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Apr 2024
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Next-Gen Gaming: AI Souls, Real-time Cul...

Andreessen Horowitz
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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 ... Show More
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