AI in Games: The Impact on Sales
A new analysis of Steam games released between January and October 2025 found that approximately 21% of titles disclosed AI use, but the impact on sales remains unclear. The study uses review counts a…
A new analysis of Steam games released between January and October 2025 found that approximately 21% of titles disclosed AI use, but the impact on sales remains unclear. The study uses review counts a…
Pocketpair, the developer of Palworld, has publicly rejected generative AI in game development, with Head of Publishing John Buckley stating 'Gamers don't want it.' The studio faces legal action from …
Palworld publishing lead John 'Bucky' Buckley stated that the developers avoid using generative AI because gamers do not want it, calling the matter a closed conversation. In an interview with GamesRa…
Researchers at Kaspersky have discovered malware hidden in Wallpaper Engine workshop uploads on Steam that can steal Steam login credentials. The campaign, active since late 2025, primarily targets ga…
Steam Next Fest's top-played demos include only one game with an AI disclosure out of over 500, raising questions about developer transparency and compliance with Steam's AI policies.…
Pocketpair, the studio behind Palworld, announced it will not publish any games that use generative AI, citing player backlash and a preference for human-made content. Communications director John Buc…
Rockstar Games is offering free upgrades to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of Grand Theft Auto V for players who own the PS4 or Xbox One editions, ahead of a new heist coming to GTA On…
Nvidia and Krafton launched PUBG Ally Duo Mode, a two-week beta on Steam that pairs players with an AI teammate powered by Nvidia ACE technology. The AI adapts its playstyle based on voice or text com…
Nearly 20% of games in Steam's June 2026 Next Fest carry generative AI disclosures, according to SteamDB data. Of roughly 8,700 participating titles, 1,715 (19.71%) reported AI use during development.…
NVIDIA released RTX Remix 1.5, reducing the install size of Half-Life 2 RTX from 80 GB to 50 GB through RTX IO compression. The update also adds smooth normals, improved light controls, and AI agent s…
Arrowhead Game Studios released a massive 6.3.0 patch for Helldivers 2, adding new Galactic Campaigns, quality-of-life improvements, and balance changes. The update aims to reverse the game's recent s…
Zenless Zone Zero season 3 (version 3.0) will release on June 16 at 11 PM Eastern Time after scheduled maintenance, introducing a new playable area, ray tracing support, and a Steam launch. The update…
HoYoverse's Zenless Zone Zero version 3.0 launches on Steam today, June 16, introducing DLSS 4.5 and Ray Tracing after Nvidia showcased a comparison video. The update includes new content like the sky…
Nearly 1,700 games in Steam Next Fest disclose generative AI use, representing about 20% of the 8,600 demos, according to SteamDB data reported by Eurogamer. Steam requires developers to declare AI us…
As digital lives expand, the fate of online accounts, data, and assets after death remains legally fragmented. France leads with clear post-mortem data protection laws, while Germany lacks harmonized …
VRChat developers have uploaded an Android build of the game to Steam, preparing for the launch of Valve's Steam Frame VR headset this summer. The standalone version will run natively on the ARM-based…
More than 300 games were released on Steam last week, with 120 of them including AI disclosures, reflecting the growing use of AI in game development.…
A long-time Mac user reports that LLM CLIs like Claude, Codex, and Grok have made the Linux desktop experience enjoyable, solving quirks and customizations in minutes. The user now prefers Linux over …
A user on Steam is attempting to sell a game for $100 that appears to be almost entirely generated by artificial intelligence, sparking controversy over the platform's content policies and the value o…
Crystal Dynamics experience director Jeff Adams confirmed in interviews with Polygon and Game Informer that the studio used generative AI tools during early development of Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlan…