Vibe-coding games, GTA6's release and BioWare shuts down

AI is being used to 'vibe-code' games and applications to create free versions. Meanwhile, much-loved video game developer Bioware is being closed by EA. What is vibe-coding, how is it impacting the industry, and what is the future of the gaming industry?

Plus, Grand Theft Auto 6 is launching later this month, and employers are bracing for extra leave requests in November as a result. Why is everyone so excited, and will this be the last game of it's kind?

GUESTS:

Mark Serrels, gaming journalist and co-founder of the CONTINUE magazine.

Gianfranco Di Giovanni, gaming journalist and Content Director for ABC Perth.

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This episode was produced on the lands of the Gadigal, Burramattagal, Darug, Gundungurra, and Wurundjeri peoples.

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