Seriously !?!? They didn’t even take the image and the touch it up like how fucking lazy they straight ripped from chat gpt or whatever and threw it in the game. The community has got to drop this game and wake this company up
I think the worst thing about this whole AI controversy going on right now is not the fact that they are using AI but in fact how they are using it. If they were only using AI for concept art or rather to help brainstorming how to improve already green lit media I don't think anyone would complain, but its the fact that there is a noticeable push to try and fully transition at least 2D art and images into AI slop. Even I have noticed before this whole controversy that some off the loading screens from prestige rewards just feel off and uncanny; like they generated the image before hand and had some underpaid artist to fix the lettering on the signs, especially the loading screen you get at prestige 5.
@@ReplayMode SHG also kinda screwed over Treyarch with Cold War, but SHG has not had a break since 2019. I wish SHG and Treyarch would try to become independent studios away from Activision, but it's likely that it will never happen
Even some of the loading screens based off the old games, like the BO1 interrogation room and the BO2 mob of the dead docks are AI. You can tell by some of the lines and how the objects are rendered. I imagine they slapped those original images through some AI upscale filter
The Bo2 MOTD image was also ripped from a custom map mod for Bo3 zombies which was a remake of Mob of the Dead. So not only is it AI generated drawing, it's also not even of their own rendering of the map 😅
@@TheBloxyOzzy I was uploading the santa claus loading screen and the gobble gum event images to chat GPT earlier and it broke down exactly why those images are more than likely AI enhanced to the very least.
Don't forget AI VOICE CHAT MODERATION that wrongfully bans people for up to 1 month even when they're not talking The game is rated M for mature but they don't want you cursing smh
that's what's so embarrassing about this. Not only are they using ai for art and not even touching it up, they aren't even using up to date ai to make the art.
i’ve hated the community reaction to calling out the ai too. Seen so many ignorant ppl like “if this bothers you grow up”. I think this generally bc the anti - ai art crowd always goes “it looks bad!” instead of the correct reason to not like ai which is “it is harmful.” So when ppl look at ai art that is good enough to the avg person they think “who cares”.
That's a good point. If I could do this video over again, I'd talk more about the reason that AI is harmful, and not just assume everyone already knows, lol. It's not just because it looks bad, it's because it's taking jobs away from actual real developers.
I haven’t played Season 1 reloaded at all, mostly because of AI. Not because I’m boycotting or whatever, but it just drained me. And with Marvel Rivals, Fortnite OG, and Fortnite Ballistic coming out, as well as all the old reliable games, I’m not feeling like I’m missing out. (Doesn’t help that their biggest opponent, Epic Games, has publicly promised to never use generative AI)
@ReplayMode it certainly surprised me, considering how metaverse crazy Tim Sweeney is, but it’s good to know. (Although apparently they haven’t put anything in contracts yet, so they’re still being stuck, striked? But they also haven’t hired any voice actors in years…) They also recently updated the Unreal Engine UELA to prevent people from feeding UE5 projects into AI, but they still allow AI generated games on the Epic Store from what I can tell.
@@Fireballofficial. As a straight man, I would like to add that weaver is my all time favorite cod character not because of great development but because he just looks really good, hes up there with arthur morgan in that way imo, my only hope other than they better not replace gene farber is that weaver gets a little more personality than "grrr richtofen bad grrrr" but maybe im missing something, never played bo1 and didnt pay the most attention to the cold war zombies story
Problem with this controversy is how easy people can use it to accuse anything of the game to be bad when it could just be done by actual people but instead of holding them accountable, they blame it on AI. I can already believe about the loading screens and calling cards being AI generated but the other aspects of the game (like voice acting and map design) are ones I kinda feel skeptical of the claims. I fear that if people are not careful, it will muddy the legit problems of AI generated art.
