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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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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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. …
Artificial intelligence (AI) is not new to the games industry. Both players and developers can acknowledge the contributions of AI to gaming every day. But for developers, AI has become a universal tool that provides enhanced experiences and cost reductions. Why? In the games industry, developers are often faced with the perennial challenge of reducing …
In June 26-30 2023, the AI and Games Summer School held its 5th annual event at Microsoft Research in Cambridge, UK, which aimed to delve into emerging AI tools and techniques in gaming. Although the summer school had its academic roots, it welcomed industry speakers to showcase their work and offer insights into AI in …
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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 …
