Video game development

Play2Live: In-game Fortnite Interactive Tasks for Streamers Are Now Available

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Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Software, Computing, Windows games, Third-person shooters, Video game development, Fortnite, Task

In the game Fortnite, users can ask the player to eliminate 10 opponents using sniper rifles, conduct uninterrupted three hour streams, change the game altogether, etc.

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  • In the game Fortnite, users can ask the player to eliminate 10 opponents using sniper rifles, conduct uninterrupted three hour streams, change the game altogether, etc.
  • Any user can support someone else's tasks using LUC tokens or assign their own tasks."
  • A streamer can select a particular task or several tasks at the same time.
  • Currently, Play2Live is testing the system of interactive tasks on the game Fortnite, but soon, as the Technical Director of the platform Vladislav Arbatov assures his audience, the number of games allowing for interactive tasks will multiply.

Global Artificial Intelligence Investment Analysis 2018: Chatbot is Slowly Becoming the Favorite Segment for Investors

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Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Computational neuroscience, Artificial intelligence in video games, Video game development, Artificial intelligence, Technology, Culture, Human behavior

2.2 What is Artificial Intelligence and What are its Benefits?

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  • 2.2 What is Artificial Intelligence and What are its Benefits?
  • 2.4 Based on Application Areas, the Ideal Approaches are Chosen
    2.5 Which AI Sub-technologies are Gearing Up?
  • 4.1 Which Innovations in the US are Attracting More Funds?
  • 4.4 Which Innovations In Canada and Israel are Attracting More Funds?

Gamer Sensei Adds Hi-Rez Studios' Smite and Paladins to its Esports Coaching Platform

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Monday, July 2, 2018
Gaming, Multiplayer video games, Windows games, Game design, Video game development, Hi-Rez Studios, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, Smite, eSports

BOSTON, July 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Gamer Sensei, the largest curated collection of the best esports coaches in the world, today announced that both Smite and Paladins from Hi-Rez Studios are the latest games to join its esports coaching platform.

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  • BOSTON, July 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Gamer Sensei, the largest curated collection of the best esports coaches in the world, today announced that both Smite and Paladins from Hi-Rez Studios are the latest games to join its esports coaching platform.
  • These two new games come on the heels of other recent additions to the Gamer Sensei platform, including Fortnite and PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds.
  • "As we continue to expand our coaching services we couldn't be happier to work with Hi-Rez," said Jim Drewry, CEO of Gamer Sensei.
  • "We are excited to work with Gamer Sensei as they are are the premier esports coaching service and their platform delivers deeply talented coaches and a great user experience."

Netradyne Named 2018 Artificial Intelligence Breakthrough Award Winner

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Monday, July 2, 2018
Computational neuroscience, Technology, Artificial intelligence, Artificial intelligence in video games, Video game development, Artificial general intelligence, Culture, Science and technology, Eric Horvitz

SAN DIEGO, July 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Netradyne , a leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology focusing on driver and commercial fleet safety, today announced that itsDriveri platform has been selected as the winner of the "Best AI-based Solution for Transportation" award from AI Breakthrough , an independent organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global Artificial Intelligence (AI) market today.

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  • SAN DIEGO, July 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Netradyne , a leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology focusing on driver and commercial fleet safety, today announced that itsDriveri platform has been selected as the winner of the "Best AI-based Solution for Transportation" award from AI Breakthrough , an independent organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global Artificial Intelligence (AI) market today.
  • "Netradyne stands alone in applying advanced artificial intelligence and deep learning technology to the transportation market with the ultimate goal of improving commercial fleet safety," said James Johnson, managing director, AI Breakthrough.
  • Congratulations to the Netradyne team on their 2018 AI Breakthrough Award and industry recognition."
  • Part of the Tech Breakthrough Awards organization, the AI Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honoring excellence in Artificial Intelligence technologies, services, companies and products.

Mogi Location-based Game Creator Mathieu Castelli Joins Resolution Games as Chief Creative Officer

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Thursday, June 28, 2018
Video game development, Computing, Software development, Augmented reality, User interface techniques, Unity, Mobile game

STOCKHOLM, June 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Resolution Games, the Stockholm-based VR and AR games studio behind the hit games Bait!

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  • STOCKHOLM, June 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Resolution Games, the Stockholm-based VR and AR games studio behind the hit games Bait!
  • and Wonderglade, welcomed Mathieu Castelli to its leadership team as chief creative officer (CCO).
  • Mathieu brings an expertise in augmented reality, location-based mobile gaming, Google Maps API and data analytics to Resolution Games.
  • He is best known for creating Mogi -- the first location-based community game that pioneered the collect-hunt-trade game genre based on map data.