1000% that's why I tried to only include the more definitive claims and breakdown some others that don't have merit IMO. If you have any idea what goes into building a 3D environment like a map, you'd know that AI is absolutely no where near capable of that yet. Maybe bits and pieces like textures, or concept art but there's so many different teams designing the layout, doing the blockout, modeling assets, playtesting, lighting, etc that AI isn't able to do it all (...yet)
Its only the loading screen that is ai in the Christmas event nor everything also the rumours of voice actors/casts of zombies or anything quiting/leaving are just still rumours and speculation that are not true and nor confirmed and these claims don't hold up though and its not sucks because its not true and not confirmed its just rumours and speculations
the gobblegum image of the hand just looks like someone poorly photoshopped the gums in, they all have the same shading which doesn't fit into the lighting. Not sure why they couldn't just render it normally? It doesn't take much longer than asking AI to do it. Also, the merry mayhem 'how it works' thumbnail images have that AI sheen to it as well, especially noticable how the maelstrom shotgun looks pretty photoshopped into that stocking, with no fabric deformation underneath it
I assume it's a manhours thing. It might take a render artist no time to pose a hand and drop some gums in + light and render, but for time/budget the task was probably given to the 2D asset team, who has a different pipeline (that seems to use AI as a base + photoshop polish)
Gun copyright laws have gotten worse recently, so I could see them generating an image of a gun similar to something in real life and then basing a model off of it
I always thought that the Space Cadet (I think it's called?) poster in Liberty Falls was AI, the one that is the BO1 cover art, looks too smooth and the colours look wrong
If cod can use AI to create the game, I can use AI to create a review. Why AI is Bad for the Gaming Industry In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a buzzword in the gaming industry. The technology has been integrated into numerous aspects of game development, from procedural content generation to AI-driven playtesting and beyond. While AI offers numerous advantages in terms of efficiency and cost-saving, its increasing role in the creation of games has raised significant concerns. These concerns revolve around the potential for AI to undermine the creativity, quality, and player experience that gamers have come to expect from modern titles. As the industry moves toward a future in which AI plays an even more prominent role, it's important to examine the potential drawbacks of this technology, particularly in its overuse by large companies. The Loss of Human Creativity and Craftsmanship The heart of any great game lies in the creativity and passion of its developers. Game design is a highly specialized art form that blends storytelling, gameplay mechanics, world-building, and player interaction. Human creators draw upon their unique experiences, artistic vision, and deep understanding of gaming culture to craft memorable experiences. However, AI, by its very nature, is devoid of this creativity and emotional depth. AI can generate content, but it lacks the nuance, intention, and soul that comes with human-designed worlds and stories. While procedural generation tools can create massive game worlds filled with content, these environments often lack the depth and personality that a game crafted by human designers can have. AI can create infinite variations of terrain or procedurally generate cities, but these creations feel hollow compared to those made by skilled level designers, who carefully place every rock, tree, and building with intent. The result is a world that might be vast but feels generic and uninteresting. A prime example of this is the difference between older games like Grand Theft Auto or The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and more recent open-world titles that use procedural content generation. While the latter games may have expansive maps, they often feel lifeless because the AI-generated content lacks the careful thought and unique character that comes from a human touch. Game worlds designed by human creators are full of purpose, small details, and Easter eggs that provide players with a sense of wonder and immersion. AI, on the other hand, can only mimic patterns and replicate what it has been fed-resulting in worlds that feel more mechanical than magical. The Decline of Player Experience At the core of any game lies the player’s experience, and this is where AI’s influence can be most detrimental. AI is often used in game development for procedural generation of levels, characters, or missions. While these tools can speed up development and reduce the costs of asset creation, they can significantly detract from the player’s enjoyment. Procedural generation, for example, can create massive amounts of content, but this content may feel repetitive, random, or poorly balanced. For instance, AI-driven procedural generation in games like No Man’s Sky has sometimes resulted in environments that are visually interesting but lack meaningful gameplay. Without human oversight and testing, AI-generated content can quickly become monotonous or fail to provide engaging challenges. In contrast, human designers meticulously craft levels to ensure they offer interesting gameplay, progression, and narrative cohesion. A world built by an AI system is not likely to anticipate the player's desires, goals, or emotional journey in the same way a human-designed game can. AI-driven systems also fail to capture the subtleties of human interactions and storytelling. While AI can create procedurally generated quests or characters, these systems are limited to algorithms and patterns. They cannot create the kind of emotional depth or character development that human writers and designers can. Players interact with characters and storylines that have been designed by human writers who understand how to weave compelling narratives, create memorable dialogue, and craft emotional arcs. AI may be able to produce basic dialogues or follow predictable narrative patterns, but it cannot replicate the intricate, meaningful interactions that come from human creativity. Quality Assurance and Playtesting Pitfalls Another area where AI’s involvement in game development can lead to problems is quality assurance (QA) and playtesting. In the past, testing a game before release was a time-consuming but vital process, where developers would rely on human playtesters to identify bugs, glitches, or balance issues. These testers were able to give feedback not only about the technical stability of the game but also about the overall experience. Human testers can offer insights into whether a game is fun, whether it engages players, and whether it feels intuitive and polished. AI, while capable of identifying technical bugs or glitches, cannot replace the nuanced feedback that comes from a human playtester. AI tools may run simulations to check for errors, but they cannot replicate the kinds of experiences players will have in the real world. Playtesting requires empathy, intuition, and an understanding of how players interact with the game in unpredictable ways. AI cannot provide this level of insight, and as a result, games that rely too heavily on AI for testing often end up being released with significant bugs and gameplay issues. The increasing reliance on AI-driven tools for testing, combined with a rushed development schedule, has contributed to the growing trend of games being released in a broken or unfinished state. Many AAA games, such as Cyberpunk 2077 or Fallout 76, suffered from significant technical issues at launch, despite heavy use of AI tools. These issues were largely a result of poor playtesting and insufficient quality assurance. If developers continue to prioritize AI-driven efficiency over human input in testing, we are likely to see even more games released with critical issues. AI and the Deterioration of Innovation AI’s growing role in game development is also stifling innovation. Game design is an art form, and much of the innovation that has shaped the industry has come from human ingenuity and