Activision CEO Predicts AI Revolution In Gaming, Dreams About AI-Powered ‘Guitar Hero’ Reboot

For years, disabled individuals have actively fought to have their voices included across all facets of gaming. From studio work, to content creation, to even what I do, journalism, disabled people are undoubtedly the best advocates for themselves. We cannot accurately predict if AI will truly help or hinder their experiences.

The Future Of AI In Gaming

“It’s funny because the app in Freelancers itself is divisive,” admits Shults. “A lot of people in the hobby want to keep the experience as screen-less as possible.” For this to change, game designers will need to demonstrate how AI can be used to enhance gameplay rather than replace DMs. Like Dynamic Difficulty, companion and partner characters are a core component of many games. Targeting enemies and returning to the player after their defeat like Spirits in Elden Ring, flanking and surprising people like Ellie in The Last of Us Part I, and even Atreus’ constant hint suggestions for puzzles in God of War Ragnarök are possible because of AI. And these fan favorite characters not only add depth to stories and gameplay, they also greatly benefit disabled players.

More dynamic and personalized experiences

Inworld, for example, has tools to make it easier for developers to prototype and conceptualize game design ideas before committing to full development, so creators can iron out plans before investing significant time or resources. Inworld also offers a variety of documentation and tools for AI game development, infrastructure (including for enterprises), and more. Inworld is developing technologies that allow video game writers to create dynamic narratives and characters that embrace the chaos and creativity of players without sacrificing the believability of the in-game universe, but it can go further than that. We can anticipate more immersive and interactive experiences, with games that adapt and evolve based on player choices. The continued advancement of AI promises hyper-realistic visuals, personalized gameplay, and ever-evolving game worlds.

• I had to be flexible, but the result was a short but excellent roleplaying experience.
• Artificial intelligence (AI) is all the rage in investor circles these days, and for good reason.
• While I am not a developer, I understand what I need and what disabled players look for, but as for making everything run smoothly, I leave that to studios.
• What makes AI so effective in reactivation strategies is its ability to dive deep into player data and uncover insights that might otherwise go unnoticed.

The key here is relevance—AI ensures the right message reaches the right player at the right time. Zachary Boddy (They / Them) is a Staff Writer for Windows Central, primarily focused on covering the latest news in tech and gaming, the best Xbox and PC games, and the most interesting Windows and Xbox hardware. They have been gaming and writing for most of their life starting with the original Xbox, and started out as a freelancer for Windows Central and its sister sites in 2019.

AI Enhancing Player Experience

I want to be optimistic, but I must be cautious about it — whatever your economic or political stances, companies shouldn’t be trusted unreservedly because profits will always matter more than people. It’s an in-depth process that requires an intimate understanding of the character beyond writing simple lines of dialogue, but the result is an AI-powered brain that’s able to generate in-world responses based on that criteria. It’s fascinating in motion, and NVIDIA’s tech helps animate facial expressions and open up a direct dialogue between the player and NPC via speech.

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• The ambiguous blanket term for software that evolves and learns over time.
• Or perhaps a platforming section will extend the length of platforms if people continue to miss jumps.
• This is a significant change compared to the pre-set stories of games before AI.
• AI will likely never truly understand the individualistic nature of being disabled.

My disability, Spinal Muscular Atrophy type II presents similar symptoms, but it’s not the same for everybody. I know people who are stronger than me with greater reach and mobility in their hands, and I also know people who need extensive adaptive gaming setups to play titles that just require me to use a mouse and keyboard. If I want to challenge myself with a platforming section or riddle, I don’t want AI to take over. As AI technology progresses, the line between the virtual and the real may continue to blur, reshaping not only how we play games but also how we interact with digital worlds. The challenge will lie in leveraging AI’s power ethically and responsibly, retaining the human element that is at the core of great game development.

AI at GDC: Major moves from NVIDIA

To find out if this has now evolved into full AI involvement in games, I undertook a quest to Gen Con 2023 in Indianapolis, the largest and longest-running gaming convention in North America. It’s exciting to think of the future of accessibility and how AI can fit into the overall design of games. However, accessibility is only possible because of a deep understanding of disabled players and their needs.