Xbox’s New Plan To Bring Back Classic Games Sounds Like A Threat

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Graphics and gameplay have evolved a lot over the years, meaning many games have become outdated. While that would normally lead to remakes and remasters, Xbox seems to believe it has a better answer. Microsoft's Xbox team has introduced a bold and somewhat controversial new tool called Muse, which aims to transform how we engage with classic games. For a long time, preserving and keeping these gaming relics accessible has been a challenge, balancing the limitations of technology with the art of the original games.

While remakes and remasters try to fill this gap, they can be hit or miss. Done well, a modern rendition like can capture and enhance what was compelling about a classic, but it's common to loseunique details of lighting, atmosphere, and even the controls that made the originals special. However, Muse raises important questions about the future of game preservation and the use of artificial intelligence in creative fields. Muse could be a groundbreaking solution to an ongoing problem, but it could also undermine the personal touch of beloved games from the past.

On Microsoft recently announced a generative AI tool for game development called Muse, news that was immediately met with some negative reactions. While Xbox is touting Muse as a way to revive classic games and speed up the creative process, it could also pose serious risks to preserving games and the industry's future.

The image at the end of the gallery shown above has not been blurred or edited at all, reflecting Microsoft's portrayal of Muse's current capabilities.

Using AI to recreate existing games can obviously come with concerns about ethical model training, as AI models often learn from copyrighted content without permission from the original creators. In Muse's case, it's been trained so far on Ninja Theory's , and Microsoft will presumably continue to use games under its ownership as the basis. Nonetheless, it could still be frustrating for the actual creative forces behind these games,