experimentation. In the past, game designers would push boundaries, try new gameplay mechanics, and explore uncharted territories. These innovations came from the creativity of human developers who were not constrained by the limitations of algorithms. AI-driven content generation, while useful in some areas, often limits this kind of creativity. If developers rely on AI to generate levels, characters, or even entire narratives, they may find themselves repeating familiar patterns rather than pushing the boundaries of what games can be. AI’s reliance on existing data and patterns means that it often produces results that feel derivative or uninspired. This lack of innovation is a significant concern for the future of gaming, as it threatens to homogenize the industry and reduce the diversity of experiences available to players. The Price of AI-Driven Games Finally, there is the issue of the price of modern games. As the use of AI in game development increases, players are increasingly frustrated by the high cost of AAA titles. Many gamers are paying upwards of £70 for a game that often feels unfinished, buggy, or lacking in the depth and polish they expect. While AI may help reduce development costs, it doesn’t necessarily translate to a better product. Developers should not use AI as an excuse to release subpar games or to justify charging high prices for a product that has not been fully tested or optimized. Gamers expect quality for their money. If AI is saving time and money in development, players should see that reflected in the final product, not in the form of rushed, bug-filled games. Instead of relying heavily on AI to speed up production, game developers should focus on creating well-crafted, polished games that are thoroughly tested and designed with care. Conclusion AI has the potential to revolutionize many industries, including gaming. However, its increasing use in game development, particularly by large companies, presents significant risks. From the loss of human creativity to the deterioration of player experience, AI threatens to undermine the very qualities that make games special. Developers should be cautious in their reliance on AI and remember that at the heart of every great game lies the creativity, passion, and ingenuity of human designers. AI should be used as a tool to assist human creators, not replace them. If AI continues to take center stage in game development, the gaming industry risks becoming a hollow, formulaic, and soulless experience for players. Ultimately, the future of gaming should prioritize human craftsmanship and creativity, with AI serving only as a complement to, not a substitute for, the artistry of game development.
This series of actions is definitely not a good sign for future games from Activision, not just Call of Duty. It would be completely scummy if AI is used to resurrect Crash Team Rumble and finish the canceled Crash 5 & Spyro.
Some people say one foot in the grave. Call of duty must have both feet in and sitting on the edge seeming to jump in. The death of Call of Duty is near and its self inflicted..
I honestly would give a crap if it wasn't for the fact that this is the Call of Duty community. Nothing's going to happen, no changes will be made. They'll probably dig deeper into this because you guys will continue to buy and play the game. Especially if you take it to the general audience that's not constantly chronically online like the rest of us. Because many of them would not even know about this issue, know why it's an issue, nor really give a damn. And by no means is this a defense for them using ai. I'm nearly setting the fact that every day people just don't care about this stuff. They don't think about it twice, it doesn't bother them like it bothers the rest of us who are dealing with it because well, we're chronically fucking online. To the people who don't care about any of the AI news, who just picked up this game, started playing it, and don't watch videos about it, they won't know about this. And the only real way to hold a media company responsible such as game publishers and developers it's just a simply not consume their media. but that's mission fucking impossible with Call of Duty players. Because they're going to read this in the first thing that's going to come to their mind is oh so you're basically saying if I don't like it don't play it. I mean yeah. Essentially. How do you think consumption of a video game works? By playing it. So if you want to hold these media companies accountable and for them to take your concern serious, then you need to not consume their products. Otherwise expect nothing to change. Which will most likely happen because simply not consuming a product is mission impossible for this fan base. Hell, I wouldn't be surprised if the next game is 50% to 60% ai generated. And people are still going to buy it. Because as much as you people say you care about the developers and their jobs, you really don't. I mean people talk out of their ass when they say this stuff but you people really really don't. You care about the developer's jobs all of a sudden where was this care when they were sexually assaulted by their higher-ups? Oh that's right, you guys were complaining about sbmm and that the got 'the wOkE iN mY cOd!' Because in reality, you guys don't give a shit. You're just mad that they didn't create the game you want it. None of you give a damn about any of the people on the developer team so for the love of God stop pretending you do. Otherwise take a page from the OverWatch communities book, and put your money in your connection with your mouth is. Stop consuming the product. If you actually give a damn about the developers like people say they do, then do what the OverWatch did and actually boycott the game by not consuming it. For as long as possible, not just 2 weeks. That's not going to accomplish a goddamn thing. But seeing as how you guys didn't do just that when that news came out, I know you people are never going to do it because you people don't actually give a damn about the developers. Which is why I say stop pretending.
Damn that's good, now I wish instead of S.A.M. Trials we had NikolAI drunkenly yelling at us, getting the tasks wrong, and occassionly dropping empty vodka bottles in the rewards chest
This game feels like it’s intentionally trying to lose me every week from Fortnite ass cosmetics & sub par recycled Warzone maps in S1 to now having AI generated rewards
on the bo1 squatting guy the rod near the front sight gas block is a cleaning rod i think the bo6 emblem is ai because ai cannot draw firearms accurately
I think that ANI (Artificial Narrow Intelligence) or even AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) will be the future for most of these jobs because humans love to complain about anything and everything and AI will never complain
The zombie Santa has 5 fingers with the rotting skin of the pinky finger peeling off. The “sixth” finger is almost all green and the fifth finger (the pinky) is almost all dark red
No. There is no ai invasion and it has not begun. And no only little minority of things like literally minority of loading screens are ai not all. Also no the prestige icons are not ai and voice acting is not ai and Nuketown is not ai
Why does it matter. I know to me, I frankly couldn’t care less about AI being used. Doesn’t it affect my k/d or my win rate? No. Ok then, then I can’t make myself care about the game having AI. Haven’t noticed if any of the artwork was AI until other pointed it out and quite frankly I don’t see the actual problem. Maybe I’m just a shill. 🤷♂️
The issue is that the studio is cutting corners by cutting out actual developers. I agree that on the surface some calling cards looking weird isn't the biggest deal, but once character performances are stifled by AI voices, code is riddled with bugs because a computer made it, and there's less and less real devs there to make decisions because the rest were all laid off, it's going to impact the entire game
CoD hasn't been actually good for 7-8 years now, why bother? Genuinely asking, because who the fuck cares if Activision is using AI slop to make CoD? CoD is a dead franchise. Its numbers are poor and its only held up by the fact that enough kiddies are addicted to battle passes and crap, so profits stay relatively high.
