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.
Ep 30: Using game jams to spur innovation with GenAI and Games (AUDIO ONLY)
Welcome to 'Playing with Inference,' where we explore the intersection of AI and gaming. In this episode, hosts delve into AI's role in game jams and hackathons, featuring guests Remi Kaito and Gabrielle Duciel, co-founders of Arcade.ai.
They discuss their experiences with winning game AI hackathons, including Supercell's global contest, and how they're enabling anyone to create games effortlessly on the web with Arcade.ai. Discover Remi's early entrepreneurial journey in the Minecraft community and Gabrielle's technical insights, as they share valuable tips for hackathons and the cutting-edge technology behind their platform. Don't miss this fascinating conversation about transforming game development with AI.
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H
00:00 Introduction to AI in Game Jams and Hackathons00:16 Meet the Founders: Remi Keto and Gabrielle Dusel00:56 Remi's Journey: From Minecraft to AI Startups02:16 Gabrielle's Classical Path to CTO03:41 Remi's Hackathon Success Stories04:15 Innovative Game Concepts and AI Integration08:31 Technical Challenges and Solutions in AI Game Development13:43 Future of AI in Gaming and Industry Insights20:44 Hackathons: Strategies, Experiences, and Advice29:38 The Essence of Hackathons: Ideas Over Tech30:22 Startup Weekend: A Decade-Old Experience30:56 Different Approaches to HackathonsU31:37 Meeting New People at Hackathons31:54 Introducing Arcade AI32:26 Arcade AI: Vision and Current Progress33:04 User Experience and Accessibility in Arcade AI34:36 The Dual User Base of Arcade AI41:41 Challenges and Strategies in Game Creation Platforms44:18 Technological Foundations of Arcade AI45:50 The Importance of UX in Game Development53:16 Contextual Tools and AI Integration55:18 Closing Remarks and Future Prospects
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI
17 Dec 2025
Ep 30: Using game jams to spur innovation with GenAI and Games with Remi Kaito & Gabriel Duciel
Welcome to 'Playing with Inference,' where we explore the intersection of AI and gaming. In this episode, hosts delve into AI's role in game jams and hackathons, featuring guests Remi Kaito and Gabrielle Duciel, co-founders of Arcade.ai.
They discuss their experiences with winning game AI hackathons, including Supercell's global contest, and how they're enabling anyone to create games effortlessly on the web with Arcade.ai. Discover Remi's early entrepreneurial journey in the Minecraft community and Gabrielle's technical insights, as they share valuable tips for hackathons and the cutting-edge technology behind their platform. Don't miss this fascinating conversation about transforming game development with AI.
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H
00:00 Introduction to AI in Game Jams and Hackathons00:16 Meet the Founders: Remi Keto and Gabrielle Dusel00:56 Remi's Journey: From Minecraft to AI Startups02:16 Gabrielle's Classical Path to CTO03:41 Remi's Hackathon Success Stories04:15 Innovative Game Concepts and AI Integration08:31 Technical Challenges and Solutions in AI Game Development13:43 Future of AI in Gaming and Industry Insights20:44 Hackathons: Strategies, Experiences, and Advice29:38 The Essence of Hackathons: Ideas Over Tech30:22 Startup Weekend: A Decade-Old Experience30:56 Different Approaches to HackathonsU31:37 Meeting New People at Hackathons31:54 Introducing Arcade AI32:26 Arcade AI: Vision and Current Progress33:04 User Experience and Accessibility in Arcade AI34:36 The Dual User Base of Arcade AI41:41 Challenges and Strategies in Game Creation Platforms44:18 Technological Foundations of Arcade AI45:50 The Importance of UX in Game Development53:16 Contextual Tools and AI Integration55:18 Closing Remarks and Future Prospects
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI
18 Nov 2025
Ep 29: Exploring AI-Powered Creativity in Games with Liminal Experiences (AUDIO ONLY)
Join the 'Playing with Inference' podcast as hosts dive into the intersection of creativity in games and the role of AI, featuring guests Brendan Mulligan and Dave Lieberman, co-founders of Liminal Experiences. They discuss the development of 'Liminal Skies,' a game allowing players to design AI-powered characters. Brendan and Dave share their backgrounds at Riot Games and startups, and explore the ideas behind their creative AI storytelling platform.
The episode delves into the balance between narrative storytelling and simulation, the potential of generative AI in game development, and the future trends in the gaming industry. Don't miss this insightful discussion on the innovative approaches of Liminal Experiences to bringing creativity and AI together in gaming.
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H
00:00 Episode Intro00:15 Meet the Founders of Liminal Experiences01:05 Exploring Liminal Skies01:33 The Role of AI in Creativity04:03 Balancing Realism and Creativity07:02 AI's Impact on Gameplay12:48 The Future of Game Development20:44 Episodic Storytelling in Games30:58 Session-Based Gaming and Industry Trends33:53 The Challenge of Competing with Past and Future Games34:18 Lessons from Other Mediums: Music, Film, and Text34:55 The Smiling Curve and Industry Trends37:40 The Impact of AI on Game Development42:29 The Role of Distribution and Platforms45:06 Creators and the Future of Game Storytelling57:49 The Journey of Liminal and AI Integration01:09:48 Conclusion and Future Prospects
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI
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