The Game Awards: Gaming’s biggest show and its growing identity crisis

After the somewhat controversial streamer awards earlier in the week, The Game Awards delivered few surprises as Expedition 33 dominated the night and claimed a record nine awards. Even so, the ceremony was not without its own share of debate, alongside several announcements that ranged from exciting to fairly routine for the video game industry. In this article we will break down this year’s show and consider whether The Game Awards remains a positive force for the medium or whether it is beginning to feel like it is chasing the prestige of the Oscars. Continue reading The Game Awards: Gaming’s biggest show and its growing identity crisis

Stop Replacing Creatives with AI. You’re Killing the Industry You Profit From.

The rise of AI was always going to bring fear over its potential to replace jobs ,but few expected creatives to be first on the menu. Yet here we are. Companies like Activision have openly admitted to using AI-generated content, chasing cheaper alternatives without realising that any money saved is dwarfed by the long-term damage being done to the industry. Continue reading Stop Replacing Creatives with AI. You’re Killing the Industry You Profit From.