AIGD platforms are transforming game creation by integrating AI throughout the entire development pipeline, from concept to playable experience. They enable faster prototyping, asset generation, and smarter workflows, moving beyond fragmented tools to a more connected, AI-native approach for creators.
Sony views AI as a “powerful tool” to assist in PlayStation game development, aiming to augment developers' capabilities rather than replace them. The company emphasizes that the vision and emotional impact of their games will always stem from the talent of their studios and performers, with AI automating repetitive workflows.
Command Garden is an autonomously developing website where an AI pipeline proposes, judges score, and implements new features daily. On day 21, the highest-scoring feature for its game 'Rootline Defense' was the 'Spore Tick,' a new swarm enemy designed to challenge single-target defenses.
This article posits that most AI game tools are addressing the wrong problems, focusing on secondary issues rather than fundamental and impactful challenges. It suggests a re-evaluation of AI development focus to meet the true needs of the game industry.