Playing With Inference

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December 17, 2025 Ep 30: Using game jams to spur innovation with GenAI and Games (AUDIO ONLY)
Welcome to 'Playing with Inference,' where we explore the intersection of AI and gaming. In this episode, hosts delve into AI's role in game jams and hackathons, featuring guests Remi Kaito and Gabrielle Duciel, co-founders of Arcade.ai.
They discuss their experiences with winning game AI hackathons, including Supercell's global contest, and how they're enabling anyone to create games effortlessly on the web with Arcade.ai. Discover Remi's early entrepreneurial journey in the Minecraft community and Gabrielle's technical insights, as they share valuable tips for hackathons and the cutting-edge technology behind their platform. Don't miss this fascinating conversation about transforming game development with AI.
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.
Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H
00:00 Introduction to AI in Game Jams and Hackathons
00:16 Meet the Founders: Remi Keto and Gabrielle Dusel
00:56 Remi's Journey: From Minecraft to AI Startups
02:16 Gabrielle's Classical Path to CTO
03:41 Remi's Hackathon Success Stories
04:15 Innovative Game Concepts and AI Integration
08:31 Technical Challenges and Solutions in AI Game Development
13:43 Future of AI in Gaming and Industry Insights
20:44 Hackathons: Strategies, Experiences, and Advice
29:38 The Essence of Hackathons: Ideas Over Tech
30:22 Startup Weekend: A Decade-Old Experience
30:56 Different Approaches to HackathonsU
31:37 Meeting New People at Hackathons
31:54 Introducing Arcade AI
32:26 Arcade AI: Vision and Current Progress
33:04 User Experience and Accessibility in Arcade AI
34:36 The Dual User Base of Arcade AI
41:41 Challenges and Strategies in Game Creation Platforms
44:18 Technological Foundations of Arcade AI
45:50 The Importance of UX in Game Development
53:16 Contextual Tools and AI Integration
55:18 Closing Remarks and Future Prospects
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI
58 min
December 17, 2025 Ep 30: Using game jams to spur innovation with GenAI and Games with Remi Kaito & Gabriel Duciel
Welcome to 'Playing with Inference,' where we explore the intersection of AI and gaming. In this episode, hosts delve into AI's role in game jams and hackathons, featuring guests Remi Kaito and Gabrielle Duciel, co-founders of Arcade.ai.
They discuss their experiences with winning game AI hackathons, including Supercell's global contest, and how they're enabling anyone to create games effortlessly on the web with Arcade.ai. Discover Remi's early entrepreneurial journey in the Minecraft community and Gabrielle's technical insights, as they share valuable tips for hackathons and the cutting-edge technology behind their platform. Don't miss this fascinating conversation about transforming game development with AI.
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.
Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H
00:00 Introduction to AI in Game Jams and Hackathons
00:16 Meet the Founders: Remi Keto and Gabrielle Dusel
00:56 Remi's Journey: From Minecraft to AI Startups
02:16 Gabrielle's Classical Path to CTO
03:41 Remi's Hackathon Success Stories
04:15 Innovative Game Concepts and AI Integration
08:31 Technical Challenges and Solutions in AI Game Development
13:43 Future of AI in Gaming and Industry Insights
20:44 Hackathons: Strategies, Experiences, and Advice
29:38 The Essence of Hackathons: Ideas Over Tech
30:22 Startup Weekend: A Decade-Old Experience
30:56 Different Approaches to HackathonsU
31:37 Meeting New People at Hackathons
31:54 Introducing Arcade AI
32:26 Arcade AI: Vision and Current Progress
33:04 User Experience and Accessibility in Arcade AI
34:36 The Dual User Base of Arcade AI
41:41 Challenges and Strategies in Game Creation Platforms
44:18 Technological Foundations of Arcade AI
45:50 The Importance of UX in Game Development
53:16 Contextual Tools and AI Integration
55:18 Closing Remarks and Future Prospects
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI
58 min
November 18, 2025 Ep 29: Exploring AI-Powered Creativity in Games with Liminal Experiences (AUDIO ONLY)
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.
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.
Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H

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
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI
1 hr 4 min
November 18, 2025 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.
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.
Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H

