> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://cgboss.digitalpress.blog/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Bosskey Newsletter 2 - URL: https://cgboss.digitalpress.blog/bosskey-2/ - Published: 2023-11-10T11:23:00.000Z - Updated: 2023-11-10T11:25:52.000Z - Description: Bosskey Newsletter 2 - Author: WQ CG BOSS - Tags: bosskey, bosskey breakdown Layoffs are still happening and its sad. Maybe indie game deevelopment might be the way forward. HTMAG Chris wrote a post that encouraged AAA devs on jumping to indie games [https://howtomarketagame.com/2023/11/06/my-advice-to-aaa-developers-trying-to-make-indie-games/](https://howtomarketagame.com/2023/11/06/my-advice-to-aaa-developers-trying-to-make-indie-games/?ref=cgboss.digitalpress.blog) ## Game Dev News ### Take Two CEO AI Caution, MOVIES, MOBILE GAMING, AND MORE **AI cannot make hit games** Zelnick seemed optimistic about the technology but caveated by saying that he believes “it may be better, but it almost certainly will not be faster and cheaper,” as he foresees that a race to adopt AI will force Take-Two to make major investments in developing its own. Take 2 CEO **On Cloud** He emphasised that cloud gaming is a distribution technology, not a business model, and described it as an evolution rather than a revolution of the games business. "Broader distribution is always a good thing in the entertainment business," he said. "If we can reach more consumers with our properties, we're happy to do it as long as the terms make sense. And I think broader distribution over time probably benefits us in any number of ways, including the cost of distribution, which I believe will go down over time. **Layoffs, Mobile and Movies** On layoffs spreading across the industry and [affecting Take-Two in March](https://www.pcgamer.com/take-two-confirms-layoffs-following-exponential-growth-in-recent-years/?ref=cgboss.digitalpress.blog) as well, Zelnick blamed the job turnover on gaming companies being too optimistic about growth fueled by people staying at home and online in the past few years and “were really having champagne and cocktails a little too aggressively and had to pull back.” Zelnick also explained why he’s been resistant to adapting Take-Two’s multiple franchises, such as Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption, and more, into movies and TV. ([New details emerged in September around a BioShock film](https://www.thewrap.com/bioshock-netflix-movie-michael-green/?ref=cgboss.digitalpress.blog) that has lagged behind in production.) “Make no mistake about it. It is a very risky move, and I’m pretty risk averse with regard to our intellectual property,” Zelnick said. Zelnick sees the obvious upside, pointing to the [estimated $125 million in toy sales](https://fortune.com/2023/10/25/barbie-sales-mattel-movie-film-doll/?ref=cgboss.digitalpress.blog) that Mattel is projecting thanks to the success of its Barbie movie. But the risk may not be worth the reward. If Take-Two licenses its films and those movies flop, they could even hurt the existing franchises. So for the most part, the company is sticking to gaming. [https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/take-two-ceo-strauss-zelnick-cautious-on-ai-game-to-film-adaptations](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/take-two-ceo-strauss-zelnick-cautious-on-ai-game-to-film-adaptations?ref=cgboss.digitalpress.blog) [Take-Two CEO Reveals How AI Can Make GTA 6 Even BetterGTA 6 could benefit from generative AI in these ways, says Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick.![](https://cdn2.bustle.com/2023/inverse/icon-7bd7b33879.png)Inverse![](https://imgix.bustle.com/uploads/image/2023/11/8/0a80a3f4-38c6-4a6a-8493-67fce595ef6b-gta-photo.jpg?w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.4649&fp-y=0.3015)](https://www.inverse.com/gaming/gta-6-generative-ai-take-two-ceo?ref=cgboss.digitalpress.blog) [Strauss Zelnick: AI will raise the bar, but won’t make a better Grand Theft AutoSign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick shared his t…![](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/static/7515ad4868dec27f39af657b1c2a5767/icon/apple-touch-icon.png)GamesIndustry.bizJames Batchelor![](https://assetsio.reedpopcdn.com/RSG_GTAV_Screenshot_340.jpg.jpg?width=1200&height=630&fit=crop&enable=upscale&auto=webp)](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/strauss-zelnick-ai-will-raise-the-bar-but-wont-make-a-better-grand-theft-auto?ref=cgboss.digitalpress.blog) [Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (TTWO) Q3 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptTake-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:NASDAQ:TTWO) Q3 2023 Earnings Conference Call February 6, 2023 4:30 PM ETCompany ParticipantsNicole Shevins -…![](https://seekingalpha.com/samw/static/images/apple-touch-icon-180x180.png)Seeking AlphaSA