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Playing With InferenceEp 30: Using game jams to spur innovation with GenAI and Games with Remi Kaito & Gabriel DucielWelcome 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 f...
2025-12-1757 minPlaying With InferenceEp 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 f...
2025-12-1757 minPlaying With InferenceEp 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 m...
2025-11-181h 03Playing With InferenceEp 29: Exploring AI-Powered Creativity in Games with Liminal ExperiencesJoin 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 m...
2025-11-181h 03Playing With InferenceEp 28: Exploring the allure and challenges of the LLM driven game masterJoin the 'Playing with Inference' podcast as we explore the intersection of generative AI and tabletop gaming. Today's episode revisits the digital translation and enhancement of RPG experiences through AI. Featuring Will and David, co-founders of Friends and Fables, the discussion dives into their journey from a simple Discord bot to a platform for AI-driven RPGs.
Discover how their system integrates persistent game state, dynamic world-building, and the challenges of balancing creativity with constraints. We also talk about the technical nuances of using different AI models and their approach to optimizing speed and costs. Whether you're a f...
2025-11-1155 minPlaying With InferenceEp 28: Exploring the allure and challenges of the LLM game master (AUDIO ONLY)Join the 'Playing with Inference' podcast as we explore the intersection of generative AI and tabletop gaming. Today's episode revisits the digital translation and enhancement of RPG experiences through AI. Featuring Will and David, co-founders of Friends and Fables, the discussion dives into their journey from a simple Discord bot to a platform for AI-driven RPGs.
Discover how their system integrates persistent game state, dynamic world-building, and the challenges of balancing creativity with constraints. We also talk about the technical nuances of using different AI models and their approach to optimizing speed and costs. Whether you're a f...
2025-11-1155 minPlaying With InferenceEp 27: The Future of Game Engines and Creative Play with Nuno Leiria (AUDIO ONLY)Welcome to 'Playing with Inference,' a podcast where we explore the intersection of AI and gaming. In this episode, we delve into the concept of playful creation with Nuno Leiria, founder of Nilo — a platform designed for creating games as easily as playing them.
With over 15 years of experience in the game development industry, Nuno has worked on titles like Fortnite and Fable, focusing particularly on game engines. He shares his journey, explaining how generative AI is transforming game development by making complex tasks easier and more enjoyable. Learn about Nilo’s innovative approach to combining AI-dr...
2025-11-0453 minPlaying With InferenceEp 27: The Future of Game Engines and Creative Play with Nuno LeiriaWelcome to 'Playing with Inference,' a podcast where we explore the intersection of AI and gaming. In this episode, we delve into the concept of playful creation with Nuno Leiria, founder of Nilo — a platform designed for creating games as easily as playing them.
With over 15 years of experience in the game development industry, Nuno has worked on titles like Fortnite and Fable, focusing particularly on game engines. He shares his journey, explaining how generative AI is transforming game development by making complex tasks easier and more enjoyable. Learn about Nilo’s innovative approach to combining AI-dr...
2025-11-0453 minPlaying With InferenceEp 26: Games, AI, and Agents to Amplify QA Testing with Jan Schnyder (AUDIO ONLY)In this episode of 'Playing with Inference,' hosts discuss AI-powered QA and agent-based QA testing in gaming with Jan Schnyder, co-founder and CEO of Nunu AI. Jan shares insights on how Nunu AI is building advanced AI agents to play and test games, the complexities of automated game testing, and the future of AI in QA.
The conversation also explores the intersection of robotics, game development, and artificial intelligence, along with the challenges of replicating human-like testing behaviors and understanding game intent. Join us for a deep dive into the cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of g...
2025-10-291h 01Playing With InferenceEp 26: Games, AI, and Agents to Amplify QA Testing with Jan SchnyderIn this episode of 'Playing with Inference,' hosts discuss AI-powered QA and agent-based QA testing in gaming with Jan Schnyder, co-founder and CEO of Nunu AI. Jan shares insights on how Nunu AI is building advanced AI agents to play and test games, the complexities of automated game testing, and the future of AI in QA.
The conversation also explores the intersection of robotics, game development, and artificial intelligence, along with the challenges of replicating human-like testing behaviors and understanding game intent. Join us for a deep dive into the cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of g...
