Ep 27: The Future of Game Engines and Creative Play with Nuno Leiria (AUDIO ONLY)

2025-11-04

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 ta...

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.

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00:00 Introduction to Playful Creation
00:54 Nuno Leiria's Journey in Game Developmentt
02:37 The Frustrations and Solutions in Game Creation
03:02 Generative AI and Its Impact on Game Development
03:29 The Concept of Playful Creation
04:13 Building and Sharing on Nilo
05:41 Designing Nilo: Fast Feedback Loops and Browser-Based Collaboration
09:04 Innovative UI and Game Design Principles
19:32 Generative AI Models in Nilo
21:34 Challenges and Limitations of Generative AI
24:32 AI Model for Real-Time 3D Creation
25:28 Iterative Creation and User Feedback
26:33 Challenges and Hopes for AI Models
27:23 Unified Rigging and Creature Creation
27:52 The Future of Game Development
31:14 Aspiring Builders and User Demographics
33:17 Browser vs. Native Apps for Games
40:57 Social 3D Creation and Low Friction Play
47:22 The Importance of Small Social Networks
51:59 Nilo's Development and Future Plans

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