Arjan Brussee, co-founder of Guerilla Games and former technical director at Epic Games, is on a mission to create a new game engine that serves as a ‘European alternative’ to dominant American and Chinese technologies like Unreal Engine and Unity. His new venture, dubbed ‘The Immense Engine’, aims to provide a platform that not only meets the needs of game developers but also complies with European regulations and guidelines. Brussee emphasizes the importance of creating usable 3D worlds for various applications beyond gaming, such as defense and logistics.

In a recent incident that has sparked significant debate within the gaming community, Xbox Game Studios producer Matt Turnbull faced backlash for suggesting that laid-off developers utilize AI tools for career planning and emotional support. This comment came in the wake of Microsofts massive layoffs, which could see over 9,000 employees affected, raising questions about the appropriateness of AI in such sensitive situations. Turnbull’s now-deleted LinkedIn post proposed using AI tools like ChatGPT to help individuals navigate the emotional and cognitive challenges that accompany job loss.