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Next-Gen Art: GenAI Tools Transforming 2D Game Asset Creation (Part 1) In gaming, art is the catalyst that turns creative visions into dynamic realities. Now with AI, that transformation is faster, smarter, and more breathtaking than ever. At Playo.ai, we’re not just in the game; we’re rewriting the playbook. Let’s dive into the GenAI arsenal that’s making our 2D game assets a strong complementary tool for our game creator. Here’s our not-so-secret sauce Stability AI Think of it as an AI art Swiss Army knife. It provides multiple AI models to generate a wide range of art styles, helping us fine-tune and optimize everything from character designs to background art. DALL-E Open Ai 3 can now generate images on the level of Midjourney V5 :)  but can also rework images and handle text much better. The integration with the OpenAI GPT API also helps in building pipelines. Midjourney The undisputed quality king. No API yet, but the quality more than compensates. Replicate oke model host. It allows us to run and customize our own AI models for game art, giving us complete control over the creative process. This means we can tweak and tailor the art to fit our exact vision without relying on external tools. Unforgettable Textures Polycam Great value with effective texture generation, but missing an API. Blockade Labs Skyboxes so realistic you’ll forget you’re looking at pixels. Real-time API generation, plus game engine  mesh outputs. // normal maps are still a pain to create in AI, but several projects are available on Github to solve this. Consistent, Eye-Catching 2D Assets Scenario Train your own style, complete with API and Unity plugin. For example, you can create a unique set of character sprites or environmental assets that match your game's aesthetic perfectly, ensuring a cohesive look and feel throughout the game. We’re pushing the boundaries of game art with these tools, and this is just the beginning. In a couple of weeks, we'll talk about 3D art. Keep staying informed. #Gaming #AI #GameDevelopment #HyperPersonalizedGames #Innovation #Playo

Interesting article on how AI is helping developers, designers and animators in building games. Essentially it can help speed up the process by taking away monotonous work, such as fine tuning of scenes etc... Of course you can argue that might not be great for the person who has to place rocks in a scene, but surely this feels like a step up? The key is to embrace the tech to understand how it fits into your business and how it can enhance it. Get everyone on board, so you can do more faster, then reap the benefits. Here at Mobikats we are already using AI to help speed up development, enabling us to offer clients more for less, including AI solutions to help them. https://lnkd.in/eMd3HXd7

Level Up Your Craft: AI as the Newest Party Member in Game Dev? 🎮 Gamers, get ready to be amazed! Devs, buckle up - the future of game development might involve a new teammate: Artificial Intelligence. 🤖 We all know the power of AI in gaming - from adaptive difficulty to mind-blowing NPC behavior. But what if AI could become a collaborator in the creation process? Imagine churning out photorealistic environments with a few lines of code, or having AI suggest innovative gameplay mechanics - the possibilities are staggering! Here's the thing: AI integration in game dev isn't just sci-fi anymore. Companies are already experimenting with using AI for: ✅ Level Design: Imagine AI crafting stunning, diverse landscapes based on your concept art. ️ ✅ Character Animation: AI could streamline animation workflows, freeing devs to focus on complex movements. ✅ Game Testing: AI could tirelessly playtest your game, identifying bugs and suggesting balancing tweaks. But is this the end of human game devs? Absolutely not!  AI can be a powerful tool, but it won't replace creativity, storytelling, or that special human touch. These are still the cornerstones of amazing games. The real magic lies in the collaboration. Imagine the synergy between a skilled game dev and a constantly learning AI assistant - the possibilities are endless! So, what do you think? Is AI the next big thing in game development? Let's spark a discussion in the comments! 🤔 P.S. Smash that like button if you're ready to level up the game with AI! 🔥 #gamedev #ai #cutecat #videogames #futureinnovation

Interested in Generative AI tools like Runway and Pika? Check out Arcade.Studio 🔥 These clips were all created by Beta testers. Sign up to join the waitlist and you'll get access to the following tools... 🌐 𝐗𝐑 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 ↳Create games, 3D websites, and virtual experiences 🖼 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐧 ↳Lightning fast generative AI to create, upscale, and edit images 📹 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐆𝐞𝐧 ↳Create AI videos from text, image, or video. Adjust camera movements, characters animations, and style. 🔉 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐆𝐞𝐧 ↳Create AI-generated voice, music, and sounds 💎 3𝐃 𝐆𝐞𝐧 ↳Generate 3D characters and assets for all your world-building needs. Thanks to Martin Knapp for sharing this awesome video and the great work that Arcade Studio and their community are doing! 🙏 I can't wait to test it myself! --- 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭? 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞? Please follow me (Nolan Ether) on LinkedIn 🙏 ♻️ 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 to share with your connections 💬 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻t to make each other better

