Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai criticizes AI use in gaming
Key Takeaway
Masahiro Sakurai, the creator of Super Smash Bros., has publicly complained about the growing use of AI in video games.
Summary
Game designer Masahiro Sakurai has joined the chorus of developers criticizing AI's role in gaming. The comments come as a new report indicates one in three new releases on Steam now use AI tools, a trend that has made discovering quality indie games more difficult for players.
Context on AI in game development
- Steam reports AI tools appear in one-third of new game releases
- The surge has complicated discovery and quality assessment for indie games
- Sakurai's criticism reflects growing developer concern beyond the US market
Original reference: store.steampowered.com →