For decades, video games have relied on scripted, stilted interactions with non-player characters to help shepherd gamers in their journeys. But as artificial intelligence technology improves, game ...

For better or worse, Fortnite will let creators make NPCs that ditch the script and go freestyle. A new tool in the Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) will allow developers to create their own ...

NPCs react differently to players based on their achievements & skill levels, offering praise or scorn. Advancing in reputation in games like Cyberpunk 2077 or The Elder Scrolls 4 can affect outcomes.

Jam & Tea Studios founders, left to right, Michael Yichao, Carl Kwoh, and J. Aaron Farr sit for photos, on Jan. 18, 2024, in Roslyn, Wash. (Lutisha Aubrey Photography via AP) LOS ANGELES (AP) -- For ...

NPCs in the best games have realistic reactions, memories, and agency, making them essential for fleshing out believable open worlds. NPCs in games like Cyberpunk 2077, The Witcher 3, and Fallout: New ...

Forever ensnared in a love-fued between 1800s literature and modern gaming, Eman Fatima tries her best to appease both her hobbies by tapping away at her keyboard and writing about her favorite games ...

Following the release of AI Darth Vader into Fortnite, Epic has announced plans to let people create their own AI NPCs in the all-encompassing battle royale. AI Darth Vader hit Fortnite last month. He ...

Ritwik is a passionate gamer who has a soft spot for JRPGs. He's been writing about all things gaming for six years and counting. Players love open-world games that strive to do something different to ...