Ep 29: Exploring AI-Powered Creativity in Games with Liminal Experiences

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.

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00:00 Episode Intro
00:15 Meet the Founders of Liminal Experiences
01:05 Exploring Liminal Skies
01:33 The Role of AI in Creativity
04:03 Balancing Realism and Creativity
07:02 AI's Impact on Gameplay
12:48 The Future of Game Development
20:44 Episodic Storytelling in Games
30:58 Session-Based Gaming and Industry Trends
33:53 The Challenge of Competing with Past and Future Games
34:18 Lessons from Other Mediums: Music, Film, and Text
34:55 The Smiling Curve and Industry Trends
37:40 The Impact of AI on Game Development
42:29 The Role of Distribution and Platforms
45:06 Creators and the Future of Game Storytelling
57:49 The Journey of Liminal and AI Integration
01:09:48 Conclusion and Future Prospects

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