Elon Musk announces AI game studio: 'Make Games Great Again'
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Elon Musk is making waves in the gaming world by announcing plans to launch his own AI-powered game studio.
The tech mogul, known for his ventures into space exploration, electric vehicles, and social media, revealed his ambitious new project on November 27, 2024, via a tweet on X (formerly Twitter).
The announcement came after Musk responded to a tweet from a fan who criticized the direction of the gaming industry. The user, expressed frustration with what he saw as "manipulative bs" in game development, particularly pointing out how game studios and game journalism have become ideologically driven.
Musk retweeted the post with a bold statement: "Too many game studios that are owned by massive corporations. @xAI is going to start an AI game studio to make games great again!"
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 27, 2024
Fans on social media were quick to react, with many expressing excitement about Musk’s new venture.
One fan commented, "We need this so bad, Elon! All the games coming out these last few years SUCK!!" Another added, "Whoa, xAI is now going to make games. Huge."
This new venture aligns with Musk’s previous comments about the gaming industry. Back in October 2024, Musk shared his thoughts on the current state of gaming, particularly the influence of diversity and inclusion efforts.
"The problem with the DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) and the woke mind virus is that it kills the art. When you see something that’s forcibly imposed on a game, it kills the art. It kicks you out of the story because you feel you’re being lectured. Let me just enjoy my video games," Musk explained.
In response to a fan's query about starting his own gaming studio, Musk revealed his passion for gaming: "If there was one thing that would be a fun thing to do, it would be to start a gaming studio. Because I do actually, intrinsically, love video games. And I think if you apply AI to a video game, you could really make it just an incredible video game."
Musk’s deep involvement in gaming is also evident in his recent personal achievement. Just weeks before announcing his AI game studio, Musk became the number one Diablo 4 player in the world, conquering Diablo Tier 150 in under two minutes on November 20, 2024.
Musk’s upcoming game studio is expected to focus on using artificial intelligence to create innovative and engaging gameplay.
The idea is to combine Musk’s expertise in technology and AI with his love for video games to create a gaming experience that is truly next-level. Fans are eager to see how this new venture will reshape the industry and whether it can deliver on Musk's promise to "make games great again."