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Developer chose PS1 graphics over UE1 due to company concerns

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A game developer reflected on their decision to choose a PlayStation 1-era graphical style for their game over an Unreal Engine 1 aesthetic. The developer cited concerns about Epic Games founder Tim Sweeney's leadership as a factor in their choice, while also noting that id Software's John Carmack is perceived as an "AI bro." AI

RANK_REASON The item discusses personal artistic choices for a game's graphics and includes a tangential, opinionated mention of tech figures related to AI, but does not report on a newsworthy event or development.

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Developer chose PS1 graphics over UE1 due to company concerns

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    When I was thinking about the final decision for a 90s retro-graphic style to emulate for my game a year ago, it was a really close call between a PS1/id Tech 2

    When I was thinking about the final decision for a 90s retro-graphic style to emulate for my game a year ago, it was a really close call between a PS1/id Tech 2 look and a UE1 look. PS1 look won out just barely, with the tipping factor being that the the UE1 creator Tim Sweeny wa…

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