Google exec says most major game studios use AI tools in development

10 articles · Updated · Video Games Chronicle · Apr 23

Jack Buser, Google Cloud’s global director for games, claims 9 out of 10 developers surveyed at Gamescom use AI, but many studios avoid disclosing this due to fear of backlash.
Buser highlights that Google’s Gemini and Nano Banana Pro tools are widely used to automate repetitive tasks, citing Capcom as an example, though the company only confirms AI use for efficiency, not for generative assets.
He suggests player acceptance may grow once they realize favorite games already use AI, potentially accelerating game production and innovation as studios can take more creative risks and release more titles.

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