As Artificial Intelligence (AI) advances and new tools for making games become available, video game developers are both optimistic and concerned about its potential. On one hand, AI could potentially revolutionize the way game development works, with the promise of increased efficiency, reduced workload, and a decrease in the notorious crunch that often plagues the industry. On the other hand, developers are worried that AI may make it even harder to break into the game industry.
Many cite their concern to the current state of AI and how it often makes mistakes. For example, AI is not well-known for accurately depicting hands and is notorious for reshaping images and making them look out of place. When it comes to game development, AI companies are touting it as a way to streamline the process and make game production faster, but there’s a growing fear that developers could be replaced by AI bots.
The ramifications of these developments are diverse: on a macro-level, it raises the issue of employment and workers rights, while on a micro-level, it has the potential to completely transform the way video game development works. It would be a seismic shift and could mean massive changes in the industry.
One company that is making huge strides in the use of AI for game development is Behaviour Interactive, a Canadian video game development company. Founded in 1992, the company has extensive experience in developing quality video games for a wide range of platforms, from PC to mobile to console and beyond. It recently unveiled the “AI Studio”, a suite of tools and technology designed to allow developers to quickly and easily create new games with the use of AI technology.
One person who is championing the use of AI for the future of game development is David Brevik, the CEO of Behaviour Interactive. He firmly believes that AI can revolutionize game development, and has shown commitment to making sure developers get the education and resources they need to understand this technology and use it to their advantage.
In sum, AI presents a number of potential opportunities and threats to game developers, as well as the games industry. While it could mean faster and easier game development, it could also mean that more jobs become automated. Whatever the future holds, developers must be informed and ready to make the best decision for themselves and the industry.
