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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. 5D AGO

    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 min

  2. 5D AGO · VIDEO

    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 min

  3. AUG 20

    Ep 17: How Supercell is supporting AI-native innovation (AUDIO ONLY)

    Join 'Playing with Inference' podcast hosts Ramon and Aaron at the Supercell offices for a special episode with guest Otto Söderlund, AI lead at Supercell.  Otto discusses his journey from software engineer to entrepreneur, and now an AI leader. He offers detailed insights into Supercell's AI initiatives, which are divided into giving 'superpowers' to employees, automating live operations, and innovating game products. Otto also describes the purpose and structure of the AI Innovation Lab, which aims to explore radical ideas and support both external and internal projects. The conversation covers the role of AI in enhancing creativity, the balance of innovation and practical application, and the future potential of AI in gaming and entertainment.  Don't miss this deep dive into how generative AI is set to transform the gaming industry.   00:00 Introduction to Playing With Inference 00:21 Meet Otto Switzerland: From Computer Nerd to AI Lead 00:57 Supercell's AI Initiatives: Empowering Employees and Innovating Games 03:03 AI Innovation Lab: Fostering Creativity and Crazy Ideas 07:05 Challenges and Strategies in AI Game Development 21:10 The Future of Games: Interactive Experiences and Player Creativity 29:25 Monetization and Unit Economics in AI-Powered Games 30:56 Future of Inference Engines 31:24 Innovating in Monetization 31:42 Nailing the User Experience 32:12 Startup Challenges and Cold Start Problems 34:05 Gaming Industry's Unique Opportunities 35:20 Scaling and Product Market Fit 36:25 AI Innovation Lab's Role 36:48 Challenges in Game Development 41:29 Role of Publishers in AI Games 52:49 Competing with Social Media 57:49 Building the AI Innovation Community 59:44 Conclusion and Future Outlook 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

    1h 3m

  4. AUG 20 · VIDEO

    Ep 17: How Supercell is supporting AI-native innovation

    Join 'Playing with Inference' podcast hosts Ramon and Aaron at the Supercell offices for a special episode with guest Otto Söderlund, AI lead at Supercell.  Otto discusses his journey from software engineer to entrepreneur, and now an AI leader. He offers detailed insights into Supercell's AI initiatives, which are divided into giving 'superpowers' to employees, automating live operations, and innovating game products. Otto also describes the purpose and structure of the AI Innovation Lab, which aims to explore radical ideas and support both external and internal projects. The conversation covers the role of AI in enhancing creativity, the balance of innovation and practical application, and the future potential of AI in gaming and entertainment.  Don't miss this deep dive into how generative AI is set to transform the gaming industry.   00:00 Introduction to Playing With Inference 00:21 Meet Otto Switzerland: From Computer Nerd to AI Lead 00:57 Supercell's AI Initiatives: Empowering Employees and Innovating Games 03:03 AI Innovation Lab: Fostering Creativity and Crazy Ideas 07:05 Challenges and Strategies in AI Game Development 21:10 The Future of Games: Interactive Experiences and Player Creativity 29:25 Monetization and Unit Economics in AI-Powered Games 30:56 Future of Inference Engines 31:24 Innovating in Monetization 31:42 Nailing the User Experience 32:12 Startup Challenges and Cold Start Problems 34:05 Gaming Industry's Unique Opportunities 35:20 Scaling and Product Market Fit 36:25 AI Innovation Lab's Role 36:48 Challenges in Game Development 41:29 Role of Publishers in AI Games 52:49 Competing with Social Media 57:49 Building the AI Innovation Community 59:44 Conclusion and Future Outlook 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

    1h 3m

  5. AUG 12

    Ep 16: Examples of AI-Native Games & Mechanics (AUDIO ONLY)

    Welcome to 'Playing with Inference'! In this episode, hosts Aaron and Ramon dive deep into what constitutes an AI native game. Building on their prior theoretical discussion, they explore real-world examples like AI Dungeon and Infinite Craft, examining how these games utilize machine learning for unique player experiences.  The conversation covers how AI native games differ from AI-enhanced game development, the potential impacts on game design, and the future of AI in gaming. They also discuss the role of AI in dynamically generating content, enhancing player engagement, and the ongoing challenge of balancing technology with creative intent.  Don't miss this insightful exploration of the next frontier in gaming! 00:00 Introduction to AI Native Games 00:35 Defining AI Native Games 00:48 Machine Learning vs. Procedural Generation 03:17 Examples of AI Native Games 05:30 AI as a Proxy for Game Designers 07:20 Dynamic Content Generation 10:18 Challenges and Opportunities 18:32 Current State and Future Prospects 26:00 Early Stages of AI in Gaming 28:22 Challenges and Costs in AI Game Development 30:56 The Importance of Experimentation 34:04 Future of AI in Multiplayer Games 39:21 Desired AI Game Experiences 48:52 Closing Thoughts and Community Engagement 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

