Overview

Cody publishes "The Render Queue," tracking AI-generated art, assets, and controversy in video game development. His newsletter monitors the intersection of generative AI and game production, with particular focus on asset creation workflows and the ethical dimensions of this emerging practice—including when transparency about AI use matters for player trust.

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Posts

AI-Generated Images in Games: Useful Tool or Creative Shortcut?

Examines the controversy around AI art in games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, arguing that "the real issue isn't simply 'AI bad, humans good'—it's about how AI is used and how honest developers are about that use."

AI Art as Stand-In Assets in Game Development

Examines how developers use AI-generated imagery as temporary creative placeholders during production.

Inside the Studio: A Journalist Investigates AI in Game Development

Industry investigation exploring synthetic content adoption in professional game studio environments.

Adobe Firefly Pushes "Ethical AI" Into Game Development

Coverage of Adobe's tool marketing responsible AI implementation for game creators.