2025-10-291h 01Playing With InferenceEp 25: The challenge of designing ai-native games todayIn this episode of 'Playing With Inference,' the podcast dives deep into the future of AI in gaming with special guest Julian Togelius, an authority in the intersection of AI and games. Julian discusses the concept of infinite games, where AI-generated content can create endless replayability. The conversation moves through the technological hurdles and design challenges that come with implementing advanced AI in games, focusing on how AI can adapt to individual players. Julian also provides insights into the business models necessary for sustaining AI-driven games and shares his thoughts on the economic definition of Artificial General Intelligence...
2025-10-221h 07Playing With InferenceEp 25: The challenge of designing ai-native games today (AUDIO ONLY)In this episode of 'Playing With Inference,' the podcast dives deep into the future of AI in gaming with special guest Julian Togelius, an authority in the intersection of AI and games. Julian discusses the concept of infinite games, where AI-generated content can create endless replayability. The conversation moves through the technological hurdles and design challenges that come with implementing advanced AI in games, focusing on how AI can adapt to individual players. Julian also provides insights into the business models necessary for sustaining AI-driven games and shares his thoughts on the economic definition of Artificial General Intelligence...
2025-10-221h 07Playing With InferenceEp 24: Recap of SF Tech Week and Preview of LA EventsIn this episode of Playing With Inference, the hosts recap their recent event during SF Tech Week, highlighting the dynamic atmosphere, the variety of game demos, and the engaging conversations with industry professionals. They discuss the setup of the event, the types of games showcased, and the importance of building a community around AI and games. They also preview their upcoming event in LA Tech Week and express excitement about future initiatives like game jams and hackathons. Special thanks are given to sponsors and partners who made the event possible. Join the discussion as they explore the state of...
2025-10-1425 minPlaying With InferenceEp 24: Recap of SF Tech Week and Preview of LA Events (AUDIO ONLY)In this episode of Playing With Inference, the hosts recap their recent event during SF Tech Week, highlighting the dynamic atmosphere, the variety of game demos, and the engaging conversations with industry professionals. They discuss the setup of the event, the types of games showcased, and the importance of building a community around AI and games. They also preview their upcoming event in LA Tech Week and express excitement about future initiatives like game jams and hackathons. Special thanks are given to sponsors and partners who made the event possible. Join the discussion as they explore the state of...
2025-10-1425 minPlaying With InferenceEp 23: Searching for new ai-native game primitives (AUDIO ONLY)Welcome to another episode of 'Playing With Inference,' where we delve into the fascinating intersection of generative AI and gaming.
In this episode, we explore AI game primitives and the innovative mechanics that allow for the creation of entirely new gaming experiences. Our special guest, Brian Tanner, CEO and co-founder of Artificial Agency, joins us to discuss his journey from being a research engineer at DeepMind specializing in reinforcement learning to launching a startup focused on building behavior engines for AI-driven games.
Brian shares intriguing stories, including encounters with emergent behaviors in AI agents, an...
2025-09-301h 05Playing With InferenceEp 23: Searching for new ai-native game primitivesWelcome to another episode of 'Playing With Inference,' where we delve into the fascinating intersection of generative AI and gaming.
In this episode, we explore AI game primitives and the innovative mechanics that allow for the creation of entirely new gaming experiences. Our special guest, Brian Tanner, CEO and co-founder of Artificial Agency, joins us to discuss his journey from being a research engineer at DeepMind specializing in reinforcement learning to launching a startup focused on building behavior engines for AI-driven games.
Brian shares intriguing stories, including encounters with emergent behaviors in AI agents, an...
2025-09-301h 05Playing With InferenceEp 22: Exploring advances in voice AI for gamesJoin the 'Playing with Inference' podcast as hosts discuss the impact of generative AI on voice applications within gaming, featuring guest Bart Krol.
The episode delves into Bart's experiences from his deep engineering background and recent work with a Y Combinator startup focused on voice AI. From reminiscing about Riot Games to tackling the complexities of creating AI-driven Dungeon Masters for tabletop role-playing games, Bart shares insights on overcoming technical challenges and the nuances of voice interaction in games.
