Next-Gen Gaming: AI Souls, Real-time Culture, Personalized Avatars
The a16z Show26 Huhti 2024

Next-Gen Gaming: AI Souls, Real-time Culture, Personalized Avatars

Over 3,700 companies applied to a16z’s SPEEDRUN. In this episode, we meet the founders pushing the boundaries of what games can be.

From the fusion of traditional gaming elements with modern tech-twists, a16z General Partner Andrew Chen and Partner Josh Lu discuss the challenges and wins of creating games that are not only fun but also integrate seamlessly into the digital age, from AI-twins to games that “move at the speed of culture”.

Whether you’re a developer, an enthusiast, or just curious about the future of interactive entertainment, this episode provides a glimpse into how today's creators use creativity and technology to captivate.

If you're passionate about shaping the future of gaming, consider applying for SPEEDRUN 3.0 at a16z.com/speedrun3.

Resources:

Submit your SPEEDRUN 3.0 application: https://a16z.com/speedrun-la-2024

Find Andrew on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewchen

Find Josh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshLu

Learn more about Avi and Magic Circle: https://twitter.com/aviromanoff

Learn more about Lil Snack: https://www.lilsnack.co

Learn more about Neon Wild: https://www.neonwild.com

Learn more about Open Souls: https://www.opensouls.studio

Learn more about Altera: https://altera.al

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