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.
Key Themes
- AI Game Assets
- Development Workflows
- Ethical AI Art
- Industry Controversy
- Transparency & Trust
Posts
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."
Examines how developers use AI-generated imagery as temporary creative placeholders during production.
Industry investigation exploring synthetic content adoption in professional game studio environments.
Coverage of Adobe's tool marketing responsible AI implementation for game creators.