The a16z Show
Next-Gen Gaming: AI Souls, Real-time Culture, Personalized Avatars
The a16z Show discusses tech and culture trends, news, and the future – especially as ‘software eats the world’. It features industry experts, business leaders, and other interesting thinkers and voices from around the world. This show is produced by Andreessen Horowitz (aka “a16z”), a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm. Multiple episodes are released every week; visit a16z.com for more details and to sign up for our newsletters and other content as well!
Show Notes
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
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