A portion of the Independent Games Festival's jury will not vote for any game that uses Generative AI in any capacity, and House House's hit game, Big Walk, was a reason for this stance.
In a recent blog post, Microsoft ad guru JJ Richards points to several encouraging signs for the long-term viability of in-game advertising as a revenue model.
PopCap Games is massively successful at blurring the lines between
hardcore and casual. Their colorful and simple titles attract seasoned
gamers and novices alike, leaving an unparalleled level of addiction as a wake.
Last month I bought Guitar Hero 5, filled out an online form, and
mailed out a sticker. This morning a copy of Guitar Hero: Van Halen
showed up encased in a thin cardboard sleeve.