It's really nice to see this developer still be around after all these years, especially since they've kept their own art style and have stuck to the kind of games they've started with.
@Zeroo ???
What was the point of being so aggressive with your reply? I'm sorry, but there was honestly no reason for the harsh final sentence of your message.
I was replying to someone else, and I specifically said "If they didn't put a disclaimer...", since multiple people in this very comment section said that there was AI generated assets in the game at some point in time.
I may not know the full context of the situation, and I did under goodwill assume that some of the comments were being truthful, and for jumping to conclusions, I fully apologize. But that doesn't justify you calling me "clueless" about AI, especially since my information was based off of other commenters here.
If they really did only use LLMs for minimal coding, I don't disagree with you, but I still think they should be upfront about it. Regardless, I hope you have a nice and joyous day.
@LifeGirl Ok, I understand that AI is an advanced technology and will likely be implemented in many pieces of media. That I understand. But I just don't like how you're boiling down human artists as "old people yelling at clouds". These people put hours, weeks, years into their craft, so I think it's disrespectful to just boil it down to something so simple and condescending. You can like AI art, I'm not going to stop you with that, but don't just disrespect the human craft.
It's also ironic how you're saying this on an article of a game which, despite its use of AI, is 99% developed and made by hundreds of humans. Is there a single original piece of media almost completely crafted by AI that's actually good?
I feel like people are way too ok with the fact that Sandfall just flat out lies to its audience about its use of AI. I don't care if it is a minimal amount. I don't care if it barely affects the game. Don't tell people something that isn't true.
I have no sympathy for them losing their spot in the awards ceremony. Not because they used AI period–honestly it's so miniscule that I doubt it would have affected sales, and this particular use doesn't bother myself as a non-AI artist. They deserve losing their spot because they lied, especially since there was no reason for lying.
I don't hate AI. I think that it can have many benefits for humanity if implemented well. But it will never fully replace human-made art. AI just pulls data from the internet, and because of that, it honestly never tells complete to me.
Anyways, based off of how dreadfully long this game was in development, plus how long Take Two and 2K titles take to develop (Judas, GTA 6), I can't wait to hear about this project again in 2097.
I really need to get to this game, it looks so good. I love the art style, the characters look interesting, and I love the Telltale Games style of gameplay. Sucks that I missed the episodic release, but I do that with all media these days, so womp womp
I'd usually groan at stuff like this, but FX is one of the most consistently great production companies and television networks. And it's from the people behind some of FX's best, so unlike pretty much anything else Ubisoft, I have hope for this.
Just to note, the "games were always just licensed to users" point isn't really accurate. When you bought a disc or cartridge on a, let's say PS2 or GBA, the developer can't take that away from you. They may own the copyright, but you own that disc/cartridge until you lose it or whatever.
Really disappointing outcome, hopefully the EU has a better response. As an outsider, it seems like the UK government has been out of touch its citizens, especially their younger ones, with this and the age verification controversy.
@dodgykebaab Cling onto the past all you want. I don't even have Game Pass anymore as of last year, I don't care about my own old comments, and I don't care much about how you feel about my old comments.
If you're gonna expect me to take time out of my day to defend a service that has increased in price by 1.5–2 times the price, or expect me to apologize for opinions I don't stand by anymore, I'm afraid that you're wrong.
So please, leave your troubles with more recent articles please, not articles older than the current generation of consoles. Thank you.
It's not a Push Square PS Plus poll if the majority of votes isn't "No, it's a crap selection", and it's even better this month, considering the fact that all three of these games are highly acclaimed.
@Haruki_NLI Didn't PUBG switch to Unreal Engine 5 last year? That engine is notorious for poor optimizing (GRRR, MARVEL RIVALS!!!!), so 1440p 60fps is honestly better than I would've guessed.
And, only 1440p? Is 1440p already an outdated enough of a resolution to be scoffed at? If so, don't tell any PC players about my 1080p monitor lmao
@TruestoryYep The "A ___ Film" thing is very common for directors of a movie. You'll see it a lot at the end of movie trailers (or at least used to, I think it's still done nowadays), and you'll usually see it on posters for films, especially from big name directors (Christopher Nolan, Russo Brothers, James Gunn, Ryan Coogler, Jordan Peele). Obviously, they're not the only people behind the film, and I doubt that many of them are trying to make it out like that, but besides the actors or characters, they're the face of a film, and that alone can influence whether someone watches a film or not. That, and also the director is arguably the most important part of a film, as they are the ones who bring together that team, they bring together a film's vision, and they get the film to the finish line.
