# [Ep565] Indie Devs Discuss DLSS 5

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Podcast: [Game Dev Podcast | Coffee with Butterscotch](https://stenobird.com/podcast/game-dev-podcast-coffee-with-butterscotch-46606)
Published: 2026-03-25T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/caf92476
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In episode 565 of 'Coffee with Butterscotch,' the brothers dig into Nvidia's DLSS 5 and what AI-driven graphics enhancements actually mean for developers and players alike, then turn a critical eye on who the AI hype cycle is really serving, players and devs, or the tech companies and C-suites pushing it. The conversation closes on whether the push for realism is starting to cost games their authenticity. Support How Many Dudes! Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/how-many-dudes Trailer Teaser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgQM1SceEpI Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3934270/How_Many_Dudes 00:00 Cold Open 00:42 Introduction and Welcome 01:42 PAX East updates 05:42 How Many Dudes: Game Development Insights 14:25 DLSS 5: Understanding New Technology 21:45 Generative AI in Gaming: A New Era 29:07 The Backlash Against AI-Driven Graphics 34:41 Authenticity vs. Inauthenticity in Gaming 42:29 The Diminishing Returns of Realism in Games 44:21 The Balance of Visual Fidelity and Gameplay 48:18 Creative Bankruptcy in the Tech Industry 51:14 The Dangers of Dependency on Technology 59:04 The Consequences of Automation on Personal Growth To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. We also built Ludokit, a tool for managing store pages, promo art, localization, achievements, credits, fonts, change logs, and more. Check it out at https://…

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