Playing With Inference Podcast
@playingwithinference.com
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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Ep 18: We chat with Team Undefined, the winners of Supercell's recent AI Game Hackathon. Learn about their journey developing a project in 40 hours.
The team discuss lessons in integrating AI into game dev, unique gameplay, and using models.
YouTube: youtu.be/Lt0RCPdjQFE
The team discuss lessons in integrating AI into game dev, unique gameplay, and using models.
YouTube: youtu.be/Lt0RCPdjQFE
August 26, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Ep 18: We chat with Team Undefined, the winners of Supercell's recent AI Game Hackathon. Learn about their journey developing a project in 40 hours.
The team discuss lessons in integrating AI into game dev, unique gameplay, and using models.
YouTube: youtu.be/Lt0RCPdjQFE
The team discuss lessons in integrating AI into game dev, unique gameplay, and using models.
YouTube: youtu.be/Lt0RCPdjQFE
Ep 17: How Supercell is supporting AI-native innovation
Otto Söderlund, AI lead at Supercell, discusses his journey. We talk Supercell's AI initiatives. Otto also describes the AI Innovation Lab, which aims to explore radical ideas and support both external and internal projects.
Otto Söderlund, AI lead at Supercell, discusses his journey. We talk Supercell's AI initiatives. Otto also describes the AI Innovation Lab, which aims to explore radical ideas and support both external and internal projects.
August 20, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Ep 17: How Supercell is supporting AI-native innovation
Otto Söderlund, AI lead at Supercell, discusses his journey. We talk Supercell's AI initiatives. Otto also describes the AI Innovation Lab, which aims to explore radical ideas and support both external and internal projects.
Otto Söderlund, AI lead at Supercell, discusses his journey. We talk Supercell's AI initiatives. Otto also describes the AI Innovation Lab, which aims to explore radical ideas and support both external and internal projects.
Ep 16: Examples of AI-Native Games & Mechanics
We follow-up last week's episode on definitions with some examples we've seen in the market and what we're looking forward to, or might see, in the near future.
We follow-up last week's episode on definitions with some examples we've seen in the market and what we're looking forward to, or might see, in the near future.
August 12, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Ep 16: Examples of AI-Native Games & Mechanics
We follow-up last week's episode on definitions with some examples we've seen in the market and what we're looking forward to, or might see, in the near future.
We follow-up last week's episode on definitions with some examples we've seen in the market and what we're looking forward to, or might see, in the near future.
Ep 15: What Defines an 'AI Native' Game?
In this episode, we explore of what constitutes an AI native game, discuss the boundaries, debate between ML-enhanced systems vs procgen. We talk narrative control, and the what AI brings to the table.
Lots here and would love to hear your definitions!
In this episode, we explore of what constitutes an AI native game, discuss the boundaries, debate between ML-enhanced systems vs procgen. We talk narrative control, and the what AI brings to the table.
Lots here and would love to hear your definitions!
August 5, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Ep 15: What Defines an 'AI Native' Game?
In this episode, we explore of what constitutes an AI native game, discuss the boundaries, debate between ML-enhanced systems vs procgen. We talk narrative control, and the what AI brings to the table.
Lots here and would love to hear your definitions!
In this episode, we explore of what constitutes an AI native game, discuss the boundaries, debate between ML-enhanced systems vs procgen. We talk narrative control, and the what AI brings to the table.
Lots here and would love to hear your definitions!
Episode 14: Unit Economics in AI-Native Games, feat. Josh English of Series Entertainment
We get into the details of what it costs to run an AI native game's inference, how to approach the economics of it all, and techniques to manage those costs.
We get into the details of what it costs to run an AI native game's inference, how to approach the economics of it all, and techniques to manage those costs.
July 29, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Episode 14: Unit Economics in AI-Native Games, feat. Josh English of Series Entertainment
We get into the details of what it costs to run an AI native game's inference, how to approach the economics of it all, and techniques to manage those costs.
We get into the details of what it costs to run an AI native game's inference, how to approach the economics of it all, and techniques to manage those costs.
Episode 13: Current State of GenAI in Games (July 2025), with Eric Kress from Deconstructor of Fun
We break down what's going on in the space in the summer of 2025. Eric breaks down the current industry challenges, and opportunities, and gives voice to the pitfalls and opportunities in the space.
We break down what's going on in the space in the summer of 2025. Eric breaks down the current industry challenges, and opportunities, and gives voice to the pitfalls and opportunities in the space.
July 22, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Episode 13: Current State of GenAI in Games (July 2025), with Eric Kress from Deconstructor of Fun
We break down what's going on in the space in the summer of 2025. Eric breaks down the current industry challenges, and opportunities, and gives voice to the pitfalls and opportunities in the space.
