"If A Computer Does All The Hard Work, What's The Point?" - Dev Behind Sega Emulator BlastEm Blasts "AI Slop" Projects

· Time Extension · Sept. 14, 2026, 3:50 p.m.
emulation Coding Techniques AI in software development Retro gaming
Summary
Michael Pavone, the developer behind the Sega emulator BlastEm, critiques the rise of AI-assisted retro gaming projects, emphasizing the superiority of hand-coded alternatives over AI-produced code. He argues that while AI tools can speed up development, they may compromise the quality and accuracy that artisanal coding provides.
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