Now, I'll be honest. I haven't played any of Hideout Kojima's games. But I do know that he directs the games within his Kojima Productions studio, and he does have a vision with all of them. So, yes, he's not the only one who puts these games together, but kinda like film directors, he does have a huge role in the production in the Metal Gear and Death Stranding games, so I understand why the "A Hideo Kojima Game" tagline is on the box art and credits of those games.
I'm glad that they got rid of the $80 price, but I'm surprised that Microsoft didn't follow up this price drop with laying off half of Obsidian's team.
Ubisoft will do anything but give us a new damn Rayman game.
Note: I know that Ubisoft announced that a new Rayman was in the works, but considering the fact that this is the company that is infamous for cancelling projects and having them be in development hell (Skull and Bones, Beyond Good & Evil 2), I'm not believing anything they say until we see a title, a release date, and footage. Maybe.
I think that every higher-up and executive in Xbox, Microsoft Gaming, and Microsoft deserve a huge bonus and salary boost for their brave work today. It takes a hell of a lot of ambition and hard work to do something so stupid.
Sucks that Sony is significantly deprioritizing their smaller franchises, but at least they're licensing it to Bandai Namco, and it's nice that Patapon will be available on modern hardware.
Hopefully this collection does well so that we can finally get a new Patapon movie game!
Hell yes. We need more good original VR games like Blade and Sorcery, Saints and Sinners, and Boneworks. Not as in action or fighting games, but moreso, great games that define the platform.
1. This doesn't look terrible, but the fact that it's made by GameMill makes me very cautious. 2. They stretched out the Nickelodeon logo at the end of the trailer.
It's really funny seeing grown adults get mad over a little Roblox game. Yeah, it's not particularly high quality, but it doesn't really seem harmful. And even if it was a high quality Roblox game, even if this game was as quality as something like Elden Ring, you'd still complain and still wouldn't play it.
What I'm saying is, calling children stupid over a gardening game is kinda pathetic.
If that's the case, this could potentially be a smart decision. Putting out a small collection of Halo titles for PlayStation users to get a taste of, and if they like it, maybe they'll buy an Xbox (or PC) to play Halo!
Will it actually work? Hell no! Or at least probably not, but it's not a bad idea, I just doubt that most people will be willing to switch platforms, or buy a Xbox alongside their PlayStation, just to play Halo.
Then again, some people buy Nintendo consoles just for Mario Kart, so what the hell am I talking about?
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Re: Management Game Masters Kairosoft Turn to Long Running Manga KochiKame for Next PS5, PS4 Project
It's really nice to see this developer still be around after all these years, especially since they've kept their own art style and have stuck to the kind of games they've started with.
Re: PS5 Fave Expedition 33 Stripped of Indie Game Awards, But Not for the Reasons You May Think
@Zeroo ???
What was the point of being so aggressive with your reply? I'm sorry, but there was honestly no reason for the harsh final sentence of your message.
I was replying to someone else, and I specifically said "If they didn't put a disclaimer...", since multiple people in this very comment section said that there was AI generated assets in the game at some point in time.
I may not know the full context of the situation, and I did under goodwill assume that some of the comments were being truthful, and for jumping to conclusions, I fully apologize. But that doesn't justify you calling me "clueless" about AI, especially since my information was based off of other commenters here.
If they really did only use LLMs for minimal coding, I don't disagree with you, but I still think they should be upfront about it. Regardless, I hope you have a nice and joyous day.
Re: PS5 Fave Expedition 33 Stripped of Indie Game Awards, But Not for the Reasons You May Think
@DennisReynolds Ah, ok, I was mistaken. Thank you for the clarification.
@SeaDaVie If they didn't put in Steam a disclaimer that they used AI, that's actually false advertising. Very disappointed in Sandfall right now.
Re: PS5 Fave Expedition 33 Stripped of Indie Game Awards, But Not for the Reasons You May Think
@LifeGirl Ok, I understand that AI is an advanced technology and will likely be implemented in many pieces of media. That I understand. But I just don't like how you're boiling down human artists as "old people yelling at clouds". These people put hours, weeks, years into their craft, so I think it's disrespectful to just boil it down to something so simple and condescending. You can like AI art, I'm not going to stop you with that, but don't just disrespect the human craft.
