With procedural content generation (PCG) we can create algorithms that design new weapons, characters, dungeons, and even entire worlds. This seems quite commonplace today, with games such as No Man’s Sky and Elite: Dangerous putting players in the face of the infinite: with millions upon millions of unique planets to visit in an ever-expanding universe. …
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Building AI for games is much more than just characters. While it’s now being used to improve animation, spot bugs and even detect cheaters, arguably the second most popular application is in generating videogame content. One of the biggest challenges any game developer can face is ensuring a lot of variety. Bringing players back to …
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When we consider artificial intelligence for non-player characters (NPCs) in games and how it evolved over the years, two of the most influential games come from the first-person shooter genre: Half-Life and Halo 2. Welcome to Black Mesa Half-Life, released on PC by Valve back in 1998 and it was a real turning point for …
When you head to a search engine and type ‘top 10 best videogame AI’, the resulting lists and articles will often contain many a familiar face if you’re been reading the History of AI series. You’ll find classics like StarCraft or Halo, and perhaps some beloved stealth games like Splinter Cell or The Last of …
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Have you ever wanted to play some good games but can’t find time because you must study or work late hours? We know the feeling. Most of us need more time because we have so many things to do. That’s why we recommend you play some cozy games to help you relax and unwind. Cozy …
As a homage to modl.ai’s mission of seeking to remove the shackles of gamedevelopment, our team attended and participated in the March 2023 GameDevelopers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco, CA. Through meeting andconnecting with current and future game developers and publishers, the modl.aiteam was able to spark conversations around the continued transformation of AIengines, specifically …
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Remakes and remasters are becoming more and more common today, especially in the video game industry. It allows games to reach a broader audience of potential players and provides an easy way for developers to earn additional revenue from popular titles. Many gamers prefer remakes and remaster games because they allow them to revisit their …
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The world of indie gaming continues to thrive and evolve. More games are released yearly to push the boundaries of creativity and imagination. This year will be as great as any other since we’re going to get some incredible indie games that will hit the scene. This year’s lineup includes a diverse selection of games …
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If you’re looking to get started working in AI for games, it can all be a little intimidating. Artificial intelligence (and machine learning) is a very big field! There’s a lot to unpack here. One great way to find out more is to learn from the experts. The Game Developers Conference runs in San Francisco …
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When we think of artificial intelligence for video games, we typically think of opponents or adversaries: non-player characters designed to present a challenge or fill the world with activity and life. But quite often, it can be used to create more realistic simulations of human behavior. Complex systems are full of individual characters that might …