Explore the future of AI in storytelling, user interfaces, and the unique complications faced by AI ga...
2025-09-231h 03Playing With InferenceEp 22: Exploring advances in voice AI for games (AUDIO ONLY)Join the 'Playing with Inference' podcast as hosts discuss the impact of generative AI on voice applications within gaming, featuring guest Bart Krol.
The episode delves into Bart's experiences from his deep engineering background and recent work with a Y Combinator startup focused on voice AI. From reminiscing about Riot Games to tackling the complexities of creating AI-driven Dungeon Masters for tabletop role-playing games, Bart shares insights on overcoming technical challenges and the nuances of voice interaction in games.
Explore the future of AI in storytelling, user interfaces, and the unique complications faced by AI ga...
2025-09-231h 03Playing With InferenceEp 21: Prompt-to-Game? Testing the limits of AI game genJoin the latest episode of 'Playing With Inference' as the hosts dive into the fascinating world of AI-driven game creation with Jani Penttinen, CEO and co-founder of Bitmagic.
Jani shares the journey of Bitmagic, from starting as an online role-playing game during the COVID-19 pandemic to multiple iterations in the prompt-to-game space. Explore the technical challenges, iterations of the platform, and the potential future where anyone can create engaging games using AI.
Tune in for an insightful conversation on the past, present, and future of AI in gaming.
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2025-09-161h 07Playing With InferenceEp 21: Prompt-to-Game? Testing the limits of AI game gen (AUDIO ONLY)Join the latest episode of 'Playing With Inference' as the hosts dive into the fascinating world of AI-driven game creation with Jani Penttinen, CEO and co-founder of Bitmagic.
Jani shares the journey of Bitmagic, from starting as an online role-playing game during the COVID-19 pandemic to multiple iterations in the prompt-to-game space. Explore the technical challenges, iterations of the platform, and the potential future where anyone can create engaging games using AI.
Tune in for an insightful conversation on the past, present, and future of AI in gaming.
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2025-09-161h 07Playing With InferenceEp 20: Can AI generate worlds and stories for games? (AUDIO ONLY)Join the 'Playing with Inference' podcast as hosts delve into the intersection of generative AI and gaming with special guest Kayla Comalli, co-founder and CEO of Lovelace. In this episode, they explore how AI can generate worlds, stories, and dynamic gameplay. Kayla discusses Lovelace's innovative AI-powered survival game platform and shares insights from her journey from robotics to game development. The conversation also covers the importance of multiplayer and social interaction, the blend of play and creation, and the technical challenges and philosophical nuances of AI-driven game design. Don't miss this engaging discussion about the future of AI in...
2025-09-0958 minPlaying With InferenceEp 20: Can AI generate worlds and stories for games?Join the 'Playing with Inference' podcast as hosts delve into the intersection of generative AI and gaming with special guest Kayla Comalli, co-founder and CEO of Lovelace.
In this episode, they explore how AI can generate worlds, stories, and dynamic gameplay. Kayla discusses Lovelace's innovative AI-powered survival game platform and shares insights from her journey from robotics to game development. The conversation also covers the importance of multiplayer and social interaction, the blend of play and creation, and the technical challenges and philosophical nuances of AI-driven game design.
Don't miss this en...
2025-09-0958 minPlaying With InferenceEp 19: Creating an AI native prototyping engine for mobileJoin the 'Playing with Inference' podcast as hosts explore the intersection of generative AI and puzzle games with Tomi Huila, CEO, and co-founder of Cosmic Lounge.
This episode delves into how AI is revolutionizing game development, from testing new game mechanics and generating content to optimizing marketing strategies. Tomi shares insights into the creation of their 'puzzle engine' and its impact on accelerating the design process, enhancing player experiences, and reducing development costs. Tune in to discover how AI is shaping the future of puzzle games and the gaming industry at large.
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2025-09-0257 minPlaying With InferenceEp 19: Creating an AI native prototyping engine for mobile (AUDIO ONLY)Join the 'Playing with Inference' podcast as hosts explore the intersection of generative AI and puzzle games with Tomi Huila, CEO, and co-founder of Cosmic Lounge.