It's also ironic how you're saying this on an article of a game which, despite its use of AI, is 99% developed and made by hundreds of humans. Is there a single original piece of media almost completely crafted by AI that's actually good?
Re: PS5 Fave Expedition 33 Stripped of Indie Game Awards, But Not for the Reasons You May Think
I feel like people are way too ok with the fact that Sandfall just flat out lies to its audience about its use of AI. I don't care if it is a minimal amount. I don't care if it barely affects the game. Don't tell people something that isn't true.
I have no sympathy for them losing their spot in the awards ceremony. Not because they used AI period–honestly it's so miniscule that I doubt it would have affected sales, and this particular use doesn't bother myself as a non-AI artist. They deserve losing their spot because they lied, especially since there was no reason for lying.
Re: 'I Don't Think Prompting Is Art': The Last of Us Co-Creator Isn't a Fan of Generative AI
I don't hate AI. I think that it can have many benefits for humanity if implemented well. But it will never fully replace human-made art. AI just pulls data from the internet, and because of that, it honestly never tells complete to me.
Re: Xbox Ruthlessly Cancelled Perfect Dark, But Take-Two Just Hired Its Directors
2K, probably:
If you want a job done, do it yourselves.
Anyways, based off of how dreadfully long this game was in development, plus how long Take Two and 2K titles take to develop (Judas, GTA 6), I can't wait to hear about this project again in 2097.
Re: AI Accusations Have Killed a PS5, PS4 Game Just Two Days After Announcement
Well, darn! Looks like Atrocious Incompetence (A.I.) has struck again!
Re: PS5 Outsold by an Unexpected Rival in the Run Up to Black Friday
Re: 'Everyone Told Us Not to Do It': Dispatch Producer Says Episodic Release Was Deemed 'Insane'
I really need to get to this game, it looks so good. I love the art style, the characters look interesting, and I love the Telltale Games style of gameplay. Sucks that I missed the episodic release, but I do that with all media these days, so womp womp
Re: Beyond Good & Evil 2 PS5 May Not Be Dead Just Yet
There are people who have lived full childhoods in all the time that this game has been in development.
Re: Far Cry TV Series Officially Announced, from Creators of Fargo and Always Sunny
I'd usually groan at stuff like this, but FX is one of the most consistently great production companies and television networks. And it's from the people behind some of FX's best, so unlike pretty much anything else Ubisoft, I have hope for this.
Re: Ubisoft Is All In on Generative AI, Says It's as Big a Leap in Tech as the 'Shift to 3D'
@Propaperpusher
Re: The UK Government Shoots Down 'Stop Killing Games' Campaign in Official Debate
Just to note, the "games were always just licensed to users" point isn't really accurate. When you bought a disc or cartridge on a, let's say PS2 or GBA, the developer can't take that away from you. They may own the copyright, but you own that disc/cartridge until you lose it or whatever.
Really disappointing outcome, hopefully the EU has a better response. As an outsider, it seems like the UK government has been out of touch its citizens, especially their younger ones, with this and the age verification controversy.
Re: GTA 6 Delayed Again, Pushed Back to November 2026
At this rate, we're getting GTA 7 before GTA 6 releases.
Re: Vampire Survivors Online Co-Op Confirmed, Will Probably Crash Your Game in Record Time
I really need to get into this game, I've been sleeping on it for too long.
Re: Sony Won't Follow Game Pass Model on PS5, Doesn't Believe It's Sustainable
@dodgykebaab Cling onto the past all you want. I don't even have Game Pass anymore as of last year, I don't care about my own old comments, and I don't care much about how you feel about my old comments.
If you're gonna expect me to take time out of my day to defend a service that has increased in price by 1.5–2 times the price, or expect me to apologize for opinions I don't stand by anymore, I'm afraid that you're wrong.
So please, leave your troubles with more recent articles please, not articles older than the current generation of consoles. Thank you.
Re: Sony Won't Follow Game Pass Model on PS5, Doesn't Believe It's Sustainable
@dodgykebaab A lot can change in five years. Also, why are you commenting on a five year old article?