We break down what's going on in the space in the summer of 2025. Eric breaks down the current industry challenges, and opportunities, and gives voice to the pitfalls and opportunities in the space.
Episode 12: Rethinking GenAI Integration in Gaming
Rich shares his perspectives on the role of GenAI in the gaming sector, from genAI's potential for dev to the challenges of integrating AI into existing workflows. We also talk investment, cheat-smart design, and setting AI up for success.
Rich shares his perspectives on the role of GenAI in the gaming sector, from genAI's potential for dev to the challenges of integrating AI into existing workflows. We also talk investment, cheat-smart design, and setting AI up for success.
July 15, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Episode 12: Rethinking GenAI Integration in Gaming
Rich shares his perspectives on the role of GenAI in the gaming sector, from genAI's potential for dev to the challenges of integrating AI into existing workflows. We also talk investment, cheat-smart design, and setting AI up for success.
Rich shares his perspectives on the role of GenAI in the gaming sector, from genAI's potential for dev to the challenges of integrating AI into existing workflows. We also talk investment, cheat-smart design, and setting AI up for success.
Ep 11: Using Machine Learning to Create Emergent Fun
We dive into the integration of broader machine learning within game development, w/ Jorge Val, co-founder and CEO of Latent Technology, who talks his journey from research into dev, specifically focusing on real-time physics-based animations.
We dive into the integration of broader machine learning within game development, w/ Jorge Val, co-founder and CEO of Latent Technology, who talks his journey from research into dev, specifically focusing on real-time physics-based animations.
July 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Ep 11: Using Machine Learning to Create Emergent Fun
We dive into the integration of broader machine learning within game development, w/ Jorge Val, co-founder and CEO of Latent Technology, who talks his journey from research into dev, specifically focusing on real-time physics-based animations.
We dive into the integration of broader machine learning within game development, w/ Jorge Val, co-founder and CEO of Latent Technology, who talks his journey from research into dev, specifically focusing on real-time physics-based animations.
Ep 10: GenAI Innovations in 3D Character Animation, with Viren Tellis of Uthana
In this episode, we chat about the transformative potential of AI in the animation pipeline for games. Viren talks their journey from inception to current, creating the tech to generate real time animations on demand.
In this episode, we chat about the transformative potential of AI in the animation pipeline for games. Viren talks their journey from inception to current, creating the tech to generate real time animations on demand.
July 1, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Ep 10: GenAI Innovations in 3D Character Animation, with Viren Tellis of Uthana
In this episode, we chat about the transformative potential of AI in the animation pipeline for games. Viren talks their journey from inception to current, creating the tech to generate real time animations on demand.
In this episode, we chat about the transformative potential of AI in the animation pipeline for games. Viren talks their journey from inception to current, creating the tech to generate real time animations on demand.
Ep 9: Lessons from the Release and Success of Suck Up!
We talk to Ran Mo from Proxima about their game and insights from building it.
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We talk to Ran Mo from Proxima about their game and insights from building it.
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Ep 9: Lessons from the Release and Success of Suck Up!
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June 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Ep 9: Lessons from the Release and Success of Suck Up!
We talk to Ran Mo from Proxima about their game and insights from building it.
YouTube: youtu.be/ops-9I8OFe4
Spotify: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/pla...
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We talk to Ran Mo from Proxima about their game and insights from building it.
YouTube: youtu.be/ops-9I8OFe4
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Ep8: GenAI as Development Accelerant
We talk with Irena Pereira from Infinite Realms about using GenAI to do rapid preproduction with overlooked literary IP to prep it for games.
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We talk with Irena Pereira from Infinite Realms about using GenAI to do rapid preproduction with overlooked literary IP to prep it for games.
YouTube: youtu.be/AU18qACo4Ts
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June 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Ep8: GenAI as Development Accelerant
We talk with Irena Pereira from Infinite Realms about using GenAI to do rapid preproduction with overlooked literary IP to prep it for games.
YouTube: youtu.be/AU18qACo4Ts
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We talk with Irena Pereira from Infinite Realms about using GenAI to do rapid preproduction with overlooked literary IP to prep it for games.
YouTube: youtu.be/AU18qACo4Ts
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Ep 7: Exploring Player Experience with GenAI
Shawn Foust of Fortis Games joins us to talk about player experiences when it comes to GenAI and how we should be experimenting.
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Shawn Foust of Fortis Games joins us to talk about player experiences when it comes to GenAI and how we should be experimenting.
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June 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Ep 7: Exploring Player Experience with GenAI
Shawn Foust of Fortis Games joins us to talk about player experiences when it comes to GenAI and how we should be experimenting.