    52 min

  6. AUG 12 · VIDEO

    Ep 16: Examples of AI-Native Games & Mechanics

    Welcome to 'Playing with Inference'! In this episode, hosts Aaron and Ramon dive deep into what constitutes an AI native game. Building on their prior theoretical discussion, they explore real-world examples like AI Dungeon and Infinite Craft, examining how these games utilize machine learning for unique player experiences.  The conversation covers how AI native games differ from AI-enhanced game development, the potential impacts on game design, and the future of AI in gaming. They also discuss the role of AI in dynamically generating content, enhancing player engagement, and the ongoing challenge of balancing technology with creative intent.  Don't miss this insightful exploration of the next frontier in gaming! 00:00 Introduction to AI Native Games 00:35 Defining AI Native Games 00:48 Machine Learning vs. Procedural Generation 03:17 Examples of AI Native Games 05:30 AI as a Proxy for Game Designers 07:20 Dynamic Content Generation 10:18 Challenges and Opportunities 18:32 Current State and Future Prospects 26:00 Early Stages of AI in Gaming 28:22 Challenges and Costs in AI Game Development 30:56 The Importance of Experimentation 34:04 Future of AI in Multiplayer Games 39:21 Desired AI Game Experiences 48:52 Closing Thoughts and Community Engagement 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

    52 min

  7. AUG 5

    Ep 15: What Defines an 'AI Native' Game? (AUDIO ONLY)

    Join the 'Playing with Inference' podcast as we dive into the fascinating interplay between generative AI and the gaming world.  In this episode, we embark on a deep theoretical exploration of what truly constitutes an AI native game. Ramon and Aaron discuss the evolving definitions and boundaries, debating the nuances between machine learning-enhanced systems and traditional procedural generation. They also examine the critical role of player experience, narrative control, and the unique capabilities that AI brings to the gaming table. Examples like 'AI Dungeon' and 'Character AI' provide real-world context to these discussions. Lastly, we touch upon the future impact on game genres and even ponder if AI systems could push the boundaries of gaming into a new medium.  Don’t miss this engaging conversation, and join us as we collectively shape the future of AI in gaming. Your feedback is invaluable—reach out to us via Discord, email, or video comments. 00:00 Introduction to AI Native Games 00:33 Defining AI Native Games 00:53 Community Engagement and Feedback 01:58 Exploring AI's Unique Capabilities in Gaming 02:46 Challenges in Defining AI Native Games 05:13 Player Experience and AI Integration 10:13 Narrative Control and Player Agency 18:26 Machine Learning in Game Design 20:47 AI's Impact on Player Experience 24:12 Defining AI Native Games 24:38 Procedural Generation vs. Machine Learning 25:48 The Evolution of AI in Games 26:31 Impact of AI on Game Genres 30:26 Character AI: A New Frontier 33:37 Emergent Behavior in Games 38:21 Machine Learning's Role in Game Development 45:12 Conclusion: The Future of AI in Gaming 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

    47 min

  8. AUG 5 · VIDEO

    Ep 15: What Defines an 'AI Native' Game?

    Join the 'Playing with Inference' podcast as we dive into the fascinating interplay between generative AI and the gaming world.  In this episode, we embark on a deep theoretical exploration of what truly constitutes an AI native game. Ramon and Aaron discuss the evolving definitions and boundaries, debating the nuances between machine learning-enhanced systems and traditional procedural generation. They also examine the critical role of player experience, narrative control, and the unique capabilities that AI brings to the gaming table. Examples like 'AI Dungeon' and 'Character AI' provide real-world context to these discussions. Lastly, we touch upon the future impact on game genres and even ponder if AI systems could push the boundaries of gaming into a new medium.  Don’t miss this engaging conversation, and join us as we collectively shape the future of AI in gaming. Your feedback is invaluable—reach out to us via Discord, email, or video comments. 00:00 Introduction to AI Native Games 00:33 Defining AI Native Games 00:53 Community Engagement and Feedback 01:58 Exploring AI's Unique Capabilities in Gaming 02:46 Challenges in Defining AI Native Games 05:13 Player Experience and AI Integration 10:13 Narrative Control and Player Agency 18:26 Machine Learning in Game Design 20:47 AI's Impact on Player Experience 24:12 Defining AI Native Games 24:38 Procedural Generation vs. Machine Learning 25:48 The Evolution of AI in Games 26:31 Impact of AI on Game Genres 30:26 Character AI: A New Frontier 33:37 Emergent Behavior in Games 38:21 Machine Learning's Role in Game Development 45:12 Conclusion: The Future of AI in Gaming 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

    47 min
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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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