It's numbers are still leading the market. COD is very far from dead playerbase-speaking, and even if it was dwindling, I enjoy the game and want to see good things for the series and the developers that make it, that's why I care.
Awesome. I would love that because I hate anything other than the premise crew. I hope they AI generate all the voices. Honestly, I miss that old crew. If they retire, what are you left with nothing, just like how some actors die, or some actors retire like Tony stark Iron Man? Robert Anna Jr. stopped playing him to do doctor doom. I would love to see Iron Man. Meet at least Robert dunny Jr. Meet another Robert Downey Jr., mainly. I also would want to see that is because I love Iron Man. And that's the only thing I really care about in Marvel, and they ruin Marvel for me. I'm still gonna want watch it, and I'm still going to Read the comment, but knowing that Iron Man is actually dead. I don't know who I can freakin hate for the script. But I do know one thing I don't like robert downey jr, because if he wanted to make a garbage meme, that's the reason why he stopped being an iron man
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The sad fact of they could of at least photoshopped the AI images to get rid of the extra fingers. It literally takes like two seconds.
@@GhostieToasterStrudel Why would the bazillion dollar company with 10,000 employees put a modicum of effort in?
@@c-samleystudios1573youre right we pay them to pay their employees to sit on their butts all day
Or they could've used ai to fix it
@@InsaneoAnal That's what I was thinking. Can't you just tell the AI to make sure it has four fingers and a thumb?
Seriously !?!? They didn’t even take the image and the touch it up like how fucking lazy they straight ripped from chat gpt or whatever and threw it in the game. The community has got to drop this game and wake this company up
how has no one noticed that literally EVERY warzone calling card is ai
It's genuinely revolting
Tbh idc if the image is generated by AI bc it still looks cool regardless that extra finger
@@sirinstinct4326 imagine if you were a developer at Treyarch, or Infinity Ward, etc. and suddenly your job was usurped by a robot. wouldnt that suck?
Yeah, it's literally been like this since MW3. People brought it up then but nobody cared until now.
@@dwagin6315it wasn’t this overly used as this game, this game uses it in every way possible
I think the worst thing about this whole AI controversy going on right now is not the fact that they are using AI but in fact how they are using it. If they were only using AI for concept art or rather to help brainstorming how to improve already green lit media I don't think anyone would complain, but its the fact that there is a noticeable push to try and fully transition at least 2D art and images into AI slop. Even I have noticed before this whole controversy that some off the loading screens from prestige rewards just feel off and uncanny; like they generated the image before hand and had some underpaid artist to fix the lettering on the signs, especially the loading screen you get at prestige 5.
the interrogation room is diabolically bad with perks slapped into a slopped up room
Notice how Activision always does some of the worse shit whenever the current COD is done by Treyarch
It's what I've been saying! Activision always screws Treyarch over in one way or another!
Not that its a competition, but they also screwed SHG pretty bad last year with the 16 month dev time...
@@ReplayMode SHG also kinda screwed over Treyarch with Cold War, but SHG has not had a break since 2019. I wish SHG and Treyarch would try to become independent studios away from Activision, but it's likely that it will never happen
Even some of the loading screens based off the old games, like the BO1 interrogation room and the BO2 mob of the dead docks are AI. You can tell by some of the lines and how the objects are rendered. I imagine they slapped those original images through some AI upscale filter
The Bo2 MOTD image was also ripped from a custom map mod for Bo3 zombies which was a remake of Mob of the Dead.
So not only is it AI generated drawing, it's also not even of their own rendering of the map 😅
talk about loading screens the prestige 5 loading screen is ai look at the sign, the route numbers are literally smushed together.
@@TheBloxyOzzy I was uploading the santa claus loading screen and the gobble gum event images to chat GPT earlier and it broke down exactly why those images are more than likely AI enhanced to the very least.
Most of them are ugly or off putting. And the ones I don’t mind look like they belong in a ps2 game
They look like shit basically
Stop buying shit in the shop. Don’t buy black cell don’t buy Cod points
Don't forget AI VOICE CHAT MODERATION that wrongfully bans people for up to 1 month even when they're not talking
The game is rated M for mature but they don't want you cursing smh
AI still can’t do hands?
