Playing With Inference

playingwithinference

A podcast focused on the intersection of Generative AI and Games, trying to move past the hype and noise and talk with folks building in the space about real lessons learned and the current state of things.

  1. 1 天前

    Ep 21: Prompt-to-Game? Testing the limits of AI game gen (AUDIO ONLY)

    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. New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday. Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H 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 Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI

    1 小時 7 分鐘
  2. 1 天前 · 影片

    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. New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday. Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H 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 Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI

    1 小時 7 分鐘
  3. 9月9日

    Ep 20: Can AI generate worlds and stories for games? (AUDIO ONLY)

    Join the 'Playing with Inference' podcast as hosts delve into the intersection of generative AI and gaming with special guest Kayla Comalli, co-founder and CEO of Lovelace. In this episode, they explore how AI can generate worlds, stories, and dynamic gameplay. Kayla discusses Lovelace's innovative AI-powered survival game platform and shares insights from her journey from robotics to game development. The conversation also covers the importance of multiplayer and social interaction, the blend of play and creation, and the technical challenges and philosophical nuances of AI-driven game design. Don't miss this engaging discussion about the future of AI in gaming. New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday. Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests 00:24 Kayla Comalli's Background and Current Projects 01:10 Conferences and Industry Trends 02:29 Vision for AI-Powered Game Platforms 05:31 Playful Creation and Generative AI 14:48 Multiplayer Dynamics and AI Integration 24:35 Storytelling and Procedural Generation 29:46 Diving into Neural Networks and Procedural Generation 29:57 The Role of Neural Networks in Game Development 30:41 Exploring Procedural Generation Limits 33:56 Personal Journey into Game Development 36:35 From Biology to Robotics to Games 38:28 Challenges in Game Design and AI Integration 42:21 Teaching Players to Embrace Creativity 47:22 Under the Hood: Technologies and Tools 49:51 Advice for Aspiring Game Developers 57:30 The Future of Social Gaming Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI

    58 分鐘
  4. 9月9日 · 影片

    Ep 20: Can AI generate worlds and stories for games?

    Join the 'Playing with Inference' podcast as hosts delve into the intersection of generative AI and gaming with special guest Kayla Comalli, co-founder and CEO of Lovelace.   In this episode, they explore how AI can generate worlds, stories, and dynamic gameplay. Kayla discusses Lovelace's innovative AI-powered survival game platform and shares insights from her journey from robotics to game development. The conversation also covers the importance of multiplayer and social interaction, the blend of play and creation, and the technical challenges and philosophical nuances of AI-driven game design.   Don't miss this engaging discussion about the future of AI in gaming. New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday. Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests 00:24 Kayla Comalli's Background and Current Projects 01:10 Conferences and Industry Trends 02:29 Vision for AI-Powered Game Platforms 05:31 Playful Creation and Generative AI 14:48 Multiplayer Dynamics and AI Integration 24:35 Storytelling and Procedural Generation 29:46 Diving into Neural Networks and Procedural Generation 29:57 The Role of Neural Networks in Game Development 30:41 Exploring Procedural Generation Limits 33:56 Personal Journey into Game Development 36:35 From Biology to Robotics to Games 38:28 Challenges in Game Design and AI Integration 42:21 Teaching Players to Embrace Creativity 47:22 Under the Hood: Technologies and Tools 49:51 Advice for Aspiring Game Developers 57:30 The Future of Social Gaming Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI

    58 分鐘
  5. 9月2日

    Ep 19: Creating an AI native prototyping engine for mobile (AUDIO ONLY)

    Join the 'Playing with Inference' podcast as hosts explore the intersection of generative AI and puzzle games with Tomi Huila, CEO, and co-founder of Cosmic Lounge.  This episode delves into how AI is revolutionizing game development, from testing new game mechanics and generating content to optimizing marketing strategies. Tomi shares insights into the creation of their 'puzzle engine' and its impact on accelerating the design process, enhancing player experiences, and reducing development costs. Tune in to discover how AI is shaping the future of puzzle games and the gaming industry at large. New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday. Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H 00:00 Introduction to Playing with Inference 00:09 Meet Tomi Huila and Cosmic Lounge 01:02 The Genesis of Cosmic Lounge 01:59 Building the Puzzle Engine 02:40 Solving Game Development Challenges with AI 07:01 Innovative Testing Methods 10:06 Exploring Puzzle Game Mechanics 11:37 Understanding Player Behavior in Puzzle Games 12:50 Categories of Puzzle Games 18:23 Leveraging AI for Faster Game Development 19:57 The Future of AI in Game Development 27:21 Exploring the Sandbox: Extending Game Mechanics 28:28 AI in Level Generation: From Seed to Playtesting 30:25 Journey and Advice for AI Integration in Game Studios 36:01 Challenges and Solutions in AI Adoption 39:40 The Dynamic Duo: Human and AI Collaboration 50:51 AI in Marketing and Ad Creation 54:14 Future Prospects: AI in Game Development 55:49 Final Thoughts and Advice for Studios Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI

