Playing With Inference

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Playing With Inference episodes

September 09, 2025 Ep 20: Can AI generate worlds and stories for games? (AUDIO ONLY)
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 Guests
00:24 Kayla Comalli's Background and Current Projects
01:10 Conferences and Industry Trends
02:29 Vision for AI-Powered Game Platforms
05:31 Playful Creation and Generative AI
14:48 Multiplayer Dynamics and AI Integration
24:35 Storytelling and Procedural Generation
29:46 Diving into Neural Networks and Procedural Generation
29:57 The Role of Neural Networks in Game Development
30:41 Exploring Procedural Generation Limits
33:56 Personal Journey into Game Development
36:35 From Biology to Robotics to Games
38:28 Challenges in Game Design and AI Integration
42:21 Teaching Players to Embrace Creativity
47:22 Under the Hood: Technologies and Tools
49:51 Advice for Aspiring Game Developers
57:30 The Future of Social Gaming
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI
59 min
September 09, 2025 Ep 20: Can AI generate worlds and stories for games?
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 Guests
00:24 Kayla Comalli's Background and Current Projects
01:10 Conferences and Industry Trends
02:29 Vision for AI-Powered Game Platforms
05:31 Playful Creation and Generative AI
14:48 Multiplayer Dynamics and AI Integration
24:35 Storytelling and Procedural Generation
29:46 Diving into Neural Networks and Procedural Generation
29:57 The Role of Neural Networks in Game Development
30:41 Exploring Procedural Generation Limits
33:56 Personal Journey into Game Development
36:35 From Biology to Robotics to Games
38:28 Challenges in Game Design and AI Integration
42:21 Teaching Players to Embrace Creativity
47:22 Under the Hood: Technologies and Tools
49:51 Advice for Aspiring Game Developers
57:30 The Future of Social Gaming
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI
59 min
September 02, 2025 Ep 19: Creating an AI native prototyping engine for mobile (AUDIO ONLY)
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 Inference
00:09 Meet Tomi Huila and Cosmic Lounge
01:02 The Genesis of Cosmic Lounge
01:59 Building the Puzzle Engine
02:40 Solving Game Development Challenges with AI
07:01 Innovative Testing Methods
10:06 Exploring Puzzle Game Mechanics
11:37 Understanding Player Behavior in Puzzle Games
12:50 Categories of Puzzle Games
18:23 Leveraging AI for Faster Game Development
19:57 The Future of AI in Game Development
27:21 Exploring the Sandbox: Extending Game Mechanics
28:28 AI in Level Generation: From Seed to Playtesting
30:25 Journey and Advice for AI Integration in Game Studios
36:01 Challenges and Solutions in AI Adoption
39:40 The Dynamic Duo: Human and AI Collaboration
50:51 AI in Marketing and Ad Creation
54:14 Future Prospects: AI in Game Development
55:49 Final Thoughts and Advice for Studios
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI
58 min
September 02, 2025 Ep 19: Creating an AI native prototyping engine for mobile
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 Inference
00:09 Meet Tomi Huila and Cosmic Lounge
01:02 The Genesis of Cosmic Lounge
01:59 Building the Puzzle Engine
02:40 Solving Game Development Challenges with AI
07:01 Innovative Testing Methods
10:06 Exploring Puzzle Game Mechanics
11:37 Understanding Player Behavior in Puzzle Games
12:50 Categories of Puzzle Games
18:23 Leveraging AI for Faster Game Development
19:57 The Future of AI in Game Development
27:21 Exploring the Sandbox: Extending Game Mechanics
28:28 AI in Level Generation: From Seed to Playtesting
30:25 Journey and Advice for AI Integration in Game Studios
36:01 Challenges and Solutions in AI Adoption
39:40 The Dynamic Duo: Human and AI Collaboration
50:51 AI in Marketing and Ad Creation
54:14 Future Prospects: AI in Game Development
55:49 Final Thoughts and Advice for Studios
Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI
58 min
August 26, 2025 Ep 18: Talking to the Winners of Supercell's AIxGames Hackathon (AUDIO ONLY)
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 Overview
00:38 Meet the Team
03:03 Forming Team Undefined
05:14 Hackathon Theme and Initial Challenges
09:39 Project Development and Technical Details
15:54 AI Integration and Prompt Engineering
25:51 Team Roles and Final Thoughts