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
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI
1 hr 4 min
November 11, 2025 Ep 28: Exploring the allure and challenges of the LLM game master (AUDIO ONLY)
Join the 'Playing with Inference' podcast as we explore the intersection of generative AI and tabletop gaming. Today's episode revisits the digital translation and enhancement of RPG experiences through AI. Featuring Will and David, co-founders of Friends and Fables, the discussion dives into their journey from a simple Discord bot to a platform for AI-driven RPGs.
Discover how their system integrates persistent game state, dynamic world-building, and the challenges of balancing creativity with constraints. We also talk about the technical nuances of using different AI models and their approach to optimizing speed and costs. Whether you're a forever GM or a solo player, this episode sheds light on the future of AI in creating immersive, interactive gaming worlds.
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.
Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H
00:00 Introduction to Playing With Inference
00:28 Meet the Founders of Friends and Fables
01:56 The Evolution of AI Game Masters
02:45 Challenges and Innovations in Game State Management
04:01 The Role of AI in Enhancing RPG Experiences
05:22 Balancing Constraints and Creativity
08:33 Player Engagement and Usage Patterns
11:00 World Building and Customization
19:36 Handling Truth and Consistency in AI-Driven Games
28:12 Challenges in Narration and Dialogue
29:02 Development Time and System Rewrites
29:54 Avoiding Repetition in Narratives
31:28 Guiding AI in Storytelling
33:58 Technological Approaches and Model Selection
40:18 Evaluating New Models
50:54 Game Design Inspirations and Solo RPGs
54:17 Conclusion and Contact Information
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI
56 min
November 11, 2025 Ep 28: Exploring the allure and challenges of the LLM driven game master
Join the 'Playing with Inference' podcast as we explore the intersection of generative AI and tabletop gaming. Today's episode revisits the digital translation and enhancement of RPG experiences through AI. Featuring Will and David, co-founders of Friends and Fables, the discussion dives into their journey from a simple Discord bot to a platform for AI-driven RPGs.
Discover how their system integrates persistent game state, dynamic world-building, and the challenges of balancing creativity with constraints. We also talk about the technical nuances of using different AI models and their approach to optimizing speed and costs. Whether you're a forever GM or a solo player, this episode sheds light on the future of AI in creating immersive, interactive gaming worlds.
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.
Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H
00:00 Introduction to Playing With Inference
00:28 Meet the Founders of Friends and Fables
01:56 The Evolution of AI Game Masters
02:45 Challenges and Innovations in Game State Management
04:01 The Role of AI in Enhancing RPG Experiences
05:22 Balancing Constraints and Creativity
08:33 Player Engagement and Usage Patterns
11:00 World Building and Customization
19:36 Handling Truth and Consistency in AI-Driven Games
28:12 Challenges in Narration and Dialogue
29:02 Development Time and System Rewrites
29:54 Avoiding Repetition in Narratives
31:28 Guiding AI in Storytelling
33:58 Technological Approaches and Model Selection
40:18 Evaluating New Models
50:54 Game Design Inspirations and Solo RPGs
54:17 Conclusion and Contact Information
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI
56 min
November 04, 2025 Ep 27: The Future of Game Engines and Creative Play with Nuno Leiria
Welcome to 'Playing with Inference,' a podcast where we explore the intersection of AI and gaming. In this episode, we delve into the concept of playful creation with Nuno Leiria, founder of Nilo — a platform designed for creating games as easily as playing them.
With over 15 years of experience in the game development industry, Nuno has worked on titles like Fortnite and Fable, focusing particularly on game engines. He shares his journey, explaining how generative AI is transforming game development by making complex tasks easier and more enjoyable. Learn about Nilo’s innovative approach to combining AI-driven game creation with collaborative, browser-based technology and discover how players can become creators in an ecosystem designed for both solo and social play.
From the philosophy of fast feedback loops to the potential future of AI in game engines, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the cutting-edge methods driving the next generation of game development.
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.
Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H
00:00 Introduction to Playful Creation
00:54 Nuno Leiria's Journey in Game Developmentt
02:37 The Frustrations and Solutions in Game Creation
03:02 Generative AI and Its Impact on Game Development
03:29 The Concept of Playful Creation
04:13 Building and Sharing on Nilo
05:41 Designing Nilo: Fast Feedback Loops and Browser-Based Collaboration
09:04 Innovative UI and Game Design Principles
19:32 Generative AI Models in Nilo
21:34 Challenges and Limitations of Generative AI
24:32 AI Model for Real-Time 3D Creation
25:28 Iterative Creation and User Feedback
26:33 Challenges and Hopes for AI Models
27:23 Unified Rigging and Creature Creation
27:52 The Future of Game Development
31:14 Aspiring Builders and User Demographics
33:17 Browser vs. Native Apps for Games
40:57 Social 3D Creation and Low Friction Play
47:22 The Importance of Small Social Networks
51:59 Nilo's Development and Future Plans

Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI
54 min
November 04, 2025 Ep 27: The Future of Game Engines and Creative Play with Nuno Leiria (AUDIO ONLY)
Welcome to 'Playing with Inference,' a podcast where we explore the intersection of AI and gaming. In this episode, we delve into the concept of playful creation with Nuno Leiria, founder of Nilo — a platform designed for creating games as easily as playing them.
With over 15 years of experience in the game development industry, Nuno has worked on titles like Fortnite and Fable, focusing particularly on game engines. He shares his journey, explaining how generative AI is transforming game development by making complex tasks easier and more enjoyable. Learn about Nilo’s innovative approach to combining AI-driven game creation with collaborative, browser-based technology and discover how players can become creators in an ecosystem designed for both solo and social play.
From the philosophy of fast feedback loops to the potential future of AI in game engines, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the cutting-edge methods driving the next generation of game development.
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.
Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H
00:00 Introduction to Playful Creation
00:54 Nuno Leiria's Journey in Game Developmentt
02:37 The Frustrations and Solutions in Game Creation
03:02 Generative AI and Its Impact on Game Development
03:29 The Concept of Playful Creation
04:13 Building and Sharing on Nilo
05:41 Designing Nilo: Fast Feedback Loops and Browser-Based Collaboration
09:04 Innovative UI and Game Design Principles
19:32 Generative AI Models in Nilo
21:34 Challenges and Limitations of Generative AI
24:32 AI Model for Real-Time 3D Creation
25:28 Iterative Creation and User Feedback
26:33 Challenges and Hopes for AI Models
27:23 Unified Rigging and Creature Creation
27:52 The Future of Game Development
31:14 Aspiring Builders and User Demographics
33:17 Browser vs. Native Apps for Games
40:57 Social 3D Creation and Low Friction Play
47:22 The Importance of Small Social Networks
51:59 Nilo's Development and Future Plans

Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI
54 min
October 29, 2025 Ep 26: Games, AI, and Agents to Amplify QA Testing with Jan Schnyder
In this episode of 'Playing with Inference,' hosts discuss AI-powered QA and agent-based QA testing in gaming with Jan Schnyder, co-founder and CEO of Nunu AI. Jan shares insights on how Nunu AI is building advanced AI agents to play and test games, the complexities of automated game testing, and the future of AI in QA.
The conversation also explores the intersection of robotics, game development, and artificial intelligence, along with the challenges of replicating human-like testing behaviors and understanding game intent. Join us for a deep dive into the cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of game quality assurance.
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.
Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H
00:00 Introduction to AI and Games
00:10 Meet Jans Schnyder: Co-founder of Nunu AI
01:51 The Intersection of Robotics and AI in Gaming
02:16 Challenges and Innovations in Game Testing
08:47 The Role of QA in Game Development
13:30 AI's Impact on QA and Game Development
17:13 Future of AI in Game Testing
24:19 Exploring AI's Capabilities in Game Testing
32:56 The Challenge of Evaluating Game Fun with AI
33:35 AI's Role in Game Testing and Data Science
35:03 The Importance of Context in AI Decision Making
39:24 Speed vs. Intelligence Trade-offs in AI
40:58 Benchmarking AI Performance in Games
42:51 Exploring AI Native Games and Testing
48:23 The Future of AI in Game Development
53:12 Marketing and Public Perception of AI in Games
57:17 Generalization and Innovation in AI
01:00:06 Closing Thoughts and Future Prospects
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI
1 hr 2 min
October 29, 2025 Ep 26: Games, AI, and Agents to Amplify QA Testing with Jan Schnyder (AUDIO ONLY)
In this episode of 'Playing with Inference,' hosts discuss AI-powered QA and agent-based QA testing in gaming with Jan Schnyder, co-founder and CEO of Nunu AI. Jan shares insights on how Nunu AI is building advanced AI agents to play and test games, the complexities of automated game testing, and the future of AI in QA.
The conversation also explores the intersection of robotics, game development, and artificial intelligence, along with the challenges of replicating human-like testing behaviors and understanding game intent. Join us for a deep dive into the cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of game quality assurance.
New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.
Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H
00:00 Introduction to AI and Games
00:10 Meet Jans Schnyder: Co-founder of Nunu AI
01:51 The Intersection of Robotics and AI in Gaming
02:16 Challenges and Innovations in Game Testing
08:47 The Role of QA in Game Development
13:30 AI's Impact on QA and Game Development
17:13 Future of AI in Game Testing
24:19 Exploring AI's Capabilities in Game Testing
32:56 The Challenge of Evaluating Game Fun with AI
33:35 AI's Role in Game Testing and Data Science
35:03 The Importance of Context in AI Decision Making
39:24 Speed vs. Intelligence Trade-offs in AI
40:58 Benchmarking AI Performance in Games
42:51 Exploring AI Native Games and Testing
48:23 The Future of AI in Game Development
53:12 Marketing and Public Perception of AI in Games
57:17 Generalization and Innovation in AI
01:00:06 Closing Thoughts and Future Prospects
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI
1 hr 2 min

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