Ex-Blizzard president says gamers need to 'Man up' over AI usage in games after Crimson Desert devs issue apology

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PC Gamer · 2026-03-23 · 7 min read · culture

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Ex-Blizzard president Mike Ybarra sparked backlash after telling developers to "man up" and stop apologizing for AI asset use, following Crimson Desert studio Pearl Abyss's apology for shipping unintended AI-generated artwork.

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