It can but obviously not if whoever is using the AI isn’t paying attention
Depends the AI some people made Ai specifically for fixed hands.
that's what's so embarrassing about this. Not only are they using ai for art and not even touching it up, they aren't even using up to date ai to make the art.
@@HandsomePatriot fr tho
I genuinely think AI will kill the gaming industry as it rips the soul out of what made games an art form.
i’ve hated the community reaction to calling out the ai too. Seen so many ignorant ppl like “if this bothers you grow up”.
I think this generally bc the anti - ai art crowd always goes “it looks bad!” instead of the correct reason to not like ai which is “it is harmful.” So when ppl look at ai art that is good enough to the avg person they think “who cares”.
That's a good point. If I could do this video over again, I'd talk more about the reason that AI is harmful, and not just assume everyone already knows, lol. It's not just because it looks bad, it's because it's taking jobs away from actual real developers.
I got you on the AI Richthofen name:
From Eddie to EddAI
I haven’t played Season 1 reloaded at all, mostly because of AI. Not because I’m boycotting or whatever, but it just drained me.
And with Marvel Rivals, Fortnite OG, and Fortnite Ballistic coming out, as well as all the old reliable games, I’m not feeling like I’m missing out.
(Doesn’t help that their biggest opponent, Epic Games, has publicly promised to never use generative AI)
I didn't know Epic made that promise, that should be HUGE for the industry! If only other studios would follow suit...
@ReplayMode it certainly surprised me, considering how metaverse crazy Tim Sweeney is, but it’s good to know. (Although apparently they haven’t put anything in contracts yet, so they’re still being stuck, striked? But they also haven’t hired any voice actors in years…)
They also recently updated the Unreal Engine UELA to prevent people from feeding UE5 projects into AI, but they still allow AI generated games on the Epic Store from what I can tell.
If weavers actor is changed...im going to be pissed
i love that man
I think he's one of the last original BO characters to have the same voice actor in every game too, which would make it extra disappointing
I rarely play zombies and still see weaver as the best characters, I never even get to finish the maps cause I suck at zombies
@@ReplayMode i didnt know that, why is it specifically zombies that gets the same actors lmao
@@Fireballofficial. As a straight man, I would like to add that weaver is my all time favorite cod character not because of great development but because he just looks really good, hes up there with arthur morgan in that way imo, my only hope other than they better not replace gene farber is that weaver gets a little more personality than "grrr richtofen bad grrrr" but maybe im missing something, never played bo1 and didnt pay the most attention to the cold war zombies story
Indie devs have higher standarts than having ai slop in their games
How did i not notice the 8 fingered glove holding the Gobblegums
0:27 this was literally my Spotify wrapped 4 of the songs were glorb
Problem with this controversy is how easy people can use it to accuse anything of the game to be bad when it could just be done by actual people but instead of holding them accountable, they blame it on AI. I can already believe about the loading screens and calling cards being AI generated but the other aspects of the game (like voice acting and map design) are ones I kinda feel skeptical of the claims.
I fear that if people are not careful, it will muddy the legit problems of AI generated art.
1000% that's why I tried to only include the more definitive claims and breakdown some others that don't have merit IMO. If you have any idea what goes into building a 3D environment like a map, you'd know that AI is absolutely no where near capable of that yet. Maybe bits and pieces like textures, or concept art but there's so many different teams designing the layout, doing the blockout, modeling assets, playtesting, lighting, etc that AI isn't able to do it all (...yet)
Its only the loading screen that is ai in the Christmas event nor everything also the rumours of voice actors/casts of zombies or anything quiting/leaving are just still rumours and speculation that are not true and nor confirmed and these claims don't hold up though and its not sucks because its not true and not confirmed its just rumours and speculations
Yeah unless the VAs themselves announce their departure due to lack of AI protection, I’m taking these rumours with a grain of salt
The santa having polydactyly does kinda look AI to me, the left hand also looks messed up
2:45 I mean its black ops 6 not black ops 5
Ohhhhhhh
1:39 why is nobody talking about the chew part that’s the most obvious yet
100 teeth
lmao, how tf did I completely miss the teeth
If you told me the maps were already ai generated I think I’d believe you, some of the designs are just really random and don’t really makes sense
Nice video bro, greetings from Chile
it pisses me off because it’s blatant. they didn’t even try to make it look good.
the gobblegum image of the hand just looks like someone poorly photoshopped the gums in, they all have the same shading which doesn't fit into the lighting. Not sure why they couldn't just render it normally? It doesn't take much longer than asking AI to do it.
Also, the merry mayhem 'how it works' thumbnail images have that AI sheen to it as well, especially noticable how the maelstrom shotgun looks pretty photoshopped into that stocking, with no fabric deformation underneath it
I assume it's a manhours thing. It might take a render artist no time to pose a hand and drop some gums in + light and render, but for time/budget the task was probably given to the 2D asset team, who has a different pipeline (that seems to use AI as a base + photoshop polish)
1:36 left image, number of teeth and they all look the same
if Richtofen gets replaced with AI his name should change to Faketofen
The animated bundles in the store are definitely AI generated based on their movement alone.
Some of these guns feel AI generated and I don't know why
Gun copyright laws have gotten worse recently, so I could see them generating an image of a gun similar to something in real life and then basing a model off of it
What if we just reminded AI with every prompt that humans have four fingers and a thumb? Would it eventually learn?