Just found LTX Studio, an AI video generator that truly stands out bigtime over the others IMO. This tool takes a simple prompt and transforms it into a complete video, handling everything from scriptwriting to generating characters, creating scenes, and animating the final product. I believe the efficiency of LTX Studio is what would typically take hours of manual effort can now be accomplished in minutes, making it an invaluable tool for content creators like us. One of the most impressive aspects of LTX Studio is its ability to maintain consistency across characters and scenes. For instance, in a test project set on Mars, the AI generated a cohesive storyline with vivid scenes and dynamic character interactions, all based on a short prompt. The flexibility of the platform allows for customization in character appearance, voiceovers, and video styles, ranging from cinematic to comic book, ensuring that creators can achieve their desired look and feel. Also, the option to adjust scene details such as camera angles and lighting further enhances the creative control users have over their projects. LTX Studio also excels hands down in its user-friendly interface and advanced editing features. Users can easily tweak projects, add custom soundtracks, and export the final product in various formats, including a pitch deck or direct integration with Adobe Premiere for further editing. zzzzzzzzz The ability to generate videos quickly without sacrificing quality makes LTX Studio one to seriously look at doe AI video production. Waitlist going on now.... Checkout this YT vid. https://lnkd.in/g5jmwkqY

From Sketch to Platformer: Google Genie’s Artistic Approach to Game Generation - Genie, a remarkable creation by Google DeepMind, has captured the imaginations of researchers and gamers alike. Its full name, “GENerative Interactive Environment,” hints at its extraordinary abilities. Unlike an average AI model, Genie possesses the unique power to transform single images or text prompts into interactive, playable 2D worlds. Genie distinguishes itself through its ability to animate virtual worlds by assimilating knowledge from unlabeled Internet videos. It acts as a digital sponge that absorbs the nuances of various environments and interactions. At its core, Genie is a foundational world model featuring a neural architecture with 11 billion parameters. Its integral […] - https://lnkd.in/gwGTJiZu

Generative AI has started to appear more frequently in certain games, especially those on Steam. We've seen some pretty big launches that have aspects of their games made using Generative AI, like 'The Finals' where the devs used AI for the announcer voice lines. Some devs have specified the more specific ways they used AI, such as only using it as a reference for ideas. Valve has allowed devs to put games that use AI on the storefront as long as they are not infringing on anything. It has mostly been used for art inspiration, while it was least used for narrative design and dialogue. More and more devs are starting to use AI in their work, while some companies are allowing it as an optional tool and others have decided to ban it. Should developers begin using AI as a game dev tool? Or is it lazy to do so? Reference article linked below! #gamedesign #generativeAI #gamedevelopment https://lnkd.in/g8AuPM-F

What happens when you combine over 200,000 hours of gameplay videos with cutting-edge AI technology? 🎮💡Google DeepMind introduces an explosive innovation: AI ‘Genie’ - a marvel capable of transforming any image or idea instantly into a fully playable 2D platformer. Imagine holding the power to create a unique game from nothing more than a fleeting thought or a scribbled drawing. This is no longer the domain of science fiction; it's our reality. The intersection of creativity and machine learning has birthed something extraordinary—an AI that not only understands our whims but turns them into interactive experiences. The implications here are staggering. For developers, this could mean significantly reduced timelines from concept to market. For gamers, an ever-expanding universe of worlds limited only by imagination. And for the world at large? A fresh demonstration of AI’s potential to enrich human life. Yet, as we stand on the cusp of this new era, questions emerge about originality and copyright in automated game design. 🕹️🤔 How will these new tools reshape the creative landscape? Will they enhance human creativity or overshadow it? As enthusiasts, critics, gamers, and creators engage with this groundbreaking technology, one thing is clear: we're not just playing games anymore; we’re shaping futures. And so I turn it over to you—how do you see 'AI Genie' changing your field or hobby? Dive into the discussion below! #ArtificialIntelligence #GameDesign #Innovation #CreativeTechnology

A great article by one of my favourite game designers (Jamey Stegmaier of Stonemaier Games) about the use of generative AI in games. After seeing so many game companies using AI in recent times, it is great to see a big company like this taking such a stance. "Stonemaier Games does not, has not, and will not use any form of genrative AI to replace or augment creative work. If we're creating something, we want it built from the ground up by talented people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and cultures, not an algorithm." Incidentally, my favourite game ever (Terraforming Mars by Stronghold Games) recently launched an expansion on Kickstarter and admitted to using AI to create the art instead of paying an artist. I own every expansion and upgrade available for this game, but I did not back this Kickstarter. Well done Stonemaier! https://lnkd.in/eVVhWbn5

From Sketch to Platformer: Google Genie’s Artistic Approach to Game Generation - Genie, a remarkable creation by Google DeepMind, has captured the imaginations of researchers and gamers alike. Its full name, “GENerative Interactive Environment,” hints at its extraordinary abilities. Unlike an average AI model, Genie possesses the unique power to transform single images or text prompts into interactive, playable 2D worlds. Genie distinguishes itself through its ability to animate virtual worlds by assimilating knowledge from unlabeled Internet videos. It acts as a digital sponge that absorbs the nuances of various environments and interactions. At its core, Genie is a foundational world model featuring a neural architecture with 11 billion parameters. Its integral […] - https://lnkd.in/gwGTJiZu