Sega's Crazy Taxi: World Tour Uses Generative AI, Sparking Fan Backlash
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Rebekah Valentine
Summary
Sega has announced Crazy Taxi: World Tour, a new entry in the beloved arcade racing franchise, but the excitement is dampened by the revelation that the game was developed using generative AI tools. The Steam page disclosure confirms Sega's use of generative AI as a support tool for development, sparking criticism and disappointment among fans who feel the creative, handcrafted energy of the original games is undermined by this approach. The article questions the necessity and wisdom of using AI in game development for a franchise known for its quirky, human-driven charm.
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· 4 pulledI love the silly energy of Crazy Taxi, the ridiculous yet fun overuse of The Offspring, and crashing into stuff for no reason.
But I guess I'm not playing Crazy Taxi: World Tour now, because for some reason Sega used generative AI to make it.
At SEGA Corporation, we utilize generative AI as a support tool for developer
Answer: You don't!
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