No game player wants to defeat an endless wave of enemies only to find they never stood a chance against an overpowered final boss. Similarly, no player wants to effortlessly cruise through every level in a puzzle game in the first attempt, abandoning the thrill of challenge and realizing their choices don’t amount to much. …
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One of the most exciting and controversial technological developments in recent years has been the rise of generative AI in game development. This powerful technology has the potential to revolutionize various aspects of game creation, from coding to graphics and beyond. In this article, we’ll explore the impact of generative AI on game development, the …
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We’re pleased to announce that Stefan Gudmundsson has joined modl.ai as our new Vice President of Engineering. Stefan brings with him a strong career background in AI, machine learning, and data science, which will greatly contribute to our mission of providing game developers with advanced AI tools. “I’m truly excited to join modl.ai. Their dedication …
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Game development is a high-stakes industry where going over budget, delaying a launch, releasing a bug-ridden game, or failing to meet expectations can result in substantial financial losses. Studios are often judged by the success of their latest release, making risk mitigation a crucial part of the development process. One way to minimize risk is …
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Just in the past year alone, we saw a massive evolution in both the adoption and the utility of AI, but what does the near future hold? The following topics are expected to emerge in 2024 and are worth keeping an eye on over the next year, especially for game developers. 1. Game Development and …
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We are excited to announce a major update to our modl:test solution. Now, game developers can use AI testing bots to run automated QA tests with native support for Unreal Engine 5. With this update, we are bringing continuous automated QA to game developers so they can improve productivity and ship faster with fewer bugs …
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Generative AI is getting a lot of attention these days, and it’s no wonder, seeing as these programs and apps stand to transform entire industries, but there is another aspect of artificial intelligence that is also gaining speed in the game development world: AI bots for testing. The process of building virtual AI ‘players’ that …
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For the fourth consecutive year, Stanford University has released its updated database regarding the top 2% of most-cited scientists in various scientific fields. The database provides standardized information on citations, h-index, co-authorship-adjusted hm-index, citations to papers in different authorship positions, and a composite indicator. You must be asking yourself, why does that matter to modl.ai? Well, …
Autumn is here. The feeling of brooding darkness makes it a great time to play horror games. It’s that time of year when the horror fans among us eagerly await the arrival of spine-tingling releases—just in time for the spookiest time of the year! Let’s dive in as we look at upcoming titles that promise …
Throughout our History of AI series, we’ve looked at some pivotal entries in the videogames industry such as Left 4 Dead, Thief, Shadow of Mordor, and The Sims. But if you really want to get to the heart of artificial intelligence and games, we have to go back to the very origins of computing itself. …
