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Epic Games Vibe Coded Their Launcher And It Broke
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Epic Games Launcher Update
Epic Games said its launcher had been updated using “vibe coding” and now launched faster than Steam. Users soon reported bugs and errors. Steam’s own update reportedly brought its load time to 5.23 seconds, compared with Epic’s 5.47 seconds—a difference of just 0.24 seconds.
The video argues that Epic’s attempt to gain a small speed advantage backfired: the update drew attention to glitches, while Steam matched or surpassed it with little fanfare.
Broader Concerns About AI
The video also raises concerns about AI-generated software and game content, including its environmental costs, its reliance on artists’ existing work, and the possibility that players are gradually being conditioned to accept more AI use.
The presenter notes that hand-crafted games still have an audience, but wonders how many companies are using AI without disclosing it.
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- Epic Games
- Valve and Steam
- Gabe Newell
- Lessons in Internet Culture
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