Anodot Wins Best Use of AI for Game Development in the 2018 AI Breakthrough Awards

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Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Computational neuroscience, Artificial intelligence in video games, Video game development, Artificial intelligence, Technology, Culture, Human behavior

SUNNYVALE, California, June 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Anodot , the autonomous analytics company, has won Best Use of AI for Game Development in the 2018 AI Breakthrough Awards.

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  • SUNNYVALE, California, June 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Anodot , the autonomous analytics company, has won Best Use of AI for Game Development in the 2018 AI Breakthrough Awards.
  • The awards honor excellence and recognize the creativity, hard work and success of companies, technologies and products in the field of Artificial Intelligence.
  • Anodot has been selected in connection with the work it did with Outfit7 Limited, one of the world's fastest-growing multinational family entertainment companies.
  • The AI Breakthrough Awards are run by Tech Breakthrough Awards organization, a successful awards and recognition platform for leading technology companies on a global scale.

Knowmail Named 2018 Artificial Intelligence Breakthrough Award Winner

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Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Artificial intelligence in video games, Video game development, Artificial intelligence, Ai, Technology, Culture, Human behavior

LOS ANGELES, June 26, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AI Breakthrough , an independent organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global Artificial Intelligence (AI) market, today announced that Knowmail , a SaaS that acts as a personal assistant to help employees communicate and collaborate more effectively, has been selected as the winner of the 2018 AI Breakthrough Award for "Best Behavioral AI Solution."

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 26, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AI Breakthrough , an independent organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global Artificial Intelligence (AI) market, today announced that Knowmail , a SaaS that acts as a personal assistant to help employees communicate and collaborate more effectively, has been selected as the winner of the 2018 AI Breakthrough Award for "Best Behavioral AI Solution."
  • The solution privately and securely implements artificial intelligence to learn an individual's email communication habits in order to automatically prioritize their inbox based on urgency.
  • Congratulations to Haim Senior and the entire Knowmail team on their well-deserved industry recognition and 2018 AI Breakthrough Award."
  • Part of the Tech Breakthrough Awards organization, the AI Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honoring excellence in Artificial Intelligence technologies, services, companies and products.

Critically Acclaimed NieR:Automata Now Available Digitally For Xbox One

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Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Video game publishers, Square Enix, Video game development, Economy of Japan, Entertainment, Enix, Crystal Dynamics, Square, PlatinumGames, Eidos, Nier: Automata

PlatinumGames Inc. is an independent entertainment developer based in Osaka, Japan, dedicated to making high quality, next generation games for a variety of hardware platforms.

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  • PlatinumGames Inc. is an independent entertainment developer based in Osaka, Japan, dedicated to making high quality, next generation games for a variety of hardware platforms.
  • Square Enix, Inc. is affiliated with a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics, and Eidos Montral.
  • Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
    More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at http://na.square-enix.com/ .
  • NieR:Automata BECOME AS GODS Edition 2017, 2018 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.

GradeCam Continues To Think Outside The Bubble

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Monday, June 25, 2018
Linguistics, Artificial intelligence in video games, Video game development, Reading, Artificial intelligence, Culture, Human behavior

GradeCam introduced a futuristic new answer format powered by Aita their proprietary Artificial Intelligence Teaching Assistant technology that can read and score handwritten letters and words up to twenty characters in length.

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  • GradeCam introduced a futuristic new answer format powered by Aita their proprietary Artificial Intelligence Teaching Assistant technology that can read and score handwritten letters and words up to twenty characters in length.
  • GradeCam can now read and grade responses that have simply been written out by hand.
  • "We are continually developing new and innovative ways to be responsive to the needs of our teachers," says GradeCam CEO Rob Porter.
  • Current GradeCam users will soon be able to subscribe to the new handwritten question type as an add-on to their School/District GradeCam Go!

Microsoft Doubles its Game Development Studios and Showcases More Than 50 Games on E3 Stage Including 18 Console Launch Exclusives and 15 World Premieres

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Sunday, June 10, 2018
Computing, Video game development, Microsoft, Video game publishers, Microsoft Studios, Forza, Playground Games

Microsoft announced it is doubling its game development studios and showcased a record 52 games on stage including 18 console launch exclusives and 15 world premieres.

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  • Microsoft announced it is doubling its game development studios and showcased a record 52 games on stage including 18 console launch exclusives and 15 world premieres.
  • Microsoft has acquired U.K.-based Playground Games, a development partner since 2010 that has helped grow the "Forza" franchise to new heights.
  • "The original games we create at Microsoft Studios are some of our biggest assets," said Matt Booty, corporate vice president of Microsoft Studios.
  • The company is developing a portfolio of games on every device, including newly announced Microsoft Studios games.