PlayStation boss says there may be a demand for AI in game development
More specifically, Hulst states that he thinks there will be a dual demand in gaming. Speaking with the BBC, he says “I suspect there will be a dual demand in gaming: one for AI-driven innovative experiences and another for handcrafted, thoughtful content.”
It’s that part about “hand-crafted, thoughtful content” that should strike a chord here. Sony’s biggest and most successful games have all been incredibly nuanced. Games filled with moments of action and feeling, top-notch voice acting, and genuinely fun gameplay. Lots of moving parts, so to speak. But all of these aspects were also carefully considered by a team of people. Looking at every angle of a game’s creation.
In playing these games and beating them, you can almost draw a sense of understanding of what the developer was trying to go for. A large section of the gaming industry’s player base has loved these types of games. On the other side of the coin, there are potentially some things that AI might be able to bring to the table that humans cannot. Hulst suspects that there will be a demand for games pushing these boundaries. Utilizing AI in potentially several ways.
It’s no secret that for as many people as there are who despise AI being used in such manners of creation, there are also large numbers of people who embrace it.
There needs to be a balance
Whether we like it or not, AI has become a huge part of technology. It’s not going anywhere. If anything, it’s only becoming more and more intertwined with our everyday lives. This includes AI being used in game creation. Hulst speaks on this point as well. Noting that the industry will need to strike a balance between using AI to create while still retaining that “human touch.”
Thinking of it in this regard, AI could pose some usefulness. Perhaps to automate certain tasks or speed up the process of development. But also without wiping away the human side of things. It’s unclear how or if Sony plans to incorporate AI in major ways with future game development. It seems unlikely that it won’t pop up at all, though.