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technology7 days ago•4 min saved

Saber's AI Disclosure Escalates Rideshare Stimulator Controversy

Saber Interactive updated the Steam page for Rideshare Stimulator to say that AI is used only for voice generation, localization, and AI-generated music in non-core content, while the main story and dialogue are written by humans, following a public feud between CEO Matt Karch and former writer Stella Sacco over alleged AI replacement. Sacco received death threats amid the dispute; Karch privately apologized and publicly clashed with Portal writer Chet Faliszek, underscoring ongoing tensions about AI’s role in game development.

via Wccftech|

#ai #rideshare-stimulator #saber-interactive

gaming8 days ago•4 min saved

Saber Interactive adds AI disclaimer to Rideshare after writer controversy; CEO apologizes to former lead writer

Saber Interactive added an AI disclaimer to the Steam page for Rideshare Simulator after controversy over replacing a writer with AI. The page now states that the main campaign is written by humans, while AI is used for voice generation, localisation, and AI-generated Free Ride missions and music. CEO Matt Karch had previously commented about replacing the writer with AI and faced backlash, later apologizing for remarks about Stella Sacco, who publicly accepted the apology. The episode underscores ongoing debates about AI’s role in game development.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#ai-in-gaming #gaming #rideshare-simulator

gaming9 days ago•5 min saved

Saber Adds AI Disclosure to Steam Listing After Writer Dispute

Following a public dispute over AI use with writer Stella Sacco, Saber Interactive updated the Steam page for Rideshare Stimulator to include a detailed AI disclaimer, clarifying that the main campaign is written by humans while AI tools are used only in an optional mode for voices and localisation; the company’s CEO defended AI usage and apologized to Sacco, who accepted the apology.

via Eurogamer|

#ai-disclaimer #ai-in-gaming #gaming

technology9 days ago•7 min saved

Saber CEO apologizes after suggesting AI would replace a writer

Saber Interactive CEO Matthew Karch apologized to writer Stella Sacco for publicly saying he would have been happy to replace her with AI; Sacco accepted the apology but reiterated concerns about AI in games and the impact on workers, while Karch reflected on leadership and the ongoing shift toward AI tools in the industry.

via Eurogamer|

#ai-in-video-games #matthew-karch #saber-interactive

culture10 days ago•14 min saved

Saber Chief Apologizes After Lead Writer Replaced by AI

Saber Interactive CEO Matt Karch privately apologized to Stella Sacco, the former lead writer who alleged she was replaced by ChatGPT for Rideshare Simulator. The controversy followed a series of reactions and the game’s Steam AI disclaimer; Sacco said she accepted the apology and will take time to process what it means for her and Saber.

via Kotaku|

#ai #chatgpt #culture

gaming11 days ago•6 min saved

Rideshare Stimulator finally reveals AI usage, including voices and music

After a public dispute over AI, Saber Interactive updated Rideshare Stimulator’s Steam page to disclose use of generative AI for voice generation and localization, plus AI-generated passenger missions and localized dialogue in the Free Ride mode. The main Campaign remains human-written, and the game includes a mix of human-made and AI-generated music. The disclosure confirms broader AI adoption while Saber claims staff weren’t replaced.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#artificial-intelligence #gaming #generative-ai

gaming12 days ago•8 min saved

Saber CEO’s AI quip ignites public feud with ex-writer over Rideshare Stimulator

A public spat erupted after Saber Interactive CEO Matthew Karch said he would have been happy to replace a writer with AI, prompting Stella Sacco, a fired writer on Rideshare Stimulator, to publicly allege AI usage and that she was replaced by ChatGPT; Saber denied replacing writers with AI but said AI is used for some experimental features, intensifying debate about AI in game development.

via Eurogamer.net|

#ai-in-games #chatgpt #gaming

gaming12 days ago•7 min saved

Saber Interactive Chief Denies Replacing Writer with AI, Cites Confidentiality Breach

