Ex-Nexon CEO Owen Mahoney on AI in Games: “It Can Create Slop, But Also Empower Creatives”
During his 10-year tenure as Nexon CEO, Owen Mahoney was instrumental in signing Arc Raiders, which has become one of 2025’s standout releases. The game’s developer, Embark Studios, has defended its use of AI voices, positioning the technology as a way to punch above its weight. Mahoney, while critical of executives who tout AI primarily … Read more