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James Pond Creator Slams AI-Fueled Game
28 Aug
Summary
- Series creator expresses no respect for the new collection.
- Fans accuse the collection of using AI-generated art.
- Creator hopes developers 'choke on an AI-generated fishbone.'
The upcoming "James Pond Legacy: The Pond Is Not Enough" collection has sparked significant controversy, drawing sharp criticism from series creator Chris Sorrell. Sorrell has stated that the developers show "a scrap of respect" for the franchise, expressing his deep disappointment.
Fans have largely accused the collection, which bundles four classic James Pond games, of incorporating AI-generated art. Sorrell himself noted he was not consulted and believes the current developers lack respect for the beloved character and series.
Developer System 3 Software's announcement trailer and accompanying blog post, which defended the art as a "painstaking, human-led process," have further fueled skepticism, with many pointing to what appear to be AI-generated images.
While Sorrell no longer holds the rights to James Pond, which is now co-owned by System 3 and Gameware Europe, he has described the collection as a "giant reminder of how soulless businessmen have been exploiting a brand for decades."
