Party Animals Sparks Review Bombing Over $75,000 AI Video Contest

2 articles · Updated · Dexerto · May 13

$75,000 in prize money for Party Animals' new “Golden Paw Awards” triggered a player backlash that quickly spread into Steam review bombing and reports of mass uninstalls.
May 12 contest rules require generative AI as a “core creative tool” for videos up to five minutes, with entries due between May 14 and Aug. 31 and the top prize set at $15,000.
Steam's recent reviews and social media posts attacked the game for “pushing generative AI” and promoting “AI slop,” with players calling the move out of touch with its audience.
No official response had been issued by May 13, and the dispute adds Party Animals to a wider pattern of game developers facing player anger over generative AI use.

As gamers revolt against AI, are developers ignoring the massive financial and reputational risks?

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