This episode delves into how AI is revolutionizing game development, from testing new game mechanics and generating content to optimizing marketing strategies. Tomi shares insights into the creation of their 'puzzle engine' and its impact on accelerating the design process, enhancing player experiences, and reducing development costs. Tune in to discover how AI is shaping the future of puzzle games and the gaming industry at large.
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2025-09-0257 minPlaying With InferenceEp 18: Talking to the Winners of Supercell's AIxGames HackathonJoin 'Playing with Inference' as they chat with Team Undefined, the winners of Supercell's recent AI Game Jam and Hackathon. Discover their project 'Prompt Me, Maybe' and learn about their journey from forming a spontaneous team to developing the project in 40 hours.
The team discusses the challenges and lessons learned in integrating AI into game development, focusing on their unique gameplay mechanics and the use of OpenAI's models. They also share insights into other innovative projects from the hackathon and reflect on what they'd do differently next time.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation on cr...
2025-08-2654 minPlaying With InferenceEp 18: Talking to the Winners of Supercell's AIxGames Hackathon (AUDIO ONLY)Join 'Playing with Inference' as they chat with Team Undefined, the winners of Supercell's recent AI Game Jam and Hackathon. Discover their project 'Prompt Me, Maybe' and learn about their journey from forming a spontaneous team to developing the project in 40 hours.
The team discusses the challenges and lessons learned in integrating AI into game development, focusing on their unique gameplay mechanics and the use of OpenAI's models. They also share insights into other innovative projects from the hackathon and reflect on what they'd do differently next time.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation on cr...
2025-08-2654 minPlaying With InferenceEp 17: How Supercell is supporting AI-native innovation (AUDIO ONLY)Join 'Playing with Inference' podcast hosts Ramon and Aaron at the Supercell offices for a special episode with guest Otto Söderlund, AI lead at Supercell.
Otto discusses his journey from software engineer to entrepreneur, and now an AI leader. He offers detailed insights into Supercell's AI initiatives, which are divided into giving 'superpowers' to employees, automating live operations, and innovating game products. Otto also describes the purpose and structure of the AI Innovation Lab, which aims to explore radical ideas and support both external and internal projects. The conversation covers the role of AI in enhancing cr...
2025-08-201h 02Playing With InferenceEp 17: How Supercell is supporting AI-native innovationJoin 'Playing with Inference' podcast hosts Ramon and Aaron at the Supercell offices for a special episode with guest Otto Söderlund, AI lead at Supercell.
Otto discusses his journey from software engineer to entrepreneur, and now an AI leader. He offers detailed insights into Supercell's AI initiatives, which are divided into giving 'superpowers' to employees, automating live operations, and innovating game products. Otto also describes the purpose and structure of the AI Innovation Lab, which aims to explore radical ideas and support both external and internal projects. The conversation covers the role of AI in enhancing cr...
2025-08-201h 02Playing With InferenceEp 16: Examples of AI-Native Games & Mechanics (AUDIO ONLY)Welcome to 'Playing with Inference'! In this episode, hosts Aaron and Ramon dive deep into what constitutes an AI native game. Building on their prior theoretical discussion, they explore real-world examples like AI Dungeon and Infinite Craft, examining how these games utilize machine learning for unique player experiences.
The conversation covers how AI native games differ from AI-enhanced game development, the potential impacts on game design, and the future of AI in gaming. They also discuss the role of AI in dynamically generating content, enhancing player engagement, and the ongoing challenge of balancing technology with creative intent. ...
2025-08-1251 minPlaying With InferenceEp 16: Examples of AI-Native Games & MechanicsWelcome to 'Playing with Inference'! In this episode, hosts Aaron and Ramon dive deep into what constitutes an AI native game. Building on their prior theoretical discussion, they explore real-world examples like AI Dungeon and Infinite Craft, examining how these games utilize machine learning for unique player experiences.
The conversation covers how AI native games differ from AI-enhanced game development, the potential impacts on game design, and the future of AI in gaming. They also discuss the role of AI in dynamically generating content, enhancing player engagement, and the ongoing challenge of balancing technology with creative intent. ...
2025-08-1251 minPlaying With InferenceEp 15: What Defines an 'AI Native' Game?Join the 'Playing with Inference' podcast as we dive into the fascinating interplay between generative AI and the gaming world.
