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Cara Ellison, senior narrative designer on Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 before Paradox switched developers, discusses her love of Troika's original RPG: 'Everyone on the team helped really make that maximum goth'Narrative designer Cara Ellison discusses her favorite games and the importance of atmosphere and writing in game development. She highlights Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines as a personal favorite and discusses her current work on Sleight of Hand. Ellison also touches on the challenges of narrative tools in game engines like Unreal Engine.
AI Chatbots in Games ─ How to Tell If You’re Talking to a BotThis article discusses how to identify AI chatbots in video games, noting that advanced bots are becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish from human players. It outlines several indicators such as unusual word choices, repetition, vague answers, rapid response times, constant availability, overenthusiasm, and perfect grammar. The piece also briefly touches on the underlying technologies like Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning that power these chatbots and their various roles within games, ultimately suggesting that the quality of the gaming experience is more important than whether one is interacting with a bot or a human.
Gaming Dad Blog 10: Character CreationThe author discusses the fun his children had with the character creation in the game Outward, comparing it to Skyrim's character creation. He notes the moral questions surrounding predetermined genetic structures in games.
Dragon Age 3 Release Date. E3 2014 Demo Trailer (PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PC)BioWare announced that Dragon Age 3: Inquisition will be released on October 7th, November 18th, 2014, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC. The E3 2014 demonstration showcased enhanced graphics, dragon-fighting gameplay, and an action-based battle system with an optional tactical view.- Dragon Age 3 Release Date. E3 2014 Demo Trailer (PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PC)BioWare announced that Dragon Age 3: Inquisition will be released on October 7th, November 18th, 2014, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC. A gameplay demonstration at E3 2014 showcased the game's enhanced graphics, action-based combat with a tactical view option, and the return of "true companion" characters.