… Cost, in fact, is the second factor that’s changing the conversation materially. Less than a year ago, developers who voiced concerns over the actual utility of AI often struggled to get a fair hearing from senior management. …
… Some of the excesses of genAI are so egregious that you need to make sure you're able to push back." Serious concerns You might expect someone who, until very recently, had the job title 'head of AI' to at least have a loosely positive view of generative AI, but Dicken is forthright in his concerns… …
… Professionals emphasised that AI tools should support rather than replace the development process, though some expressed concerns about potential layoffs. The report also noted that agentic AI could reduce AAA development costs by managing bugs, coding, or player support. …
… "While the development costs per title for our mainstay titles are lower compared to so-called AAA titles in the industry, we recognise that our strength lies in the relatively high acclaim we receive for quality. …
… Don't Add added that it is actively looking for financial support to fund the in-development Project P14, and that it intended to "optimise its cost base". …
… For this reason, we made the difficult decision to reflect a portion of our costs in the selling price." "If the increase in costs were seen as something temporary that would subside relatively soon, then we could have pursued other options" "While uncertainties remain regarding future trends in co… …
… I understand why not: it's difficult and costly to go back and reassess the age ratings of thousands of games. …
… AI as it currently stands is, at best, an inefficient tool with an extreme cost." Beyond concerns over accuracy, other developers have problems with the nature of the code produced, and how AI forces them to change the way they work. …
… "With it being a brand new product, it wouldn't surprise me if it's delayed indefinitely until we see some semblance of normality return to the market." He thinks that even if Valve announced a launch MSRP that was $100 or even $200 more expensive than the original plan, the firm might still have t… …
… "Consumers will get used to the higher cost eventually, and there are creative ways for Nintendo to soften the blow, such as with bundles," Toto continued. …