In this episode, we embark on a deep theoretical exploration of what truly constitutes an AI native game. Ramon and Aaron discuss the evolving definitions and boundaries, debating the nuances between machine learning-enhanced systems and traditional procedural generation. They also examine the critical role of player experience, narrative control, and the unique capabilities that AI brings to the gaming table. Examples like 'AI Dungeon' and 'Character AI' provide real-world context to these discussions. Lastly, we touch upon t...
2025-08-0546 minPlaying With InferenceEp 15: What Defines an 'AI Native' Game? (AUDIO ONLY)Join the 'Playing with Inference' podcast as we dive into the fascinating interplay between generative AI and the gaming world.
In this episode, we embark on a deep theoretical exploration of what truly constitutes an AI native game. Ramon and Aaron discuss the evolving definitions and boundaries, debating the nuances between machine learning-enhanced systems and traditional procedural generation. They also examine the critical role of player experience, narrative control, and the unique capabilities that AI brings to the gaming table. Examples like 'AI Dungeon' and 'Character AI' provide real-world context to these discussions. Lastly, we touch upon t...
2025-08-0546 minPlaying With InferenceEp 14: Unit Economics in AI-Native GamesWelcome to 'Playing with Inference,' a podcast at the crossroads of AI and gaming. In this episode, we speak with Josh English, the Chief Technology Officer at Series Entertainment, about the intricate economics and challenges of running generative AI systems at scale in the gaming industry.
We dive deep into the cost considerations, strategic resource allocation, and innovative AI mechanics that define category-leading entertainment. Josh shares insights from his experiences working on notable projects, including developing AI-native games for Netflix. He also discusses the importance of balancing rapid experimentation with in-depth cost analysis and the tools a...
2025-07-291h 08Playing With InferenceEp 14: Unit Economics in AI-Native Games (AUDIO ONLY)Welcome to 'Playing with Inference,' a podcast at the crossroads of AI and gaming. In this episode, we speak with Josh English, the Chief Technology Officer at Series Entertainment, about the intricate economics and challenges of running generative AI systems at scale in the gaming industry.
We dive deep into the cost considerations, strategic resource allocation, and innovative AI mechanics that define category-leading entertainment. Josh shares insights from his experiences working on notable projects, including developing AI-native games for Netflix. He also discusses the importance of balancing rapid experimentation with in-depth cost analysis and the tools a...
2025-07-291h 08Playing With InferenceEp 13: Current State of GenAI in Games (July 2025)Welcome to 'Playing with Inference,' a podcast at the crossroads of AI and gaming. In this episode, hosts sit down with Eric Kress, co-host of Deconstructor of Fun and game industry consultant.
We break down what's going on in the space here in the summer of 2025, taking a look at the trend of the industry and GenAI companies playing in the space. Eric breaks down all the current industry challenges, and opportunities, and gives his critical voice to the pitfalls and opportunities in the space.
Eric is a great view on this because while h...
2025-07-2258 minPlaying With InferenceEp 13: Current State of GenAI in Games (July 2025) (AUDIO ONLY)Welcome to 'Playing with Inference,' a podcast at the crossroads of AI and gaming. In this episode, hosts sit down with Eric Kress, co-host of Deconstructor of Fun and game industry consultant.
We break down what's going on in the space here in the summer of 2025, taking a look at the trend of the industry and GenAI companies playing in the space. Eric breaks down all the current industry challenges, and opportunities, and gives his critical voice to the pitfalls and opportunities in the space.
Eric is a great view on this because while h...
2025-07-2258 minPlaying With InferenceEp 12: Rethinking AI Integration in GamingWelcome to 'Playing with Inference,' a podcast at the crossroads of AI and gaming. In this episode, hosts sit down with Rich Sun, CTO of Playful AI and former leader at Netflix Games and Meta.
Rich shares his unique perspectives on the role of AI in the gaming sector, reflecting on his extensive career in the industry. From discussing generative AI's potential to transform game development to the challenges of integrating AI into existing workflows, the conversation covers a range of critical topics. Rich also explores the investment landscape, the need for cheat-smart design, and the i...
