AI Modding and Ace Combat 8

Episode 273 AI-assisted modding is rapidly enabling things that were deemed impossible mere months ago. From native PC ports of console exclusive games to modded mashups of games (like Mario in Elden Ring), the AI-modding scene is on the verge of creating a permanent paradigm-shift within the industry. Today, we discuss how this technology will likely have a dramatic impact on game development and make predictions for how major gaming companies will reckon with the opening of Pandora's box. We also discuss the newly released Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve and give our impressions. As always, we conclude with the games we're playing (Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve). This episode was recorded in October 2026. Intro and outro music composed for Gametalk by Dylan Chase. Chat us up in Discord - discord.gg/JZCj5Qn Or email us at [email protected] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/369MuzfFy8RB6vFULVY7Zy?si=26cb1639927c4cc8 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodcastGametalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastgametalk Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastgametalk Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/podcastgametalk.bsky.social Timestamps: 0:00 - AI Mods and Their Impact 38:47 - Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve