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Plague Tale developer: GenAI is optional for smaller game studios

Developers at Asobo Studio, known for the Plague Tale series and Microsoft Flight Simulator, have stated that generative AI tools are not a necessity for smaller game development teams. They believe that while AI can be a useful tool, it's a choice rather than a requirement for teams to remain competitive. The studio's upcoming prequel, "A Plague Tale: Resonance," is set to release in August. AI

IMPACT Game developers are weighing the necessity of generative AI tools for smaller studios, suggesting it's a choice rather than a competitive requirement.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses opinions from a game developer about the use of generative AI, rather than a new release or significant industry event.

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Plague Tale developer: GenAI is optional for smaller game studios

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

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  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

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