2025-07-151h 03Playing With InferenceEp 12: Rethinking AI Integration in Gaming (AUDIO ONLY)Welcome to 'Playing with Inference,' a podcast at the crossroads of AI and gaming. In this episode, hosts sit down with Rich Sun, CTO of Playful AI and former leader at Netflix Games and Meta.
Rich shares his unique perspectives on the role of AI in the gaming sector, reflecting on his extensive career in the industry. From discussing generative AI's potential to transform game development to the challenges of integrating AI into existing workflows, the conversation covers a range of critical topics. Rich also explores the investment landscape, the need for cheat-smart design, and the i...
2025-07-151h 03Playing With InferenceEp 11: Using Machine Learning to Create Emergent FunIn this episode, we dive into the integration of broader machine learning within game development, featuring Jorge Val, co-founder and CEO of Latent Technology. Jorge discusses his journey from academia and research into game development, specifically focusing on generative AI for real-time physics-based animations. Highlights include an exploration of Jorge's background, the inception of Latent Technology, and their work in creating emergent physical behaviors in games. We touch upon the challenges and potential of using machine learning models for non-humanoid creatures, the future of AI in games, and how Latent Technology can enhance immersive gameplay experiences.
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2025-07-081h 04Playing With InferenceEp 11: Using Machine Learning to Create Emergent Fun (AUDIO ONLY)In this episode, we dive into the integration of broader machine learning within game development, featuring Jorge Val, co-founder and CEO of Latent Technology. Jorge discusses his journey from academia and research into game development, specifically focusing on generative AI for real-time physics-based animations. Highlights include an exploration of Jorge's background, the inception of Latent Technology, and their work in creating emergent physical behaviors in games. We touch upon the challenges and potential of using machine learning models for non-humanoid creatures, the future of AI in games, and how Latent Technology can enhance immersive gameplay experiences.
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2025-07-081h 04Playing With InferenceEp 10: GenAI Advances in 3D Character AnimationIn this episode, we chat with Viren Tellis, CEO and co-founder of Uthana, about the transformative potential of generative AI in the 3D animation pipeline for games. Viren explains Uthana's journey from its inception to its current state, focusing on its ability to generate real-time, on-demand animations.
Key topics include the evolution and speed of AI integration in animation, the challenges and potential of AI models, and the future landscape of real-time generative animation. Whether you're a game developer, animator, or someone interested in the cutting-edge of AI, this episode offers deep insights into how technology is r...
2025-07-0154 minPlaying With InferenceEp 10: GenAI Advances in 3D Character Animation (AUDIO ONLY)THIS IS THE AUDIO ONLY VERSION OF THE EPISODE
In this episode, we chat with Viren Tellis, CEO and co-founder of Uthana, about the transformative potential of generative AI in the 3D animation pipeline for games. Viren explains Uthana's journey from its inception to its current state, focusing on its ability to generate real-time, on-demand animations.
Key topics include the evolution and speed of AI integration in animation, the challenges and potential of AI models, and the future landscape of real-time generative animation. Whether you're a game developer, animator, or someone interested in th...
2025-07-0154 minPlaying With InferenceEp 9: Lessons from the Release and Success of Suck Up!In this episode of 'Playing With Inference,' we delve into the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and games with Ran Mo, the CEO and founder of Proxima, the creators of the groundbreaking game 'Suck Up.' Ran discusses Proxima's journey from its 2022 inception to the release of 'Suck Up,' one of the first games to integrate generative AI and machine learning into its gameplay.
The conversation covers the complexities of game development using AI, the challenges of building scalable in-game systems, and the broader implications of AI on the gaming industry. They also explore how A...
2025-06-2455 minPlaying With InferenceEp 9: Lessons from the Release and Success of Suck Up! (AUDIO ONLY)THIS IS THE AUDIO ONLY VERSION
In this episode of 'Playing With Inference,' we delve into the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and games with Ran Mo, the CEO and founder of Proxima, the creators of the groundbreaking game 'Suck Up.' Ran discusses Proxima's journey from its 2022 inception to the release of 'Suck Up,' one of the first games to integrate generative AI and machine learning into its gameplay.
The conversation covers the complexities of game development using AI, the challenges of building scalable in-game systems, and the broader implications of AI o...
