Playing With Inference
A podcast focused on the intersection of Generative AI and Games, trying to move past the hype and noise and talk with folks building in the space about real lessons learned and the current state of things.
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Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
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 gaming.
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests00:24 Kayla Comalli's Background and Current Projects01:10 Conferences and Industry Trends02:29 Vision for AI-Powered Game Platforms05:31 Playful Creation and Generative AI14:48 Multiplayer Dynamics and AI Integration24:35 Storytelling and Procedural Generation29:46 Diving into Neural Networks and Procedural Generation29:57 The Role of Neural Networks in Game Development30:41 Exploring Procedural Generation Limits33:56 Personal Journey into Game Development36:35 From Biology to Robotics to Games38:28 Challenges in Game Design and AI Integration42:21 Teaching Players to Embrace Creativity47:22 Under the Hood: Technologies and Tools49:51 Advice for Aspiring Game Developers57:30 The Future of Social Gaming
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI
Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
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 gaming.
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests00:24 Kayla Comalli's Background and Current Projects01:10 Conferences and Industry Trends02:29 Vision for AI-Powered Game Platforms05:31 Playful Creation and Generative AI14:48 Multiplayer Dynamics and AI Integration24:35 Storytelling and Procedural Generation29:46 Diving into Neural Networks and Procedural Generation29:57 The Role of Neural Networks in Game Development30:41 Exploring Procedural Generation Limits33:56 Personal Journey into Game Development36:35 From Biology to Robotics to Games38:28 Challenges in Game Design and AI Integration42:21 Teaching Players to Embrace Creativity47:22 Under the Hood: Technologies and Tools49:51 Advice for Aspiring Game Developers57:30 The Future of Social Gaming
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI
Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
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.
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H
00:00 Introduction to Playing with Inference00:09 Meet Tomi Huila and Cosmic Lounge01:02 The Genesis of Cosmic Lounge01:59 Building the Puzzle Engine02:40 Solving Game Development Challenges with AI07:01 Innovative Testing Methods10:06 Exploring Puzzle Game Mechanics11:37 Understanding Player Behavior in Puzzle Games12:50 Categories of Puzzle Games18:23 Leveraging AI for Faster Game Development19:57 The Future of AI in Game Development27:21 Exploring the Sandbox: Extending Game Mechanics28:28 AI in Level Generation: From Seed to Playtesting30:25 Journey and Advice for AI Integration in Game Studios36:01 Challenges and Solutions in AI Adoption39:40 The Dynamic Duo: Human and AI Collaboration50:51 AI in Marketing and Ad Creation54:14 Future Prospects: AI in Game Development55:49 Final Thoughts and Advice for Studios
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI
Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
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.
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H
00:00 Introduction to Playing with Inference00:09 Meet Tomi Huila and Cosmic Lounge01:02 The Genesis of Cosmic Lounge01:59 Building the Puzzle Engine02:40 Solving Game Development Challenges with AI07:01 Innovative Testing Methods10:06 Exploring Puzzle Game Mechanics11:37 Understanding Player Behavior in Puzzle Games12:50 Categories of Puzzle Games18:23 Leveraging AI for Faster Game Development19:57 The Future of AI in Game Development27:21 Exploring the Sandbox: Extending Game Mechanics28:28 AI in Level Generation: From Seed to Playtesting30:25 Journey and Advice for AI Integration in Game Studios36:01 Challenges and Solutions in AI Adoption39:40 The Dynamic Duo: Human and AI Collaboration50:51 AI in Marketing and Ad Creation54:14 Future Prospects: AI in Game Development55:49 Final Thoughts and Advice for Studios
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI
Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
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 creativity, teamwork, and the future of AI in gaming.
00:00 Introduction and Event Overview00:38 Meet the Team03:03 Forming Team Undefined05:14 Hackathon Theme and Initial Challenges09:39 Project Development and Technical Details15:54 AI Integration and Prompt Engineering25:51 Team Roles and Final Thoughts27:07 Adopting the Code and Initial Team Formation27:43 Hackathon Progress and Challenges28:53 Marketing and Presentation Efforts29:37 Reflections on Hackathon Experience32:28 Future Improvements and Ideas35:02 Lessons Learned and Recommendations46:34 Closing Thoughts and Shoutouts
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI
Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
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 creativity, teamwork, and the future of AI in gaming.
