Earlier this week, Running With Scissors unveiled a new look at Postal: Bullet Paradise, a Postal spin-off developed by Goonswarm Games as a Vampire Survivors-like shooter. However, fan backlash against the alleged AI elements in Bullet Paradise have led Running With Scissors to cancel the game entirely.
“After revealing Postal: Bullet Paradise, a title Running With Scissors was planning on publishing–but not developing–we’ve been overwhelmed with negative responses from our concerned Postal Community,” said Running With Scissors founder Vince Desi in a statement. “The strong feedback from them is that elements of the game are very likely AI-generated and thus has caused extreme damage to our brand and our company reputation.”
Desi noted that Running With Scissors has lost trust in Goonswarm Games, which is why the project has now been killed. Subsequently, Goonswarm Games issued a statement to PC GamesN in which the studio denies using AI in either the game or the trailer shown above.
It’s always disappointing to see a project get canceled, especially after a reveal. The gaming community often has high hopes for new titles, and it’s unfortunate when circumstances like these arise. Looking forward to seeing what Running With Scissors has in store next!
I completely agree; it’s tough when anticipation turns into disappointment. It’s interesting to note how quickly the gaming community can react to controversies, especially with AI-related issues. Hopefully, the developers can learn from this experience and come back stronger with future projects.
that the game’s cancellation highlights the ongoing challenges developers face with AI and copyright issues. It seems like the industry is still figuring out how to balance innovation with ethical considerations. Hopefully, this leads to more transparent practices in the future.