2025-06-2455 minPlaying With InferenceEp 8: GenAI as Development Accelerant (AUDIO ONLY)AUDIO ONLY VERSION
In this episode, we talk with Irena Pereira about her dual role in running Unleashed Games and Infinite Realms. Irena shares insights into how she is using AI to accelerate game development in a way that she believes ensures job security for developers. We talk a lot about how she's used GenAI with her small team to deliver outsized results, and how it compares to her experiences with larger teams on games like World of Warcraft. We talk a lot about the core of the idea at Infinite Realms, using GenAI to...
2025-06-171h 06Playing With InferenceEp 8: GenAI as Development AccelerantIn this episode, we talk with Irena Pereira about her dual role in running Unleashed Games and Infinite Realms. Irena shares insights into how she is using AI to accelerate game development in a way that she believes ensures job security for developers. We talk a lot about how she's used GenAI with her small team to deliver outsized results, and how it compares to her experiences with larger teams on games like World of Warcraft. We talk a lot about the core of the idea at Infinite Realms, using GenAI to do rapid preproduction on written IP's that...
2025-06-171h 06Playing With InferenceEp 7: Exploring Player Experience with GenAIJoin the 'Playing with Inference' podcast as hosts explore the real value of generative AI in the gaming industry. Featuring Shawn Faust, COO of Fortis Games, this episode dives into how Gen AI transforms game development and enhances player experiences. Shawn shares his extensive hands-on journey, discusses the potential of generative AI to create new game genres, and examines critical aspects like accessibility, cost, and innovation. Learn about the impact of AI-driven content, the application of LLMs in game design, and the future of deep social connections in gaming. This episode offers a comprehensive look at the promises and...
2025-06-101h 00Playing With InferenceEp 7: Exploring Player Experience with GenAI (AUDIO ONLY)THIS IS THE AUDIO ONLY VERSION
Join the 'Playing with Inference' podcast as hosts explore the real value of generative AI in the gaming industry. Featuring Shawn Faust, COO of Fortis Games, this episode dives into how Gen AI transforms game development and enhances player experiences. Shawn shares his extensive hands-on journey, discusses the potential of generative AI to create new game genres, and examines critical aspects like accessibility, cost, and innovation. Learn about the impact of AI-driven content, the application of LLMs in game design, and the future of deep social connections in gaming. T...
2025-06-101h 00Playing With InferenceEp 6: AI & Digital Improvisation in EntertainmentJoin the 'Playing with Inference' podcast as hosts dive into the role of generative AI in digital improvisation experiences, featuring guest Stephen Piron, co-founder of Pickford AI. The episode explores the challenges and potential of using AI for creating interactive improv in comedy, theater, and gaming. Stephen shares his experiences with notable projects, including a deep fake of Joe Rogan that went viral and attracted international intelligence agencies' attention. The conversation also touches on the evolution of AI in Hollywood, the importance of narrative control, and the ethical considerations around intellectual property in AI-generated content. Don't miss this engaging...
2025-06-031h 07Playing With InferenceEp 6: AI & Digital Improvisation in Entertainment (AUDIO ONLY)NOTE: This is the Audio Only version.
Join the 'Playing with Inference' podcast as hosts dive into the role of generative AI in digital improvisation experiences, featuring guest Stephen Piron, co-founder of Pickford AI. The episode explores the challenges and potential of using AI for creating interactive improv in comedy, theater, and gaming. Stephen shares his experiences with notable projects, including a deep fake of Joe Rogan that went viral and attracted international intelligence agencies' attention. The conversation also touches on the evolution of AI in Hollywood, the importance of narrative control, and the ethical c...
2025-06-031h 07Playing With InferenceEp 5: On-device Inference in GamesIn this episode we talk with Piero Molino of Studio Atelico about his research and work in fine-tuning, quantization of models, and moving towards a future where inference happens on-device in real time at game-latency speeds. He also shares his perspective of coming into games from a ML background and what he's learned along the way.
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.
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2025-05-271h 08Playing With InferenceEp 5: On-device Inference in Games (AUDIO ONLY)This is the Audio Only version of this episode.
In this episode we talk with Piero Molino of Studio Atelico about his research and work in fine-tuning, quantization of models, and moving towards a future where inference happens on-device in real time at game-latency speeds. He also shares his perspective of coming into games from a ML background and what he's learned along the way.
