Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast Baldur's Gate 3 Studio Responds to AI Backlash - Kinda Funny Games Daily 12.17.25
Dec 19, 2025
Get the inside scoop on Larian's response to AI backlash, emphasizing that artists won't be replaced! The hosts debate the implications of AI in studios and whether worker concerns are truly addressed. Plus, the departure of Sucker Punch's co-founder after 28 years ignites discussions on leadership shifts. The gaming market faces challenges with a significant drop in hardware sales, and inflation plays a role in rising console prices. Tune in for lively reactions to the new Mariachi Legends trailer and interesting listener questions!
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Studio AI Use vs. Final Art
- Larian CEO Sven Vincke says AI is used for early ideation, placeholder text, and references but not final concept art.
- Tim Gettys and Andy Cortez highlight the debate over transparency and potential slippery slopes in studio AI use.
Verify Team Consent On AI
- Andy Cortez advises studios to ensure employees truly feel safe to speak about AI adoption.
- He suggests leaders should verify consent instead of assuming staff comfort when announcing AI policies.
Where The Real AI Risk Lives
- The panel notes AI tools are already ubiquitous across creative software and workflows, blurring clear bans.
- They argue the real issue is unethical scraping of external artists' work versus using an owned asset library.