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Professor Layton Fans Are In Full Panic Mode After Studio Presentation They Worry Is Full Of ‘AI Slop’
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Level-5, the studio behind Professor Layton and Ni no Kuni, has faced scrutiny from fans after its latest presentation, with concerns about the use of 'AI slop' in game development.
The concern comes after the studio's CEO previously stated that around 80-90% of games are made by AI, and the newly announced Professor Layton and the Curious Village remake has been criticized by fans.
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- Level-5 livestreamed its own presentation after the Nintendo Direct
- Level-5's latest presentation has sparked concern among fans
- The concern comes after the studio's livestreamed presentation
- The presentation followed the Nintendo Direct on September 9
- The game's development has been delayed
- Level-5 is known for developing games such as Dark Cloud and Ni no Kuni
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- The impact of AI on game development, the future of the Professor Layton series
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Timeline of this story
- Sep 11Kotaku: Given that Level-5's CEO previously stated that 'around 80~90% of games are made by AI,' this level of scrutiny should come as no surprise
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