No because AI isn't trained off of its individual conversations it has from person to person, the data is fed from its creators.
Welp, Time to head back into playing Black Ops 2
wait til you realize most of the assent were made with ai
If it becomes too invasive I’m just quitting cod and most games that use it
I always thought that the Space Cadet (I think it's called?) poster in Liberty Falls was AI, the one that is the BO1 cover art, looks too smooth and the colours look wrong
Ai is not the problem for me, the missing quality control is. I think the loding screen is still not fixed
At the point where I hope we get a emp hope this goes away for 10 years when it comes back would be a fresh start
Took your exact prompt ran it through chatgpt and got practically the same image
If cod can use AI to create the game, I can use AI to create a review.
Why AI is Bad for the Gaming Industry
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a buzzword in the gaming industry. The technology has been integrated into numerous aspects of game development, from procedural content generation to AI-driven playtesting and beyond. While AI offers numerous advantages in terms of efficiency and cost-saving, its increasing role in the creation of games has raised significant concerns. These concerns revolve around the potential for AI to undermine the creativity, quality, and player experience that gamers have come to expect from modern titles. As the industry moves toward a future in which AI plays an even more prominent role, it's important to examine the potential drawbacks of this technology, particularly in its overuse by large companies.
The Loss of Human Creativity and Craftsmanship
The heart of any great game lies in the creativity and passion of its developers. Game design is a highly specialized art form that blends storytelling, gameplay mechanics, world-building, and player interaction. Human creators draw upon their unique experiences, artistic vision, and deep understanding of gaming culture to craft memorable experiences. However, AI, by its very nature, is devoid of this creativity and emotional depth.
AI can generate content, but it lacks the nuance, intention, and soul that comes with human-designed worlds and stories. While procedural generation tools can create massive game worlds filled with content, these environments often lack the depth and personality that a game crafted by human designers can have. AI can create infinite variations of terrain or procedurally generate cities, but these creations feel hollow compared to those made by skilled level designers, who carefully place every rock, tree, and building with intent. The result is a world that might be vast but feels generic and uninteresting.
A prime example of this is the difference between older games like Grand Theft Auto or The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and more recent open-world titles that use procedural content generation. While the latter games may have expansive maps, they often feel lifeless because the AI-generated content lacks the careful thought and unique character that comes from a human touch. Game worlds designed by human creators are full of purpose, small details, and Easter eggs that provide players with a sense of wonder and immersion. AI, on the other hand, can only mimic patterns and replicate what it has been fed-resulting in worlds that feel more mechanical than magical.
The Decline of Player Experience
At the core of any game lies the player’s experience, and this is where AI’s influence can be most detrimental. AI is often used in game development for procedural generation of levels, characters, or missions. While these tools can speed up development and reduce the costs of asset creation, they can significantly detract from the player’s enjoyment. Procedural generation, for example, can create massive amounts of content, but this content may feel repetitive, random, or poorly balanced.
For instance, AI-driven procedural generation in games like No Man’s Sky has sometimes resulted in environments that are visually interesting but lack meaningful gameplay. Without human oversight and testing, AI-generated content can quickly become monotonous or fail to provide engaging challenges. In contrast, human designers meticulously craft levels to ensure they offer interesting gameplay, progression, and narrative cohesion. A world built by an AI system is not likely to anticipate the player's desires, goals, or emotional journey in the same way a human-designed game can.
AI-driven systems also fail to capture the subtleties of human interactions and storytelling. While AI can create procedurally generated quests or characters, these systems are limited to algorithms and patterns. They cannot create the kind of emotional depth or character development that human writers and designers can. Players interact with characters and storylines that have been designed by human writers who understand how to weave compelling narratives, create memorable dialogue, and craft emotional arcs. AI may be able to produce basic dialogues or follow predictable narrative patterns, but it cannot replicate the intricate, meaningful interactions that come from human creativity.
Quality Assurance and Playtesting Pitfalls
Another area where AI’s involvement in game development can lead to problems is quality assurance (QA) and playtesting. In the past, testing a game before release was a time-consuming but vital process, where developers would rely on human playtesters to identify bugs, glitches, or balance issues. These testers were able to give feedback not only about the technical stability of the game but also about the overall experience. Human testers can offer insights into whether a game is fun, whether it engages players, and whether it feels intuitive and polished.
AI, while capable of identifying technical bugs or glitches, cannot replace the nuanced feedback that comes from a human playtester. AI tools may run simulations to check for errors, but they cannot replicate the kinds of experiences players will have in the real world. Playtesting requires empathy, intuition, and an understanding of how players interact with the game in unpredictable ways. AI cannot provide this level of insight, and as a result, games that rely too heavily on AI for testing often end up being released with significant bugs and gameplay issues.
The increasing reliance on AI-driven tools for testing, combined with a rushed development schedule, has contributed to the growing trend of games being released in a broken or unfinished state. Many AAA games, such as Cyberpunk 2077 or Fallout 76, suffered from significant technical issues at launch, despite heavy use of AI tools. These issues were largely a result of poor playtesting and insufficient quality assurance. If developers continue to prioritize AI-driven efficiency over human input in testing, we are likely to see even more games released with critical issues.
