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Indie game studios turn ‘AI‑free’ into a marketing badge

Source: The VergeRead original
Screenshot from Unbeatable featuring the main character, a young woman with pink hair and a black tank top, hitting a baseball with “BAM” in big white letters

Summary

As major publishers tout generative AI in development, indie teams are differentiating by pledging no gen‑AI use and sharing ‘AI‑free’ seals on storefronts and social media. The pushback reflects ethical and creative concerns while also serving as a signal to players amid growing AI adoption across the industry.