In video games, artificial intelligence (AI) is used to generate responsive, adaptive or intelligent behaviors primarily in non-player characters (NPCs) similar to human-like intelligence. Artificial intelligence has been an integral part of video games since their inception in the 1950s. AI in video games is a distinct subfield and differs from academic AI. It serves to improve the game-player experience rather than machine learning or decision making. During the golden age of arcade video games, the idea of AI opponents was largely popularized, which sported an increasing difficulty level, distinct movement patterns, and in-game events dependent on hash functions based on the player’s input. Modern games often implement existing techniques such as pathfinding and decision trees to guide the actions of NPCs. AI is often used in mechanisms which are not immediately visible to the user, such as data mining and procedural-content generation.
Games to Buy Week of February 25th, 2020
Really good week with some familiar games for Xbox Game Pass holders. Themes this week include a couple of top-notch simulation games, Three games with […]