Saber Interactive CEO Matt Karch publicly denies the claim that lead writer Stella Sacco was replaced by AI on Rideshare Simulator, saying Sacco breached a confidentiality agreement and was replaced by a more talented hire who was later terminated for various reasons; he also indicates AI will be used for parts of the game and that the Steam page will be updated. Sacco counters the claims, maintaining she was replaced by AI. The dispute underscores ongoing tensions over AI use in game development.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#ai-in-gaming #gaming #matt-karch

news13 days ago•16 min saved

Saber CEO Admits AI Use in Rideshare Stimulator, Says He’d Replaced Writers With AI

Saber Interactive is under fire after CEO Matthew Karch publicly acknowledges AI is used in the game Rideshare Stimulator and says he would have replaced a writer with AI in retrospect, even as the company denies hiring replacements; former Saber writer Stella Sacco had accused the publisher of pushing AI involvement, prompting ongoing scrutiny over disclosure and transparency in gaming AI usage.

via Kotaku|

#ai #chatgpt #matt-karch

technology13 days ago•4 min saved

Saber Interactive Chief Sparks AI Controversy Over Rideshare Stimulator

A former Saber Interactive writer, Stella Sacco, alleges she was replaced by AI (ChatGPT) on Rideshare Stimulator. Saber denies replacing writers and says AI is used only to augment gameplay, with staff having grown since 2023. CEO Matt Karch later issued a controversial post that admitted some AI use and insulted Sacco, fueling a broader debate about AI disclosures and the role of AI in game development.

via Aftermath|

#ai-in-gaming #chatgpt #matt-karch

news14 days ago•14 min saved

Rideshare Stimulator Trailer Teases Randy Pitchford Over Borderlands 4

Sabre Interactive’s first trailer for Rideshare Stimulator includes a Texas license plate gag that appears to mock Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford and a Borderlands 4 dig, which Saber’s Matt Karch says is payback for Pitchford’s shots at Embracer. The Borderlands 4 reference ties to Embracer’s past, and Gearbox declined to comment.

via Kotaku|

#borderlands-4 #gearbox #news

gaming2 months ago•5 min saved

SnowRunner Lands on Nintendo Switch 2 in Direct Surprise

During a Nintendo Direct, Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive announced SnowRunner is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, featuring upscaled 1440p TV mode, working mirrors, and other improvements; existing digital owners receive a free upgrade. The open-world off-road sim includes 50+ maps and over 100 trucks, supports solo or up to four-player co-op, and will gain crossplay with all current platforms (Steam, Epic, PS5/PS4, Xbox) in a few weeks with Season 18.

via Focus Entertainment|

#crossplay #focus-entertainment #gaming

technology2 months ago•3 min saved

Agent 47’s Origins Reborn: Hitman Classic Trilogy Remastered Coming 2027

HITMAN Classic Trilogy Remastered brings updated visuals, improved performance, and a new Photo Mode to Hitman: Codename 47, Silent Assassin, and Contracts on Xbox Series X|S in 2027, with an option to toggle between the original and enhanced graphics, preserving the trilogy’s stealth-focused gameplay in a single definitive collection.

via XBOX Wire|

#hitman #io-interactive #remaster

gaming2 months ago•7 min saved

Stuntman: Hollywood Reimagines a PS2 Classic on PS5 With Real Movie Licenses

Saber Interactive announces Stuntman: Hollywood for PS5, a revival of the PS2-era Stuntman series that keeps the original drift-and-jump gameplay while injecting authentic movie licenses (Fast & Furious, Back to the Future, Knight Rider, Miami Vice, Death Race) and iconic cars like the DeLorean and KITT, plus new B-roll-style episodes.

via Push Square|

#fast-and-furious #gaming #licensed-games

technology3 months ago•3 min saved

Leaked KOTOR Remake Footage Hints at a Voiced Protagonist Amid Uncertain Development

Online footage allegedly from an early KOTOR remake cutscene shows a voiced protagonist and placeholder robo-characters, with the clip traced to a former Aspyr animator. The project has cycled through studios—Aspyr paused in 2022 and cut key staff, Saber Interactive took over with leadership updates, and by late 2025 Mad Head Games was reportedly guiding development—leaving a definitive release date unclear. The authenticity of the clip isn’t confirmed, but it underscores ongoing questions about the remake’s status and potential hidden easter eggs.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#aspyr #knights-of-the-old-republic #kotor-remake