"We need to deliver on expectations from developers and gamers", more like we need to keep delivering those massive dividends to our shareholders. 2023 was a hugely successful year for the video games industry. What we're seeing now is an attempt to create FUD in the games employment sector so forcing down wages and maximizing profits at the top.
What will we think of AI when game development times are halved because coding, QA, art and sound assets are all streamlined, when they are released bug free because an AI could test every permutation of a games function in the fraction of the time it would take a team of humans to do it. People are going to lose their jobs, yes. But when has any world shaking technology in the history of mankind not caused a shift in the work skills to exploit the new technology, leaving those behind who will not/can not move with it.
Bought a SharQ adapted Ps5 controller with paddles / height adjustable sticks for about £120 the same month as the PS5 came out (pity they went bust!), which is still going strong. So will pass on this typical sony 'premium' product at its current price. Let's hope like it's overpriced headphones they get a £50-£75 price drop within the year so are a bit more realistic.
I was very interested by this quote from Hermen Hulst (head of PS studios) "Bungie makes games with outstanding technology that are enormously fun to play. They also have unmatched dedication to the communities that play their games, and everyone at PlayStation, and PlayStation Studios, will be excited about what we can share and learn from them." . Destiny 2 has one of the best combat loops of any current FPS game, imagine if that tech could be shared out to other Playstation Studios, for example for a new Killzone Game.
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Re: 900 PlayStation Employees Laid Off, London Studio Closed
"We need to deliver on expectations from developers and gamers", more like we need to keep delivering those massive dividends to our shareholders. 2023 was a hugely successful year for the video games industry. What we're seeing now is an attempt to create FUD in the games employment sector so forcing down wages and maximizing profits at the top.
Re: Square Enix Confirms AI Art Use in PS5, PS4 Exclusive Foamstars
What will we think of AI when game development times are halved because coding, QA, art and sound assets are all streamlined, when they are released bug free because an AI could test every permutation of a games function in the fraction of the time it would take a team of humans to do it. People are going to lose their jobs, yes. But when has any world shaking technology in the history of mankind not caused a shift in the work skills to exploit the new technology, leaving those behind who will not/can not move with it.
Re: Poll: Will You Buy the DualSense Edge PS5 Controller, Now We Have a Price?
Bought a SharQ adapted Ps5 controller with paddles / height adjustable sticks for about £120 the same month as the PS5 came out (pity they went bust!), which is still going strong. So will pass on this typical sony 'premium' product at its current price. Let's hope like it's overpriced headphones they get a £50-£75 price drop within the year so are a bit more realistic.
Re: Reaction: Sony's Bungie Buyout Means Little for PS5, PS4 Fans Right Now
I was very interested by this quote from Hermen Hulst (head of PS studios) "Bungie makes games with outstanding technology that are enormously fun to play. They also have unmatched dedication to the communities that play their games, and everyone at PlayStation, and PlayStation Studios, will be excited about what we can share and learn from them." . Destiny 2 has one of the best combat loops of any current FPS game, imagine if that tech could be shared out to other Playstation Studios, for example for a new Killzone Game.