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Gamers debate boycotting AAA studios over AI and labor practices
Original: here's the thing, yes, you're gonna miss out on a lot of cool games if you start boycotting AAA game studios for using A
A debate is circulating about whether players should boycott major game studios that use generative AI and mistreat staff. The argument being made: skipping AAA games means missing big releases, but the independent scene offers more great games than anyone could play in a lifetime, and buying indie means supporting developers directly rather than large corporations.
Why now: Frustration with generative AI and labor abuse in the games industry is fueling calls for consumer boycotts.
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- here's the thing, yes, you're gonna miss out on a lot of cool games if you start boycotting AAA game studios for using AI and abusing their employees. but there more amazing indies than you can play in a lifetime. and wouldn't it feel cooler to know your money is going to help… · wizardneedsfood@retro.pizza · 5
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