This week, Xbox unveiled MUSE, a generative AI model aimed at boosting creativity and possibilities for gameplay. Published in the journal Nature as well as announced by Microsoft Research, the Xbox team shared findings alongside Ninja Theory on what this new AI model that was trained on Bleeding Edge could accomplish. In the extensive write-ups, we learn about the principles of this AI model, what Xbox's mandate is for it across their first party studios, and even get teased a bit on what it could mean for backwards compatibility. However, is it all sunshine and roses here for Xbox's new approach to game development? The push for AI is on more than ever and it's no longer a matter of "if" but rather "when." Like any tool, its public perception will be dictated by how responsibly it is handled. Joining Matty this week is Brad, to clean up the AI mess, and dive into a whole bunch of other Xbox news. We follow up our last episode's conversation on Avowed, dig into the future of Obsidian, mull over yet another Phil Spencer interview, and plenty more in what is bound to be divisive subject for many listeners.
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0:00:00 - Intro/Avowed follow-up
0:22:33 - How will Obsidian scale after Avowed?
0:27:42 - Bobby Kotick interview
0:37:53 - Another Tony Hawk Pro Skater on the way?
0:45:09 - Jez Corden on Xbox’s next console
0:56:28 - Machine Games grows
0:59:35 - Updates on the leaked Final Fantasy remakes
1:09:14 - Stalker 2 is getting its biggest update yet
1:11:49 - Lost Soul Aside is getting a physical copy!
1:12:44 - Fairgame$ has been pushed to 2026
1:15:07 - System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is getting a release date soon
1:18:47 - Kingdom Come Deliverance passes 2 million copies sold
1:19:57 - Funko Fusion developer 10:10 has reportedly been hit with layoffs
1:22:22 - Visionary art director Viktor Antonov passed away at age 52
1:24:39 - What We’re Playing
2:00:13 - Xbox introduces MUSE
2:35:24 - Phil Spencer interview
2:41:28 - Coming soon to Xbox Game Pass
2:43:30 - Game Pass Pick Of The Week
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