Ep 21: Prompt-to-Game? Testing the limits of AI game gen

Join the latest episode of 'Playing With Inference' as the hosts dive into the fascinating world of AI-driven game creation with Jani Penttinen, CEO and co-founder of Bitmagic. 

Jani shares the journey of Bitmagic, from starting as an online role-playing game during the COVID-19 pandemic to multiple iterations in the prompt-to-game space. Explore the technical challenges, iterations of the platform, and the potential future where anyone can create engaging games using AI. 

Tune in for an insightful conversation on the past, present, and future of AI in gaming.

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00:00 Introduction and Congratulations
00:20 Exploring Gen AI in Gaming
00:46 Guest Introduction: Jani Penttinen
01:22 The Origin Story of Bitmagic
03:40 Pivoting to a New Vision
06:57 Bitmagic's Vision and Goals
08:24 Challenges and Innovations in Game Creation
18:12 The Importance of Remix Culture
26:21 Generative AI and Asset Creation
33:19 Evolution of Bitmagic
35:12 Unity vs Unreal: Tool Differences
36:05 Transition to WebGL and Mini Version
38:25 Challenges with Unity and WebGL
39:23 Exploring Web GPU and Future Prospects
49:46 AI Integration in Game Development
55:20 Balancing AI and Game Development
56:16 AI Expertise and Game Development
01:06:02 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

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