27:07 Adopting the Code and Initial Team Formation
27:43 Hackathon Progress and Challenges
28:53 Marketing and Presentation Efforts
29:37 Reflections on Hackathon Experience
32:28 Future Improvements and Ideas
35:02 Lessons Learned and Recommendations
46:34 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
55 min
August 26, 2025 Ep 18: Talking to the Winners of Supercell's AIxGames Hackathon
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 Overview
00:38 Meet the Team
03:03 Forming Team Undefined
05:14 Hackathon Theme and Initial Challenges
09:39 Project Development and Technical Details
15:54 AI Integration and Prompt Engineering
25:51 Team Roles and Final Thoughts
27:07 Adopting the Code and Initial Team Formation
27:43 Hackathon Progress and Challenges
28:53 Marketing and Presentation Efforts
29:37 Reflections on Hackathon Experience
32:28 Future Improvements and Ideas
35:02 Lessons Learned and Recommendations
46:34 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
55 min
August 20, 2025 Ep 17: How Supercell is supporting AI-native innovation (AUDIO ONLY)
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 Inference
00:21 Meet Otto Switzerland: From Computer Nerd to AI Lead
00:57 Supercell's AI Initiatives: Empowering Employees and Innovating Games
03:03 AI Innovation Lab: Fostering Creativity and Crazy Ideas
07:05 Challenges and Strategies in AI Game Development
21:10 The Future of Games: Interactive Experiences and Player Creativity
29:25 Monetization and Unit Economics in AI-Powered Games
30:56 Future of Inference Engines
31:24 Innovating in Monetization
31:42 Nailing the User Experience
32:12 Startup Challenges and Cold Start Problems
34:05 Gaming Industry's Unique Opportunities
35:20 Scaling and Product Market Fit
36:25 AI Innovation Lab's Role
36:48 Challenges in Game Development
41:29 Role of Publishers in AI Games
52:49 Competing with Social Media
57:49 Building the AI Innovation Community
59:44 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
1 hr 3 min
August 20, 2025 Ep 17: How Supercell is supporting AI-native innovation
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 Inference
00:21 Meet Otto Switzerland: From Computer Nerd to AI Lead
00:57 Supercell's AI Initiatives: Empowering Employees and Innovating Games
03:03 AI Innovation Lab: Fostering Creativity and Crazy Ideas
07:05 Challenges and Strategies in AI Game Development
21:10 The Future of Games: Interactive Experiences and Player Creativity
29:25 Monetization and Unit Economics in AI-Powered Games
30:56 Future of Inference Engines
31:24 Innovating in Monetization
31:42 Nailing the User Experience
32:12 Startup Challenges and Cold Start Problems
34:05 Gaming Industry's Unique Opportunities
35:20 Scaling and Product Market Fit
36:25 AI Innovation Lab's Role
36:48 Challenges in Game Development
41:29 Role of Publishers in AI Games
52:49 Competing with Social Media
57:49 Building the AI Innovation Community
59:44 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
1 hr 3 min
August 12, 2025 Ep 16: Examples of AI-Native Games & Mechanics (AUDIO ONLY)
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 Games
00:35 Defining AI Native Games
00:48 Machine Learning vs. Procedural Generation
03:17 Examples of AI Native Games
05:30 AI as a Proxy for Game Designers
07:20 Dynamic Content Generation
10:18 Challenges and Opportunities
18:32 Current State and Future Prospects
26:00 Early Stages of AI in Gaming
28:22 Challenges and Costs in AI Game Development
30:56 The Importance of Experimentation
34:04 Future of AI in Multiplayer Games
39:21 Desired AI Game Experiences
48:52 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
52 min
August 12, 2025 Ep 16: Examples of AI-Native Games & Mechanics
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 Games
00:35 Defining AI Native Games
00:48 Machine Learning vs. Procedural Generation
03:17 Examples of AI Native Games
05:30 AI as a Proxy for Game Designers
07:20 Dynamic Content Generation
10:18 Challenges and Opportunities
18:32 Current State and Future Prospects
26:00 Early Stages of AI in Gaming
28:22 Challenges and Costs in AI Game Development
30:56 The Importance of Experimentation
34:04 Future of AI in Multiplayer Games
39:21 Desired AI Game Experiences
48:52 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
52 min

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