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Saber Interactive's Tim Willits on generative AI, moving development out of North America, and embracing recognisable IP

GamesIndustry.biz details Tim Willits saying Saber Interactive is experimenting with generative AI, but not using it in core production pipelines. He also says the studio has shifted development out of …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Saber Interactive has "no real development in North America any more"

GamesIndustry.biz reports that Saber Interactive now does essentially all of its game development outside North America, spread across 15 studios worldwide. Chief creative officer Tim Willits says the company is …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Saber Interactive's chief creative officer says "We've never replaced anybody with AI"

GamesIndustry.biz reports Saber Interactive says it has not replaced staff with AI, despite a public dispute over Rideshare Stimulator. Chief creative officer Tim Willits says the studio is experimenting with …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 weeks, 3 days ago
Turok: Origins – A Classic, Arcade-Style Shooter That Celebrates What Shooters Do Best

Turok: Origins is shaping up as a fast, class-based shooter built for solo play or drop-in co-op with up to three players. Saber Interactive is leaning into arcade pacing, with …

Official XBox Wire · 3 weeks, 5 days ago
Saber Interactive adds AI disclaimer to Rideshare on Steam; CEO Matt Karch apologies to former lead writer

Saber Interactive has added a Steam AI disclosure for Rideshare Simulator after backlash over its use of AI in development. The main campaign is still written by human writers, but …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 month, 1 week ago
Saber Interactive adds AI disclaimer to Rideshare on Steam; CEO Matt Karch apologises to former lead writer

Saber Interactive has updated Rideshare Simulator’s Steam page to spell out where AI is used after backlash over its handling of writer Stella Sacco. The game’s main campaign remains human-written, …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 month, 1 week ago
Update: Saber Interactive CEO apologizes to former employee over AI replacement dispute

Saber Interactive CEO Matthew Karch has apologized to former employee Tim Willits after a public dispute over AI replacing workers. The apology lands amid ongoing anxiety across game dev about …

News Game Developer · 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Saber Interactive CEO responds to claims that a writer was replaced with AI

Saber Interactive is facing scrutiny after former lead writer Stella Sacco said she was replaced by ChatGPT on Rideshare Simulator. CEO Matt Karch denied that claim, saying the game’s story …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Former Epic Games VP appointed Saber Interactive's chief business officer

Saber Interactive has named former Epic Games VP Steve Allison as chief business officer. He'll oversee publishing, marketing, and revenue opportunities while reporting directly to CEO Matthew Karch. For developers, …

News Game Developer · 2 months, 1 week ago
Former Epic Games VP Steve Allison appointed chief business officer at Saber Interactive

Saber Interactive has brought in former Epic Games VP Steve Allison as chief business officer, putting publishing, marketing, and revenue strategy under a veteran operator. For developers, the move signals …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 months, 1 week ago