Re: Sony Adds Official Desktop Speakers to Its Increasingly Enormous Product Family
I think they released more accessories than games this generation.
Re: First Wolverine PS5 Gameplay Is Incredibly Gory, Set for Fall 2026
Re: Poll: How Would You Rate State of Play for September 2025?
Wolverine out of 10
Re: Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for September 2025?
It's not a Push Square PS Plus poll if the majority of votes isn't "No, it's a crap selection", and it's even better this month, considering the fact that all three of these games are highly acclaimed.
Re: Sony Made a Massive Mistake with Movie Sensation K-Pop Demon Hunters
Only Sony can make something so good and so popular, yet f@#$ up this badly.
Re: Another Live Service Game Is Killing Off PS4 Support
@Haruki_NLI Didn't PUBG switch to Unreal Engine 5 last year? That engine is notorious for poor optimizing (GRRR, MARVEL RIVALS!!!!), so 1440p 60fps is honestly better than I would've guessed.
And, only 1440p? Is 1440p already an outdated enough of a resolution to be scoffed at? If so, don't tell any PC players about my 1080p monitor lmao
Re: Preview: Battlefield 6 on PS5 Is the Battlefield We've Been Praying For
@N0CYmr0k My comment was sarcasm towards the removed comment that is/was above mine. I would rather kids play more appropriate games. Like Bayonetta.
Re: Preview: Battlefield 6 on PS5 Is the Battlefield We've Been Praying For
@Hylian-Likely Yes, because when I think family fun, I think Battlefield, right next to Mario Party, Devil May Cry, and SpongeBob.
Edit: Oh. Now I look stupid with the original message deleted. At least I know for sure that Push Square has a great team of moderators.
Re: Poll: Which Characters Do You Want to Join the Roster of Marvel Tokon on PS5, PC?
Moon Knight, Rocket Raccoon, Deadpool, Daredevil, Groot, and Star Lord.
I'm really looking forward to this game as a very-casual fighting game fan and a huge Marvel fan.
Re: 'No, I Won't': Kojima Rejects Playing Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake
@TruestoryYep The "A ___ Film" thing is very common for directors of a movie. You'll see it a lot at the end of movie trailers (or at least used to, I think it's still done nowadays), and you'll usually see it on posters for films, especially from big name directors (Christopher Nolan, Russo Brothers, James Gunn, Ryan Coogler, Jordan Peele). Obviously, they're not the only people behind the film, and I doubt that many of them are trying to make it out like that, but besides the actors or characters, they're the face of a film, and that alone can influence whether someone watches a film or not. That, and also the director is arguably the most important part of a film, as they are the ones who bring together that team, they bring together a film's vision, and they get the film to the finish line.
Now, I'll be honest. I haven't played any of Hideout Kojima's games. But I do know that he directs the games within his Kojima Productions studio, and he does have a vision with all of them. So, yes, he's not the only one who puts these games together, but kinda like film directors, he does have a huge role in the production in the Metal Gear and Death Stranding games, so I understand why the "A Hideo Kojima Game" tagline is on the box art and credits of those games.
Re: Tencent's Take on Horizon Would Have Taken Aloy to Asia
Super Horizon Odyssey
Re: Xbox Backtracks on $80 Price Tag for The Outer Worlds 2 Following Public Outcry
I'm glad that they got rid of the $80 price, but I'm surprised that Microsoft didn't follow up this price drop with laying off half of Obsidian's team.
Re: Live-Action Assassin's Creed TV Show Still Happening, Netflix Green-Lights
Ubisoft will do anything but give us a new damn Rayman game.
Note: I know that Ubisoft announced that a new Rayman was in the works, but considering the fact that this is the company that is infamous for cancelling projects and having them be in development hell (Skull and Bones, Beyond Good & Evil 2), I'm not believing anything they say until we see a title, a release date, and footage. Maybe.
Re: More Red Dead Redemption 2 PS5 Port Speculation Emerges
Every time Push Square makes an article on a Red Dead Redemption 2 port for PS5, the release date is pushed back by 2 months.
Re: Xbox's Phil Spencer 'Not Retiring' After Disastrous Day of Cancellations and Job Cuts
I think that every higher-up and executive in Xbox, Microsoft Gaming, and Microsoft deserve a huge bonus and salary boost for their brave work today. It takes a hell of a lot of ambition and hard work to do something so stupid.
