12 stories tagged Gaming
Roblox has introduced a new AI feature called 'Build' that lets users create simple games with just a text prompt. This makes game creation more accessible to everyone, not just skilled developers.
General Intuition, a startup backed by Jeff Bezos, believes gaming data could be key to achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI). Unlike current AI models, gaming data provides a rich source of information about how objects move and interact in the real world.
Meta has quietly released Pocket, an experimental AI app that lets users generate and share interactive mini-games just by describing them in text. This makes game creation accessible to anyone, not just developers.
LLM Colosseum is a free, browser-based game where AI models compete in real-time strategy battles. It helps developers test how well AI models can use tools, like humans using apps. You can try it today with no downloads or setup.
A new analysis shows video games using generative AI for assets like art, music, and code suffer significantly worse sales on Steam. Players may prefer traditional human-made content, potentially impacting indie developers who rely on AI tools to cut costs.
Unreal Engine 5.8 now includes a server for AI agents to interact, making it easier to create complex AI-driven game worlds. This could lead to more dynamic and lifelike gameplay experiences for players.
Anthropic’s new AI model, Fable 5, can generate entire video games from simple text prompts. This could democratize game creation, making it accessible to anyone with an idea.
Google DeepMind has integrated Street View into its Genie world model, creating realistic simulations of real-world streets. This advancement could revolutionize robotics, gaming, and travel planning by offering immersive, interactive environments.
Sony is exploring AI to enhance game development, seeing it as a powerful tool. This could change how games are made, making the process faster and more creative. While larger studios embrace AI, many indie developers remain skeptical. Sony's approach could set a new standard for the industry.
Nvidia's focus on AI has alienated its core gaming community, with gamers expressing frustration over GPU shortages and prioritization. The company faces a delicate balancing act between its lucrative AI business and traditional gaming market.
Game studios are restructuring to integrate AI beyond simple copy-and-paste tasks, focusing on creative and strategic roles. This shift is transforming workflows and team dynamics in the gaming industry.
A large language model was connected to an 8-bit shoot-'em-up game, receiving structured text summaries instead of traditional inputs. The model developed strategies and discovered an exploit in the game's AI.