Next-Gen Gaming: AI Souls, Real-time Culture, Personalized Avatars

Over 3,700 companies applied to a16z’s SPEEDRUN. In this episode, we meet the founders pushing the boundaries of what games can be. From the fusion of traditional gaming elements with modern tech-twists, a16z General Partner Andrew Chen and Partner Josh Lu discuss the challenges and wins of creating games that are not only fun but also integrate seamlessly into the digital age, from AI-twins to games that “move at the speed of culture”.  Whether you’re a developer, an enthusiast, or just curious about the future of interactive entertainment, this episode provides a glimpse into how today's creators use creativity and technology to captivate. If you're passionate about shaping the future of gaming, consider applying for SPEEDRUN 3.0 at a16z.com/speedrun3.   Resources:  Submit your SPEEDRUN 3.0 application: https://a16z.com/speedrun-la-2024 Find Andrew on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewchen Find Josh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshLu Learn more about Avi and Magic Circle: https://twitter.com/aviromanoff Learn more about Lil Snack: https://www.lilsnack.co Learn more about Neon Wild: https://www.neonwild.com Learn more about Open Souls: https://www.opensouls.studio Learn more about Altera: https://altera.al   Stay Updated:  Find a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16z Find a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/ Follow our host: https://twitter.com/stephsmithio Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.