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.
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2025-05-271h 08Playing With InferenceEp 4: Playful CreationIn this episode we talk with Andy Mauro of Storycraft about how Generative AI enables a new pattern for games. Playful Creation is a way that many folks have described interacting with GenAI, and we look at that context in games -- where it works, where it creates friction, and how this could be a great new kind of game for players moving forward.
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2025-05-2059 minPlaying With InferenceEp 4: Playful Creation (AUDIO ONLY)In this episode we talk with Andy Mauro of Storycraft about how Generative AI enables a new pattern for games. Playful Creation is a way that many folks have described interacting with GenAI, and we look at that context in games -- where it works, where it creates friction, and how this could be a great new kind of game for players moving forward.
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2025-05-2059 minPlaying With InferenceEp 3: Bridging GenAI & Game Engineering TechniquesEp 3: Bridging GenAI & Game Engineering Techniques
In this episode we talk with Timothy Johnson of Little Umbrella (makers of Death by AI) about how Generative AI and Game engineering disciplines interact with each other to create a complex problem set.
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2025-05-1358 minPlaying With InferenceEp 3: Bridging GenAI & Game Engineering Techniques (AUDIO ONLY)In this episode we talk with Timothy Johnson of Little Umbrella (makers of Death by AI) about how Generative AI and Game engineering disciplines interact with each other to create a complex problem set.
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2025-05-1358 minPlaying With InferenceEp 2: GenAI and Dynamic Narratives (AUDIO ONLY)This Episode: The crew is joined by Nick Walton of Latitude, makers of AI Dungeon, to talk about why the idea of D&D run by LLMs is so ubiquitous, what we've learned about actually implementing that, and what player (and developer) value is there.
Playing With Inference is a new podcast tackling the intersection of generative AI and games. We are talking with folks who are actively building and exploring in the space to get past the hype and noise and look at what's actually possible today, where is the space going, and what d...
2025-05-061h 01Playing With InferenceEp 2: GenAI and Dynamic NarrativesThis Episode: The crew is joined by Nick Walton of Latitude, makers of AI Dungeon, to talk about why the idea of D&D run by LLMs is so ubiquitous, what we've learned about actually implementing that, and what player (and developer) value is there.
Playing With Inference is a new podcast tackling the intersection of generative AI and games. We are talking with folks who are actively building and exploring in the space to get past the hype and noise and look at what's actually possible today, where is the space going, and what d...
2025-05-061h 01Playing With InferenceEp 1: Current State of Gen AI in Games with Nabeel HyattThis episode: The crew is joined by Nabeel Hyatt of Spark Capital to talk about what they saw at GDC, as well as their reflections on what is the current state of GenAI in Games (and why).
Playing With Inference is a new podcast tackling the intersection of generative AI and games. We are talking with folks who are actively building and exploring in the space to get past the hype and noise and look at what's actually possible today, where is the space going, and what does it take to build with these tools.
2025-05-061h 15Playing With Inference(AUDIO ONLY) Ep 1: Current State of GenAI in Games with Nabeel HyattThis episode: The crew is joined by Nabeel Hyatt of Spark Capital to talk about what they saw at GDC, as well as their reflections on what is the current state of GenAI in Games (and why).
Playing With Inference is a new podcast tackling the intersection of generative AI and games. We are talking with folks who are actively building and exploring in the space to get past the hype and noise and look at what's actually possible today, where is the space going, and what does it take to build with these tools.
2025-04-291h 15Playing With Inference(AUDIO ONLY) Ep 0: What is this podcast?This episode: We cover what this podcast is, who the hosts are, and basic information for the upcoming season! This is the ever-green intro to the podcast if you're curious what this show is all about.
Playing With Inference is a new podcast tackling the intersection of generative AI and games. We are talking with folks who are actively building and exploring in the space to get past the hype and noise and look at what's actually possible today, where is the space going, and what does it take to build with these tools.
2025-04-2702 minPlaying With InferenceEp 0: What Is This Podcast?In our evergreen introductory episode, we explain what this podcast is and why we're doing it. We also introduce the common hosts to the show. This is always the best place to start listening!
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