Welcome to 'Playing with Inference,' a podcast where we explore the intersection of AI and gaming. In this episode, we delve into the concept of playful creation with Nuno Leiria, founder of Nilo — a platform designed for creating games as easily as playing them.  With over 15 years of experience in the game development industry, Nuno has worked on titles like Fortnite and Fable, focusing particularly on game engines. He shares his journey, explaining how generative AI is transforming game development by making complex tasks easier and more enjoyable. Learn about Nilo’s innovative approach to combining AI-driven game creation with collaborative, browser-based technology and discover how players can become creators in an ecosystem designed for both solo and social play.  From the philosophy of fast feedback loops to the potential future of AI in game engines, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the cutting-edge methods driving the next generation of game development. New episodes of Playing With Inference go up every Tuesday.Join our discord: https://buff.ly/1snI95H 00:00 Introduction to Playful Creation00:54 Nuno Leiria's Journey in Game Developmentt02:37 The Frustrations and Solutions in Game Creation03:02 Generative AI and Its Impact on Game Development03:29 The Concept of Playful Creation04:13 Building and Sharing on Nilo05:41 Designing Nilo: Fast Feedback Loops and Browser-Based Collaboration09:04 Innovative UI and Game Design Principles19:32 Generative AI Models in Nilo21:34 Challenges and Limitations of Generative AI24:32 AI Model for Real-Time 3D Creation25:28 Iterative Creation and User Feedback26:33 Challenges and Hopes for AI Models27:23 Unified Rigging and Creature Creation27:52 The Future of Game Development31:14 Aspiring Builders and User Demographics33:17 Browser vs. Native Apps for Games40:57 Social 3D Creation and Low Friction Play47:22 The Importance of Small Social Networks51:59 Nilo's Development and Future Plans Tags: #podcast #artificialintelligence #gaming #techtrends #futureofgaming #AIinnovation #gamingpodcast #machinelearning #techpodcast #animation #genAI