Profits And Predicts ‘Even Higher Prices’ And ‘Greater Tightness In The Industry’ In The Years Ahead

Micron doesn't see the AI bubble popping any time soon

By Ethan Gach Published October 1, 2026

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Over 85 Percent Of Japanese Game Developers Are Using AI

A survey by a Japanese industry body suggests developers primarily use it for debugging, but that its usage extends to in-game assets as well

By Alicia Haddick Published September 30, 2026

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McDonald’s Could Use AI To Charge Everyone Different Prices For Burgers

The company is allegedly pushing franchise owners to use AI tools to set menu prices

By Zack Zwiezen Published September 29, 2026

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Ubisoft Has Lovingly Named Its GenAI Gaming Initiative ‘Motherbrain’

The Assassin's Creed maker is trying to trademark a nod to Nintendo's Metroid series

By Ethan Gach Published September 28, 2026

Culture

Major Tabletop Gaming Convention Bans AI With Few Exceptions

As AI generated material consumes much of the gaming and entertainment world, major tabletop players like UKGE refuse to roll the dice with the unpopular tech

By Zack Kotzer Published September 26, 2026