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State of AI and Games

2025/4/16
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Nabeel: 我认为游戏行业需要更多有抱负的团队尝试突破现有规则,而不是墨守成规。当前游戏市场低迷,App Store和Steam平台的商业模式也存在问题,这限制了创新和创意。AI技术在游戏领域的应用虽然在增长,但增速还不够快,其应用不应仅仅局限于降低成本,更应该用于创造新的和更好的事物。我看到了AI在游戏领域的一些令人鼓舞的创新,但同时也感到困惑,不知道2025年和2026年游戏行业的创业机会在哪里。我认为vibe coding游戏是一个值得关注的方向,它具有很强的社区性和创造性,但同时也面临着挑战,例如如何将新的能力转化为持久的产品,如何平衡游戏本身的趣味性和游戏创作过程的趣味性等。 我一直在思考,什么样的AI创业公司才能成功?我认为成功的关键在于持续积累胜利,而不是一味追求速度。持续的成功需要不断地为用户提供价值,建立创新者的品牌形象,让用户感到安心和信任。 Fraser: 新的创新会促使每个人思考下一步的行动方向。App Store的游戏市场现状令人担忧,苹果和脸书对游戏平台的处理方式也存在问题。我认为vibe coding游戏是一个很有潜力的方向,它可以带来新的游戏体验和创作方式。但是,即使是短时间的体验,也应该追求卓越,不能将短暂与伟大混淆。

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Nabeel and Fraser discuss the current state of the gaming industry, touching upon the GDC and the increasing role of AI in game development. They highlight a need for more risk-taking and innovation beyond cost reduction, noting a positive shift with more creative AI game demos this year compared to last.
  • AI's growing role in gaming is not just about cost reduction but also about enabling new forms of creativity.
  • There's a growing number of people experimenting with AI in games, but it's not growing as fast as desired.
  • A funny AI game demo showcased at GDC demonstrated the potential for creative AI applications in gaming.

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Nabeel and Fraser debrief on GDC and the opportunities for innovation beyond the conservative approaches in an industry going through a funk. They touch on the experiences at the recent GDC, including the growth of AI in gaming and the recurring challenges faced by developers. The discussion also covers the competitive landscape of AI startups, the importance of stacking wins, and the nuanced differences between building games and software products. Notably, they highlight the intriguing possibility of a vibrant game creation ecosystem driven by new model capabilities and the compelling idea of making game creation itself a multiplayer experience.

  • (00:00) - Introduction: Bridging the Gap in the Gaming Industry

  • (00:35) - GDC Week Highlights and Reflections

  • (01:41) - Challenges and Innovations in AI and Gaming

  • (03:50) - The Broken Ecosystem of Game Distribution

  • (07:45) - The Future of Game Development and Creativity

  • (19:59) - The Future of Multiplayer Coding

  • (21:09) - The Magic of New Capabilities

  • (22:07) - From Capabilities to Durable Products

  • (23:39) - Stacking Wins for Long-Term Success

  • (33:54) - Innovations in the Gaming Industry