Popular gacha game dev blames “AI slop” for damaging player trust

Kim’s statements come after a year of heated debate about AI in gaming. Late in 2025, the game ‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ lost an award due to concerns about its use of AI. Then, in early 2026, Larian Studios announced they wouldn’t use AI for concept art, fearing a negative reaction from players.

Donkey Kong-Themed Wireless Controller With Lenticular Art Gets Massive Discount

Shortly after the release of Donkey Kong Bananza on the Switch 2, the Turtle Beach Rematch Donkey Kong Edition controller – originally released last October – became available. Currently, it’s the only officially licensed Donkey Kong controller you can easily find at popular stores. Also, you can now get the physical copy of Donkey Kong Bananza at Amazon and Walmart for a record-low price.

Scientists build the world’s smallest robot and it actually thinks

These tiny robots are about the size of a few human hairs – just 200 by 300 by 50 micrometers, meaning you’d need a microscope to see them clearly. Despite being so small, they can move on their own and be programmed to perform tasks like swimming, sensing temperature, and following specific routes, all without needing any remote control.

Manor Lords Publisher Has Banned AI Assets In Its Games, Called Them “Cancerous”

Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender recently told Kotaku that the company prohibits the use of AI-generated art in games they publish. He explained this is now a standard clause in all their contracts, stating they won’t accept any AI-created assets. Bender also admitted that the rise of AI tools has personally made his job more challenging, expressing frustration that it’s created more work for his team.