Re: Red Dead Redemption 2 PS5 Version Tease Turns Out to Be a Cast Reunion
Well... enjoy your 30fps, RDR2 fans.
Re: Death Stranding Is Getting Not One But Two Movie Adaptations
Oh its animated. Intrigued
Re: Patapon Remains an All-Time PlayStation Classic in Licensed PS5 Port
Sucks that Sony is significantly deprioritizing their smaller franchises, but at least they're licensing it to Bandai Namco, and it's nice that Patapon will be available on modern hardware.
Hopefully this collection does well so that we can finally get a new Patapon
moviegame!Re: Stellar Blade's PC Mods Do More Than Remove Eve's Nanosuit
I'll wait for the mod that turns her into SpongeBob.
Re: Reach Is the Next PSVR2 Adventure from the Makers of Synapse and Vendetta Forever
Hell yes. We need more good original VR games like Blade and Sorcery, Saints and Sinners, and Boneworks. Not as in action or fighting games, but moreso, great games that define the platform.
Re: Reminder: Look Out for PS5 Logos in Today's Xbox Showcase
I hope Halo comes to the Ouya.
Re: Nicktoons and the Dice of Destiny Looks Kinda Like Diablo By Way of SpongeBob
1. This doesn't look terrible, but the fact that it's made by GameMill makes me very cautious.
2. They stretched out the Nickelodeon logo at the end of the trailer.
Re: Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Includes Guest Drivers from Minecraft, Like a Dragon, More
HATSUNE MIKU, is that you!?
Re: Yes, More Korean Dating Games Are Coming to PS5
I do not ever want to see this website use the word "rizz" ever again.
Re: One of PS5's Most Popular Games Will Blow Your Mind
It's really funny seeing grown adults get mad over a little Roblox game. Yeah, it's not particularly high quality, but it doesn't really seem harmful. And even if it was a high quality Roblox game, even if this game was as quality as something like Elden Ring, you'd still complain and still wouldn't play it.
What I'm saying is, calling children stupid over a gardening game is kinda pathetic.
Re: Microtransactions Reach New Low in Call of Duty
This Call of Duty game is powered by your tears of
painjoy when you see another wonderful microtransaction that you can buy!Re: It's Over! FTC Drops Its Case Against Microsoft's Activision Buyout
"In celebration of this magnificent win against the FTC, we'll be shutting down ten of our gaming studios!"
— Mr. Microsoft, probably.
Re: This Is One Way for PS5 Sensation Marvel Rivals to Print Money
They better release swimsuits skins for every character. They don't have the balls to release a swimsuit skin for Jeff the Land Shark.
Re: Stellar Blade Director Is Now One of the Richest People in Korea
Note to self: Make an action game with boobies.
Re: Bloodborne, Elden Ring Dev Won't Be Releasing Its Next Big Game on PS5
I can't wait for this game to never get a remaster or performance boost on a hardware successor.
Re: Halo Series Might Not Come to PS5 in the Way You're Thinking
If that's the case, this could potentially be a smart decision. Putting out a small collection of Halo titles for PlayStation users to get a taste of, and if they like it, maybe they'll buy an Xbox (or PC) to play Halo!
Will it actually work? Hell no! Or at least probably not, but it's not a bad idea, I just doubt that most people will be willing to switch platforms, or buy a Xbox alongside their PlayStation, just to play Halo.
Then again, some people buy Nintendo consoles just for Mario Kart, so what the hell am I talking about?
Re: Kids Aren't Dreaming of Owning a PS6, Says Netflix Games Boss
The Nintendo Switch has sold over 150 million units from March 2017 to December 2024. https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/hard_soft/index.html
The PlayStation 5 sold 9.5 million units during the holiday season of 2024, and has sold 75 million units from November 2020 to December 2024. https://www.ign.com/articles/ps5-has-best-holiday-ever-overall-sales-pass-75-million
Netflix Games shut down its biggest game studio and lost some major people in the gaming industry in October of 2024, and in February of this year, they laid off employees that worked at Oxenfree developer "Night School Studio". https://venturebeat.com/games/netflix-shutters-its-only-triple-a-studio-loses-major-industry-hires/ https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/netflix-has-laid-off-staff-at-oxenfree-developer-night-school-studio
Need I say more?