    57 分鐘
  6. 9月2日 · 影片

    Ep 19: Creating an AI native prototyping engine for mobile

    Join the 'Playing with Inference' podcast as hosts explore the intersection of generative AI and puzzle games with Tomi Huila, CEO, and co-founder of Cosmic Lounge.  This episode delves into how AI is revolutionizing game development, from testing new game mechanics and generating content to optimizing marketing strategies. Tomi shares insights into the creation of their 'puzzle engine' and its impact on accelerating the design process, enhancing player experiences, and reducing development costs. Tune in to discover how AI is shaping the future of puzzle games and the gaming industry at large. New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday. Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H 00:00 Introduction to Playing with Inference 00:09 Meet Tomi Huila and Cosmic Lounge 01:02 The Genesis of Cosmic Lounge 01:59 Building the Puzzle Engine 02:40 Solving Game Development Challenges with AI 07:01 Innovative Testing Methods 10:06 Exploring Puzzle Game Mechanics 11:37 Understanding Player Behavior in Puzzle Games 12:50 Categories of Puzzle Games 18:23 Leveraging AI for Faster Game Development 19:57 The Future of AI in Game Development 27:21 Exploring the Sandbox: Extending Game Mechanics 28:28 AI in Level Generation: From Seed to Playtesting 30:25 Journey and Advice for AI Integration in Game Studios 36:01 Challenges and Solutions in AI Adoption 39:40 The Dynamic Duo: Human and AI Collaboration 50:51 AI in Marketing and Ad Creation 54:14 Future Prospects: AI in Game Development 55:49 Final Thoughts and Advice for Studios Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI

    57 分鐘
  7. 8月26日

    Ep 18: Talking to the Winners of Supercell's AIxGames Hackathon (AUDIO ONLY)

    Join 'Playing with Inference' as they chat with Team Undefined, the winners of Supercell's recent AI Game Jam and Hackathon. Discover their project 'Prompt Me, Maybe' and learn about their journey from forming a spontaneous team to developing the project in 40 hours.  The team discusses the challenges and lessons learned in integrating AI into game development, focusing on their unique gameplay mechanics and the use of OpenAI's models. They also share insights into other innovative projects from the hackathon and reflect on what they'd do differently next time.  Tune in for an inspiring conversation on creativity, teamwork, and the future of AI in gaming. 00:00 Introduction and Event Overview 00:38 Meet the Team 03:03 Forming Team Undefined 05:14 Hackathon Theme and Initial Challenges 09:39 Project Development and Technical Details 15:54 AI Integration and Prompt Engineering 25:51 Team Roles and Final Thoughts 27:07 Adopting the Code and Initial Team Formation 27:43 Hackathon Progress and Challenges 28:53 Marketing and Presentation Efforts 29:37 Reflections on Hackathon Experience 32:28 Future Improvements and Ideas 35:02 Lessons Learned and Recommendations 46:34 Closing Thoughts and Shoutouts New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday. Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI

    55 分鐘
  8. 8月26日 · 影片

    Ep 18: Talking to the Winners of Supercell's AIxGames Hackathon

    Join 'Playing with Inference' as they chat with Team Undefined, the winners of Supercell's recent AI Game Jam and Hackathon. Discover their project 'Prompt Me, Maybe' and learn about their journey from forming a spontaneous team to developing the project in 40 hours.  The team discusses the challenges and lessons learned in integrating AI into game development, focusing on their unique gameplay mechanics and the use of OpenAI's models. They also share insights into other innovative projects from the hackathon and reflect on what they'd do differently next time.  Tune in for an inspiring conversation on creativity, teamwork, and the future of AI in gaming. 00:00 Introduction and Event Overview 00:38 Meet the Team 03:03 Forming Team Undefined 05:14 Hackathon Theme and Initial Challenges 09:39 Project Development and Technical Details 15:54 AI Integration and Prompt Engineering 25:51 Team Roles and Final Thoughts 27:07 Adopting the Code and Initial Team Formation 27:43 Hackathon Progress and Challenges 28:53 Marketing and Presentation Efforts 29:37 Reflections on Hackathon Experience 32:28 Future Improvements and Ideas 35:02 Lessons Learned and Recommendations 46:34 Closing Thoughts and Shoutouts New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday. Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI

    55 分鐘

簡介

A podcast focused on the intersection of Generative AI and Games, trying to move past the hype and noise and talk with folks building in the space about real lessons learned and the current state of things.

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