YouTube: youtu.be/6aB_h5s1Bwk
Spotify: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/pla...
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Shawn Foust of Fortis Games joins us to talk about player experiences when it comes to GenAI and how we should be experimenting.
YouTube: youtu.be/6aB_h5s1Bwk
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Ep 6: AI and Digital Improvisation in Entertainment
Stephen Piron of Pickford AI joins us to talk how GenAI opens up improv-style experiences digitally in new ways.
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Stephen Piron of Pickford AI joins us to talk how GenAI opens up improv-style experiences digitally in new ways.
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June 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Ep 6: AI and Digital Improvisation in Entertainment
Stephen Piron of Pickford AI joins us to talk how GenAI opens up improv-style experiences digitally in new ways.
YouTube: youtu.be/y2k2b7QIVak
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Stephen Piron of Pickford AI joins us to talk how GenAI opens up improv-style experiences digitally in new ways.
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Ep 5: On-device Inference in Games with Piero Molino
We talk about research and work in fine-tuning, quantization of models, and a future where inference happens on-device at game-latency speeds. Piero also shares about coming into games from a ML background and what he's learned along the way.
We talk about research and work in fine-tuning, quantization of models, and a future where inference happens on-device at game-latency speeds. Piero also shares about coming into games from a ML background and what he's learned along the way.
May 27, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Ep 5: On-device Inference in Games with Piero Molino
We talk about research and work in fine-tuning, quantization of models, and a future where inference happens on-device at game-latency speeds. Piero also shares about coming into games from a ML background and what he's learned along the way.
We talk about research and work in fine-tuning, quantization of models, and a future where inference happens on-device at game-latency speeds. Piero also shares about coming into games from a ML background and what he's learned along the way.
Ep 4: Playful Creation with Andy Mauro of Storycraft
Playful Creation is a way that many folks have described interacting with GenAI, and we look at that context in games.
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Playful Creation is a way that many folks have described interacting with GenAI, and we look at that context in games.
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May 20, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Ep 4: Playful Creation with Andy Mauro of Storycraft
Playful Creation is a way that many folks have described interacting with GenAI, and we look at that context in games.
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Playful Creation is a way that many folks have described interacting with GenAI, and we look at that context in games.
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Ep 3: Bridging GenAI & Game Eng Techniques with Tim Johnson
Episode is now live! We talk how engineering a game with GenAI is different, and the same, as without.
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Episode is now live! We talk how engineering a game with GenAI is different, and the same, as without.
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Ep 3: Bridging GenAI & Gaming Engineering Techniques
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May 13, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Ep 3: Bridging GenAI & Game Eng Techniques with Tim Johnson
Episode is now live! We talk how engineering a game with GenAI is different, and the same, as without.
Youtube: youtu.be/KCiw3OszXmY
Spotify: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/pla...
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Episode is now live! We talk how engineering a game with GenAI is different, and the same, as without.
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Ep 2: GenAI & Dynamic Narratives with Nick Walton
Episode is now live! We talk what we've learned about how AI handles narratives and designing around it.
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Episode is now live! We talk what we've learned about how AI handles narratives and designing around it.
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Ep 2: GenAI and Dynamic Narratives (with Nick Walton)
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May 6, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Ep 2: GenAI & Dynamic Narratives with Nick Walton
Episode is now live! We talk what we've learned about how AI handles narratives and designing around it.
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Episode is now live! We talk what we've learned about how AI handles narratives and designing around it.
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Ep 1: Current State of GenAI in Games with Nabeel Hyatt
Episode is now live! We talk through what we saw at GDC and the current state of games and GenAI.
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Episode is now live! We talk through what we saw at GDC and the current state of games and GenAI.
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April 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Ep 1: Current State of GenAI in Games with Nabeel Hyatt
Episode is now live! We talk through what we saw at GDC and the current state of games and GenAI.
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Episode is now live! We talk through what we saw at GDC and the current state of games and GenAI.
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Ep 1: Current State of GenAI in Games featuring Nabeel Hyatt of Spark Capital as our guest. We recap what we saw at GDC and the overall state of play for AI-native games and tools.
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Ep 1: Current State of GenAI & Games
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April 29, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Ep 1: Current State of GenAI in Games featuring Nabeel Hyatt of Spark Capital as our guest. We recap what we saw at GDC and the overall state of play for AI-native games and tools.
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Welcome to the Playing With Inference podcast! Our introductory episode introducing our hosts and what we're up to with this show is live!
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Ep 0: What is this podcast?
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April 22, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Welcome to the Playing With Inference podcast! Our introductory episode introducing our hosts and what we're up to with this show is live!
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