AI and the Deterioration of Innovation
AI’s growing role in game development is also stifling innovation. Game design is an art form, and much of the innovation that has shaped the industry has come from human ingenuity and experimentation. In the past, game designers would push boundaries, try new gameplay mechanics, and explore uncharted territories. These innovations came from the creativity of human developers who were not constrained by the limitations of algorithms.
AI-driven content generation, while useful in some areas, often limits this kind of creativity. If developers rely on AI to generate levels, characters, or even entire narratives, they may find themselves repeating familiar patterns rather than pushing the boundaries of what games can be. AI’s reliance on existing data and patterns means that it often produces results that feel derivative or uninspired. This lack of innovation is a significant concern for the future of gaming, as it threatens to homogenize the industry and reduce the diversity of experiences available to players.
The Price of AI-Driven Games
Finally, there is the issue of the price of modern games. As the use of AI in game development increases, players are increasingly frustrated by the high cost of AAA titles. Many gamers are paying upwards of £70 for a game that often feels unfinished, buggy, or lacking in the depth and polish they expect. While AI may help reduce development costs, it doesn’t necessarily translate to a better product. Developers should not use AI as an excuse to release subpar games or to justify charging high prices for a product that has not been fully tested or optimized.
Gamers expect quality for their money. If AI is saving time and money in development, players should see that reflected in the final product, not in the form of rushed, bug-filled games. Instead of relying heavily on AI to speed up production, game developers should focus on creating well-crafted, polished games that are thoroughly tested and designed with care.
Conclusion
AI has the potential to revolutionize many industries, including gaming. However, its increasing use in game development, particularly by large companies, presents significant risks. From the loss of human creativity to the deterioration of player experience, AI threatens to undermine the very qualities that make games special. Developers should be cautious in their reliance on AI and remember that at the heart of every great game lies the creativity, passion, and ingenuity of human designers. AI should be used as a tool to assist human creators, not replace them. If AI continues to take center stage in game development, the gaming industry risks becoming a hollow, formulaic, and soulless experience for players. Ultimately, the future of gaming should prioritize human craftsmanship and creativity, with AI serving only as a complement to, not a substitute for, the artistry of game development.
Now tell your ai to condense that into a 5 sentence long summary cus nobody finna read ts bro. 99% chance You ain’t even read this shit
@@IDontModWTFzbro wrote an entire book no one reading all this 😭
This series of actions is definitely not a good sign for future games from Activision, not just Call of Duty.
It would be completely scummy if AI is used to resurrect Crash Team Rumble and finish the canceled Crash 5 & Spyro.
They’re algorithms, not actual AI.
Crowdfund a lawsuit to get Activision to stop their excessive use of AI, NOW!!!
1:37 thats obviously just because it’s santa holding them 😅
That’s the skin from the pinky finger
Just leaving a comment.
Some people say one foot in the grave. Call of duty must have both feet in and sitting on the edge seeming to jump in. The death of Call of Duty is near and its self inflicted..
I'd like to think you're right but if people keep giving them money ..
It wont ever die
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I honestly would give a crap if it wasn't for the fact that this is the Call of Duty community. Nothing's going to happen, no changes will be made. They'll probably dig deeper into this because you guys will continue to buy and play the game.
Especially if you take it to the general audience that's not constantly chronically online like the rest of us. Because many of them would not even know about this issue, know why it's an issue, nor really give a damn.
And by no means is this a defense for them using ai. I'm nearly setting the fact that every day people just don't care about this stuff. They don't think about it twice, it doesn't bother them like it bothers the rest of us who are dealing with it because well, we're chronically fucking online.
To the people who don't care about any of the AI news, who just picked up this game, started playing it, and don't watch videos about it, they won't know about this.
And the only real way to hold a media company responsible such as game publishers and developers it's just a simply not consume their media.
but that's mission fucking impossible with Call of Duty players. Because they're going to read this in the first thing that's going to come to their mind is oh so you're basically saying if I don't like it don't play it. I mean yeah. Essentially. How do you think consumption of a video game works? By playing it. So if you want to hold these media companies accountable and for them to take your concern serious, then you need to not consume their products. Otherwise expect nothing to change. Which will most likely happen because simply not consuming a product is mission impossible for this fan base. Hell, I wouldn't be surprised if the next game is 50% to 60% ai generated. And people are still going to buy it. Because as much as you people say you care about the developers and their jobs, you really don't. I mean people talk out of their ass when they say this stuff but you people really really don't. You care about the developer's jobs all of a sudden where was this care when they were sexually assaulted by their higher-ups? Oh that's right, you guys were complaining about sbmm and that the got 'the wOkE iN mY cOd!'
Because in reality, you guys don't give a shit. You're just mad that they didn't create the game you want it. None of you give a damn about any of the people on the developer team so for the love of God stop pretending you do. Otherwise take a page from the OverWatch communities book, and put your money in your connection with your mouth is. Stop consuming the product. If you actually give a damn about the developers like people say they do, then do what the OverWatch did and actually boycott the game by not consuming it. For as long as possible, not just 2 weeks. That's not going to accomplish a goddamn thing.
