Why No AI Games?

6 hours ago

The author expected AI to revolutionize gaming by now but hasn't seen significant new AI-based game experiences.
AI Dungeon was an early attempt but felt more like a wrapper around text-generation rather than a new game genre.
Other AI games like Death by AI and Suck Up! have been tried but didn't seem to offer compelling gameplay.
AI-powered game engines like Drunk Minecraft and Genie 3 exist but don't offer novel or interesting experiences.
The author questions why AI hasn't led to groundbreaking games, considering video games' history of innovation.
Three possible explanations are proposed: business models, culture wars, and the nature of fun.
Business models around AI in games are problematic due to high costs and reliance on third-party services.
There's a cultural resistance among gamers against generative AI in games.
The author concludes that AI's stochastic nature might not be inherently fun, unlike deterministic game mechanics.
Despite this, the author remains hopeful that AI will eventually lead to new forms of gameplay.

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