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I've been working on ways of algorithmically generating complete games for most of my career. This new project, by a team including my PhD student Graham Todd, Alexander Padula, Matthew Stephenson, Eric Piette, Dennis Soemers, and advised by me, has some of the most exciting results yet. We show that we can generate not only playable but interesting and enjoyable new board games. We also pioneer a new method we call GAVEL, combining fine-tuning with LLM-driven evolution in the space of a domain-specific language. Three new AI-generated board games are available to play already! You can play the freshly generated games here: https://lnkd.in/eJNyFV2p https://lnkd.in/eZ5t3qJ5 https://lnkd.in/eS-x3VbK And read the paper here: https://lnkd.in/ebq_kTdV This work can be seen as a contribution to exploring how creativity can be modeled and reproduced mechanically. But it also highlights the role of human taste in ultimately deciding which of the games are interesting *for us*.

My family loves to play #boardgames and #cardgames. And, one of the beautiful things about Semester At Sea / ISE is seeing college students embark on a voyage, put down their phones, and pull out the games. This article (and the book) explore the important role of these games on the #theoryofmind. #community #mathematics #experientiallearning #studyabroad https://bit.ly/3SuPthS

How we write game stories at NCU Technologies: At NCU Technologies, we love making games with awesome stories.  Here's how we do it: Making Up the World: First, we think up the world where our game happens. We create cool places, interesting characters, and exciting stories that players will love. Characters That Feel Real: We spend time making our game characters feel like real people. We give them stories, reasons to do stuff, and personalities that players can relate to. Making the Story Exciting: We make sure our game stories have lots of fun stuff happening. We add suspense, big moments, and times when things slow down a bit, so players don't get bored. Letting Players Choose: In our games, players get to decide what happens next. We make different paths for the story, so players can choose their adventure. Talking Like Real People: The characters in our games talk just like real people. We write words that are easy to understand and get talented actors to speak them, so players feel like they're part of the story. Working Together to Make it Great: At NCU Technologies, we all work together to make our games awesome. We listen to each other's ideas and make changes to the story to make it even better. In short, at NCU Technologies, we love making games that people enjoy playing. By creating exciting worlds, cool characters, and stories that players can be part of, we aim to make games that everyone loves to play again and again.

Creating a open game (x-men,marvel,dc,star wars)collaborate with Disney and dc and respective comics that should be integrated with in an advanced ai multi tool mechanism,and worlds costliest game collaboration game user interface and graphics with mortal Kombat latest graphics company The story line of those games are directly integrated to all comics. There are infinite no of possibilities, each time if play you get different outcome. The story line and the game play will interactive , we can learn new things etc. The comics also can be integrated in it. If any comic reader also can access it. This can change the thinking perspective of the children to learn good qualities from their inspired characters to get best future generations for better good tomorrow.

From the tender narrative threads of "The Last of Us" to the thought-provoking choices in "Detroit: Become Human," my heart has always been captivated by the power of stories within games. These narratives do more than entertain; they mirror the complexities of our world, challenging us to reflect on the essence of humanity, compassion, and ethics. It's in these digital realms that I've found not just escape but a profound connection to the myriad ways we understand life and each other. But my fascination doesn't end with narratives. Mathematics, with its universal language, weaves through the core of gaming, binding us across cultures and epochs. Whether it's the strategic depth of chess, inherited from ancient wisdom, or the simple joy of teaching my daughters the elegance of probability through card games, the mathematical underpinnings of gaming have become a bridge to wider understandings. Games, in their diverse forms, from the culturally rich origins of Snakes and Ladders to the strategic intricacies of Chess, have been a window to the past, a reflection of societies' evolution, and a testament to the universal human spirit to play, learn, and connect. The philosophy behind game design, balancing chance with strategy and weaving in compelling story arcs, resonates deeply with me, shaping not just my preferences in games but also my understanding of what it means to be engaged, challenged, and moved. In every game I play, I see a reflection of our collective journey through history, a mirror to our societal norms and challenges, and a canvas for the stories we wish to tell. This journey through the worlds of narrative and strategy in gaming is not just a pastime; it's a profound exploration of what binds us, challenges us, and ultimately, what makes us human. #gaming #videogames #boardgames #mathematics #culture #history #designphilosophy #storytelling #narratives #intellectualgrowth

One of the most interesting and intriguing computer games series I have ever played have been the #TheLongestJourney and the #Dreamfall series. To that category, easily falls also the standalone #Gateway game, based on Fredrik Pohl's sci-fi novel with the same name, that I played first time waay back in the 90s. I decided to revisit the game now, and fascinated by the possibilities of the #AI, I decided to give the #openartai a go at one of the scenes from the game. Makes me wish at least 2 things. 1) someone to relaunch the game with new graphics and an intuitive/interactive AI, and 2) make a movie based on the game, as it's such great entertainment!

Last week we launched our weird, dark, not-so-little strategy game, Solium Infernum, and the reception has been above and beyond anything I could have hoped for: PCGamesN - 9 / 10 "The best new strategy game in years." Dualshockers - 9.3 / 10 "a truly satisfying political strategy game" Slant Magazine - 9 / 10 "one of a kind" Edge Magazine - 8 / 10 "there's still nothing else that offers quite the same thrills as Solium Infernum" At the time of writing, we are an 84 on Metacritic, and hold a Mighty rating on OpenCritic. ---- This project has solidified for me the importance of PEOPLE in making games. Games aren't made by processes or corporate systems or single decision-makers; they are crafted by thousands of little decisions made every day by every person on the team. Spend your time building the trust and respect of your team. Invite them into the vision. Empower them to learn and take ownership over their decisions. This is how we create games with heart and meaning; with the heartfelt buy-in of the people who shape them every day.

I just attended an intriguing talk on NPCs with GenAI. i have been thinking about thosmyself lately, more in the context of 'serious games' like personalized coaching, attunement/affective computing applications for well being. It will be interesting to see how this develops over the next year! ofhttps://lnkd.in/giP6ieZr

Game theory enthusiasts, have you heard of stochastic games? These games, also known as Markov games, were introduced by Lloyd Shapley in the early 1950s. A stochastic game is a repeated game with probabilistic transitions played by one or more players. Stochastic games generalize Markov decision processes to multiple interacting decision-makers, as well as strategic-form games to dynamic situations where the environment changes in response to the players' choices. Interested in learning more about these fascinating games? Check out the link below to dive deeper into the world of #gametheory, #stochasticgames, and #markovgames. Link: https://lnkd.in/ggB_2ZYD

Here's something interesting - Here arrr a few games we think you might want to check out! - and consider kaedim3d.com for AI that turns images into 3d game assets in minutes #gamedev #GamingNews #GamingUpdates