But seeing as how you guys didn't do just that when that news came out, I know you people are never going to do it because you people don't actually give a damn about the developers. Which is why I say stop pretending.
Whoa mans basically wrote a blog in the comment section lol
That's a whole lotta words buddy, too bad I aint readin 'em.
Dude, Treyarch is doing this kind of stuff so people would talk about it. More people talk about it = game more popular. Some people are so dumb.
yeah, Activision is super scummy.
if you look at santa's left hand, you can see his fingers just stop
7:00 NikolAI
Did everyone ever hear about the drunk AI
It died
Damn that's good, now I wish instead of S.A.M. Trials we had NikolAI drunkenly yelling at us, getting the tasks wrong, and occassionly dropping empty vodka bottles in the rewards chest
This game feels like it’s intentionally trying to lose me every week from Fortnite ass cosmetics & sub par recycled Warzone maps in S1 to now having AI generated rewards
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This is BS 😤😠
on the bo1 squatting guy the rod near the front sight gas block is a cleaning rod i think the bo6 emblem is ai because ai cannot draw firearms accurately
I think that ANI (Artificial Narrow Intelligence) or even AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) will be the future for most of these jobs because humans love to complain about anything and everything and AI will never complain
Bro if its ai for art that people dont care about like loading screens then its lk but not for va’s or for maps and guns
The majority of players don't care
Well yeah cause theyre jobless
Genuine question: if they deliver a great product, would it be so bad if AI is used?
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The zombie Santa has 5 fingers with the rotting skin of the pinky finger peeling off. The “sixth” finger is almost all green and the fifth finger (the pinky) is almost all dark red
I've seen a handful of people say this, but I'm sorry I just don't see it 🤷♂️
7:29 yea this guy is full of shit he rage baits
no that would just be you
@ unc stalking me😭 grow up bro
oil up lil bro I'm coming over
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How does nobody see the finger coming out of the skin one is just the bone and muscle not an extra finger
Dont care
No. There is no ai invasion and it has not begun. And no only little minority of things like literally minority of loading screens are ai not all. Also no the prestige icons are not ai and voice acting is not ai and Nuketown is not ai
The Santa is definitely AI. But everything else is up for speculation cause we haven’t heard the Zombies VAs announcing their departure from Treyarch.
@swanksisaperson I know this Santa zombies is ai. But the other things are all just lies and not true
@@Nooneishereonlyme is the leaker who has released this information a trusted and reliable source?
@swanksisaperson no
cringe
complains about the use of AI in CoD but defends CoD HQ.. talk about flip flopping
I'm curious how seeing the purpose COD HQ = being pro generative AI ?? Genuinely, I don't see a connection, help me out
Why does it matter. I know to me, I frankly couldn’t care less about AI being used. Doesn’t it affect my k/d or my win rate? No. Ok then, then I can’t make myself care about the game having AI. Haven’t noticed if any of the artwork was AI until other pointed it out and quite frankly I don’t see the actual problem. Maybe I’m just a shill. 🤷♂️
70 dollar product with zero cost ai is scummy
@ still can’t seem to care. I care more about the anti cheat that doesn’t work and the whitelisted players and the stupid bugs in the game.
@@D_Rog2are you too stupid to see they are connected.
The issue is that the studio is cutting corners by cutting out actual developers. I agree that on the surface some calling cards looking weird isn't the biggest deal, but once character performances are stifled by AI voices, code is riddled with bugs because a computer made it, and there's less and less real devs there to make decisions because the rest were all laid off, it's going to impact the entire game
CoD hasn't been actually good for 7-8 years now, why bother? Genuinely asking, because who the fuck cares if Activision is using AI slop to make CoD? CoD is a dead franchise. Its numbers are poor and its only held up by the fact that enough kiddies are addicted to battle passes and crap, so profits stay relatively high.
It's numbers are still leading the market. COD is very far from dead playerbase-speaking, and even if it was dwindling, I enjoy the game and want to see good things for the series and the developers that make it, that's why I care.
@@ReplayMode "I enjoy the game"
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Awesome. I would love that because I hate anything other than the premise crew. I hope they AI generate all the voices. Honestly, I miss that old crew.
If they retire, what are you left with nothing, just like how some actors die, or some actors retire like Tony stark Iron Man? Robert Anna Jr. stopped playing him to do doctor doom. I would love to see Iron Man. Meet at least Robert dunny Jr. Meet another Robert Downey Jr., mainly. I also would want to see that is because I love Iron Man. And that's the only thing I really care about in Marvel, and they ruin Marvel for me. I'm still gonna want watch it, and I'm still going to Read the comment, but knowing that Iron Man is actually dead. I don't know who I can freakin hate for the script. But I do know one thing I don't like robert downey jr, because if he wanted to make a garbage meme, that's the reason why he stopped being an iron man
Wokeness ruined game. Simple..
and ai and cooperate greed
Blame the truth is just Throwing a tantrum because XDefiant is going to die
Im not worried at all because the companies using ai probably weren’t going to make anything creative or worthwhile anyway.
There's a Warzone prestige challenge calling card that's quite literally AI it's not even subtle 🫠