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Days after shutting its AAA game studio filled with former God of War and Overwatch talent, Netflix announces a "new initiative" powered by AI

It was apparently "actually a planned transition"

It's admittedly a bit alarming considering the company's recent studio closure and loss of talent like Overwatch executive producer Chacko Sonny and God of War Ragnarok art director Rafael Grassetti - but according to Verdu, it'll run on a "creator-first" system. While I can't say I feel better about the entire situation personally, I do wonder what direction "GenAI for Games" at Netflix will take - and how Verdu plans to make his so-called "dent in the universe" with AI as the division's lead. After spending years with her head in various fantastical realms' clouds, Anna studied English Literature and then Medieval History at the University of Edinburgh, going on to specialize in narrative design and video game journalism as a writer.

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