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Microsoft Reveals AI-Generated Quake 2 Demo: Mixed Reactions

4/8/2025

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Microsoft has unveiled a playable demo of Quake 2, crafted with generative AI, on their Copilot site. While the two-minute experience suffers from low frame rates and sluggish controls, it creatively generates gameplay reminiscent of the classic. Reactions are divided, with many gamers voicing worries about the future of AI in the gaming world.

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Microsoft has unveiled a playable demo of Quake 2, crafted with generative AI, on their Copilot site. While the two-minute experience suffers from low frame rates and sluggish controls, it creatively generates gameplay reminiscent of the classic. Reactions are divided, with many gamers voicing worries about the future of AI in the gaming world.