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Case Studies

How Speeders in Star Wars Outlaws Are Powered by Machine Learning

Training AI to learn to drive, or... hover?

May 30 •

How Trepang2 Builds Intense First-Person Combat

Bonus interview with the development team for premium subscribers.

Apr 28 •

The Rise of the AI Simulated 'Game'

A breakdown of an emerging trend in AI research.

Mar 28 •

How Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2 Rewards Aggression, and Punishes Heresy

One must give their all in service of the emperor!

Jan 30 •

Weekly Newsletter

How Disney's AI Lawsuit Helps the Games Industry | 18/06/25

When you zoom out, there's a pattern aiming to protect creatives.

Jun 18

"Reputational Risks" Make Headlines | 11/06/25

Plus SAG-AFTRA, US and UK legal hiccups, and the BFI talks sense!

Jun 11 •

Announcing the 2025 AI and Games Conference | 04/06/25

A two-day event bringing together the leading experts in AI for game development.

Jun 4 •

Researcher's Digest: Google's SIMA | 14/05/25

Plus Nintendo responds to generative AI accusations, a SAG-AFTRA update, and copyright updates in the US, and the UK

May 14 •

Another UK Copyright Update | AI and Games Newsletter 07/05/25

Plus Sony's new AI-powered Game Remaster Patent!?!?

May 7 •

AI 101

The Rise of the AI Simulated 'Game'

A breakdown of an emerging trend in AI research.

Mar 28 •

AI 101: Introducing Utility AI

Understanding the value of action in context.

Jan 28

AI 101: Managing the Experience with Director AI

How we use AI systems to govern the mood and flow of a game.

Jan 27 •

AI 101: Building the AI of F.E.A.R. with Goal Oriented Action Planning

First Encounter Assault Recon proved a breakthrough moment for game AI. So let's explore how it works in detail.

May 7, 2024 •

Goal State

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