AI Tries Its Hand at Super Mario Bros., Produces Mixed Results 🎮

Summary:


  1. New Model Tested
    Google’s GameNGen AI inspired a new model, MarioVGG, which aims to simulate Super Mario Bros. by analyzing video footage and user inputs.

  2. Glitches and Speed
    The MarioVGG model shows promising results but still has glitches and can’t generate real-time gameplay yet.

  3. Future Potential
    Researchers hope to refine these techniques to eventually create reliable and controllable video game generators, potentially transforming game development.

Read more at: Ars Technica