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Oasis: Inside the World’s First Fully AI-Generated Video Game

2024/11/19
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Imagine a video game that generates itself frame by frame, all powered by AI. Meet Oasis, the strange, mesmerizing creation that’s redefining game design. Built by the startup Decart with AI tech that imagines each moment on the fly, Oasis brings a surreal twist to gaming where the world around you is constantly shifting—like Minecraft, but in an alternate universe.

This week, Robert and Haley explore the groundbreaking technology behind Oasis and the possibilities (and limits) of AI-generated games. From the bizarre landscapes that morph right before your eyes to the potential for endless replayability, we’re diving into what makes Oasis a viral hit and the big questions it raises about the future of gaming.

Key Highlights:

  • The AI Engine: How Oasis uses transformer models to invent each game frame in real-time.
  • Player Experience: Exploring the surreal, unpredictable worlds that Oasis brings to life.
  • What’s Next for AI in Gaming: Could self-generating AI engines revolutionize game design or is it just a novelty?

Join us for a wild ride into this digital dreamscape as we discuss the intriguing—and sometimes unsettling—world of AI-powered gaming!