AI revolution in video games has industry players treading warily

Responsive non-playable characters or the automatic generation of images, code and game scenarios are among the possible uses for developers using AI. But the images dreamed up by AI could threaten the work of concept artists, who visualise the video game world before it is created digitally. 'Dream world'Attracting tens of thousands of video game lovers every year, Gamescom is an opportunity for studios to showcase their latest creations. Berlin-based Ivy Juice Games also said it now uses AI through its game creation process. It is also using AI "to generate code", Gaertig said, offering a new way for developers to build the games themselves.