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People are reacting negatively to Party Animals studio's AI video contest, with criticism escalating after an apology and a follow-up question about whether the contest should continue. The backlash appears to have spilled over into review bombing of the game.

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Key Takeaway The studio's AI video contest has triggered a serious community backlash and review bombing.
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The studio's AI video contest has triggered a serious community backlash and review bombing.

People are reacting negatively to Party Animals studio's AI video contest, with criticism escalating after an apology and a follow-up question about whether the contest should continue. The backlash appears to have spilled over into review bombing of the game.

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Top 2 signals · The studio's AI video contest has triggered a serious
Polygon · 5h ago
Party Animals gets review bombed after devs announce AI video contest
PC Gamer · 3h ago
Party Animals studio sparks fury with 'AI video contest,' apologizes, then makes things even worse by asking if it should hold the contest anyway

Briefing Findings · The studio's AI video contest has triggered a serious

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AI contest announced Party Animals devs announced an AI video contest
Apology issued The studio apologized after backlash
Follow-up worsened reaction The studio then asked if it should hold the contest anyway
Review bombing Party Animals was review bombed after the announcement

What to Watch

  • Watch for whether the studio officially cancels or proceeds with the AI video contest. PC Gamer
  • Track the game's review score and recent review volume over the next few days. Polygon

What Changed

  • Party Animals studio sparks fury with 'AI video contest,' apologizes, then makes things even worse by asking if it should hold the contest anyway PC Gamer
  • Party Animals gets review bombed after devs announce AI video contest Polygon
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