Biting the silver bullet: AI in the games industry in 2026 and beyond | Opinion
… AI-driven animation was pioneered through Motion Matching, first in Hitman Absolution , and is now a staple in Unreal Engine 5. …
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"We were there in the 80s for the crash, and this is definitely crashier." John and Brenda Romero reflect on the industry crisis
… "The nice thing is we have a lot of experience with Unreal now, so even with the refocused design, we're already ahead of the game by knowing Unreal." "The people we work with are not under this illusion of like, you know, 'Let's make the thing that'll take out Battlefield'," says Brenda. …
What does the future of external development look like?
… Networks of these specialised studios are being formed right now, and I strongly believe these networks hold the key to a future of sustainable and efficient game development." Myke Parrott CEO, CodeDev "I think the future of external development is incredibly bright," says Myke Parrott, head of Co… …