… The annual GDC survey showed that 36% of game developers were using AI . A survey carried out by GamesIndustry.biz earlier this year suggested that an overwhelming majority of developers wanted robust AI disclosure on storefronts, even if it was only used for concepting purposes.
… Developers have been equally as firm as consumers in their rejection of DLSS 5, but often on quite different grounds. …
… Gamescom Latam was first held in 2024, and grew 30% to reach 130,000 visitors in 2025 , although last year's show saw some backlash in the form of complaints from exhibitors .
… However, there was significant backlash over PSN connectivity for the PC port of Helldivers 2 in 2024, and Sony eventually backtracked on this requirement. …
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang responded to backlash over DLSS 5 upscaling technology, saying critics are "completely wrong" and that it "doesn't change artistic control." Earlier this week, Nvidia revealed DLSS 5 , describing it as an "AI-powered breakthrough in visual fidelity" using "neural rendering."… …
… But according to Buser, these developers are also getting on board with AI. …
… That provoked a furious backlash and pushed indie developers to move over from Unity to Godot . …
… Even if courts ultimately answer this question, developers should not assume that legality will automatically translate into community acceptance. Developers should also consider that rulings might not deliver any bright line rules regarding use of the technology. …
… But far from generating a backlash from players , it seems that no one has realised that anything has changed. "Player numbers and engagement have remained stable," says Thomas Lehr, director of engineering at the game's developer, InnoGames . …