Transcripts![](https://static.seekingalpha.com/assets/og_image_1200-29b2bfe1a595477db6826bd2126c63ac2091efb7ec76347a8e7f81ba17e3de6c.png)](https://seekingalpha.com/article/4575728-take-two-interactive-software-inc-ttwo-q3-2023-earnings-call-transcript?ref=cgboss.digitalpress.blog) ### **Grand Theft Auto 6 reveal incoming** [https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/report-rockstar-plans-to-unveil-grand-theft-auto-vi-this-week](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/report-rockstar-plans-to-unveil-grand-theft-auto-vi-this-week?ref=cgboss.digitalpress.blog) > We are very excited to let you know that in early December, we will release the first trailer for the next Grand Theft Auto. We look forward to many more years of sharing these experiences with all of you. > > Thank you, > Sam Houser > > — Rockstar Games (@RockstarGames) [November 8, 2023](https://twitter.com/RockstarGames/status/1722237703553798312?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=cgboss.digitalpress.blog) Sam Houser on Rockstar X / Twitter ### **Microsoft Xbox AI** AI is the wild west right now and developers are rejecting it even though Microsoft is using the narrative to "Empower Creators". I am watching AI Closely as it will be affecting many industries to come. [Microsoft’s New Xbox Generative AI Tech Sparks Widespread BacklashMicrosoft is going all in on AI on multiple fronts from OpenAI to DALL-E, but now that it’s creeping into its video game division, some new alarm bells are going off in the industry.![](https://i.forbesimg.com/48X48-F.png)ForbesPaul Tassi![](https://imageio.forbes.com/specials-images/imageserve/654a43a22618256342f41992/0x0.jpg?format=jpg&crop=793,445,x0,y0,safe&height=900&width=1600&fit=bounds)](https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2023/11/07/microsofts-new-xbox-generative-ai-tech-sparks-widespread-backlash/?sh=1465d0565d6e&ref=cgboss.digitalpress.blog) Xbox AI incoming? **Cryptic Studios Closes** [Cryptic Studios impacted by layoffsUpdate: A spokesperson from Cryptic Studios has confirmed “personnel changes” at the company to GamesIndustry.biz. As a…![](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/static/e4997cbeb6c57196f815a1e3f8393b7e/icon/apple-touch-icon.png)GamesIndustry.bizMarie Dealessandri![](https://assetsio.reedpopcdn.com/Cryptic.png?width=1200&height=630&fit=crop&enable=upscale&auto=webp)](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/report-cryptic-studios-impacted-by-layoffs?ref=cgboss.digitalpress.blog) **Game Pass no longer free for Ms Employees** [https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/microsoft-employees-will-lose-free-xbox-game-pass-ultimate-benefit](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/microsoft-employees-will-lose-free-xbox-game-pass-ultimate-benefit?ref=cgboss.digitalpress.blog) ## Podcast Youtube Layoffs at Bungie: Paul Tassi Goes through the Bungie layoffs which I wonder why Sony Bough them 45% Revenue Miss Yong Yea YongYea Bungie layoffs **Anyway I want to end with some good and funny suff.** Belluar News is going to start a Newsletter. [Belluar News is starting their website newsletterBelluar Gaming and Their Media channel is moving to a new website.![](https://digitalpress.fra1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/ucy86kh/2023/07/icon-60.png)CG BOSS Games BlogWQ CG BOSS![](https://digitalpress.fra1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/ucy86kh/2023/11/IMG_3034.jpeg)](https://cgboss.digitalpress.blog/belluar-news-is-starting-their-newsletter/) Conan blows up grandma ship in Starfield [https://cgboss.digitalpress.blog/conans-blows-up-grandma-ship-in-starfield](https://cgboss.digitalpress.blog/conans-blows-up-grandma-ship-in-starfield/) Face punch making their own engine. I feel at some point I want a AA Game Engine. I hope to find an alternative to unity and unreal. [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0-1V3sGfJy0&pp=ygUPVG9wIGRvd24gZW5naW5l](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0-1V3sGfJy0&pp=ygUPVG9wIGRvd24gZW5naW5l&ref=cgboss.digitalpress.blog) ### Alan Wake Remaster Recoups Costs Good to see Remedy manage to recoup costs for the remake and i do think the new Alan Wake 2 is doing fine. [https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/-i-alan-wake-remastered-i-recoups-development-and-marketing-costs-after-two-years#:\~:text=Alan%20Wake%20Remastered%20has%20recouped,of%20the%20current%20fiscal%20year.](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/-i-alan-wake-remastered-i-recoups-development-and-marketing-costs-after-two-years?ref=cgboss.digitalpress.blog#:~:text=Alan%20Wake%20Remastered%20has%20recouped,of%20the%20current%20fiscal%20year.) [https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/nascar-rivals-developer-motorsport-games-laying-off-40-percent-of-staff](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/nascar-rivals-developer-motorsport-games-laying-off-40-percent-of-staff?ref=cgboss.digitalpress.blog)