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Media Entertainment Tech Outlook | Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Many people are curious about how artificial intelligence (AI) technology may affect the video game business in light of its spectacular rise. A number of ways that AI has already started to affect video games are expected to continue in the future. NFTs and AI also give players and modders the chance to produce and sell their own in-game content.
Many people are curious about how artificial intelligence (AI) technology may affect the video game business in light of its spectacular rise. A number of ways that AI has already started to affect video games are expected to continue in the future.
Millions of people worldwide enjoy playing video games, which are produced for practically everyone regardless of age, gender, interests, or preferred gaming platform. In actuality, the Entertainment Software Association estimates that 65% of US people aged 18 and overplayed video games in 2020 and that the global video game market was worth over $159 billion. Why do we enjoy gaming so much? Hence, playing games helps people unwind, connect with people around the world, and feel accomplished (when played in moderation, of course). But, thanks to AI technology, one might start to notice a difference in how video games are made and played.
Virtual environments and in-game assets
Let's first examine how AI might affect gaming surroundings and resources. The surroundings of video games like No Man's Sky and Minecraft, which make use of procedural generation and randomization, are always different and randomized for the players to experience. These games provide players with a dynamic and unpredictable game play experience by combining pre-made assets and algorithms that create fresh content. Presenting players with unique difficulties and experiences each time they play keep the game interesting and engaging but also makes it more replayable.
An opportunity for players and developers
By developing dynamic, ever-evolving worlds that respond to player actions and other circumstances, developers can use AI to create virtual environments that feel more alive and interactive and have the potential to improve the realism and immersion of virtual environments for players. Also, we can anticipate interaction with smarter non-player characters. Instead of adhering to predetermined scripts, these characters will interact with players in a more human-like manner, making them seem more natural and lifelike.
A player's choices and playing history can be leveraged to generate personalized in-game materials. It can be used to evaluate player data and forecast the kinds of assets and settings that players would be interested in, giving developers the chance to provide more specialized and pertinent content. Players may have a more distinctive and interesting gaming experience as a result. The use of NFTs in video games has the potential to completely change how users interact with and enjoy in-game material. NFTs can promote the development of in-game economies where players can exchange and trade assets, leading to more strategic and rewarding game play resulting in more strategic and lucrative gaming by giving players more customization and ownership.
An opportunity for fans to create mods
Potentially, NFTs and AI have the power to revolutionize how gamers and content providers interact with and pay for in-game content. For those who make third-party skins, maps, and patches for games like Skyrim, Half-Life, and Minecraft, NFTs may open up a new source of income. These modders and producers of user-generated content can make their works available for free while still earning money from their viewers. Additionally, the more lifelike and intense gaming experiences are delivered through the usage of AI, the more probable it is that modders will have access to additional options to alter and market their works.
The future of gaming and AI
It is evident that AI may significantly cut down on the amount of effort, knowledge, and complexity needed to create a game experience. For developers, it can open up new vistas of imagination and innovation, enabling them to accelerate the development process. NFTs and AI also give players and modders the chance to produce and sell their own in-game content.
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