00:00 Introduction and Event Overview00:38 Meet the Team03:03 Forming Team Undefined05:14 Hackathon Theme and Initial Challenges09:39 Project Development and Technical Details15:54 AI Integration and Prompt Engineering25:51 Team Roles and Final Thoughts27:07 Adopting the Code and Initial Team Formation27:43 Hackathon Progress and Challenges28:53 Marketing and Presentation Efforts29:37 Reflections on Hackathon Experience32:28 Future Improvements and Ideas35:02 Lessons Learned and Recommendations46:34 Closing Thoughts and Shoutouts
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI
Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
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 creativity, the balance of innovation and practical application, and the future potential of AI in gaming and entertainment.
Don't miss this deep dive into how generative AI is set to transform the gaming industry.
00:00 Introduction to Playing With Inference00:21 Meet Otto Switzerland: From Computer Nerd to AI Lead00:57 Supercell's AI Initiatives: Empowering Employees and Innovating Games03:03 AI Innovation Lab: Fostering Creativity and Crazy Ideas07:05 Challenges and Strategies in AI Game Development21:10 The Future of Games: Interactive Experiences and Player Creativity29:25 Monetization and Unit Economics in AI-Powered Games30:56 Future of Inference Engines31:24 Innovating in Monetization31:42 Nailing the User Experience32:12 Startup Challenges and Cold Start Problems34:05 Gaming Industry's Unique Opportunities35:20 Scaling and Product Market Fit36:25 AI Innovation Lab's Role36:48 Challenges in Game Development41:29 Role of Publishers in AI Games52:49 Competing with Social Media57:49 Building the AI Innovation Community59:44 Conclusion and Future Outlook
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI
Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
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 creativity, the balance of innovation and practical application, and the future potential of AI in gaming and entertainment.
Don't miss this deep dive into how generative AI is set to transform the gaming industry.
00:00 Introduction to Playing With Inference00:21 Meet Otto Switzerland: From Computer Nerd to AI Lead00:57 Supercell's AI Initiatives: Empowering Employees and Innovating Games03:03 AI Innovation Lab: Fostering Creativity and Crazy Ideas07:05 Challenges and Strategies in AI Game Development21:10 The Future of Games: Interactive Experiences and Player Creativity29:25 Monetization and Unit Economics in AI-Powered Games30:56 Future of Inference Engines31:24 Innovating in Monetization31:42 Nailing the User Experience32:12 Startup Challenges and Cold Start Problems34:05 Gaming Industry's Unique Opportunities35:20 Scaling and Product Market Fit36:25 AI Innovation Lab's Role36:48 Challenges in Game Development41:29 Role of Publishers in AI Games52:49 Competing with Social Media57:49 Building the AI Innovation Community59:44 Conclusion and Future Outlook
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI
Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
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.
Don't miss this insightful exploration of the next frontier in gaming!
00:00 Introduction to AI Native Games00:35 Defining AI Native Games00:48 Machine Learning vs. Procedural Generation03:17 Examples of AI Native Games05:30 AI as a Proxy for Game Designers07:20 Dynamic Content Generation10:18 Challenges and Opportunities18:32 Current State and Future Prospects26:00 Early Stages of AI in Gaming28:22 Challenges and Costs in AI Game Development30:56 The Importance of Experimentation34:04 Future of AI in Multiplayer Games39:21 Desired AI Game Experiences48:52 Closing Thoughts and Community Engagement
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI
Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
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.
Don't miss this insightful exploration of the next frontier in gaming!
00:00 Introduction to AI Native Games00:35 Defining AI Native Games00:48 Machine Learning vs. Procedural Generation03:17 Examples of AI Native Games05:30 AI as a Proxy for Game Designers07:20 Dynamic Content Generation10:18 Challenges and Opportunities18:32 Current State and Future Prospects26:00 Early Stages of AI in Gaming28:22 Challenges and Costs in AI Game Development30:56 The Importance of Experimentation34:04 Future of AI in Multiplayer Games39:21 Desired AI Game Experiences48:52 Closing Thoughts and Community Engagement
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI