I tripped over the term NPC, quite literally, on my way to an event the other night. Rushing to get there, I fell right in front of the venue. Embarrassed by how many people had just watched me eat ...

It is increasingly common in online communities to jokingly or insultingly refer to others as automated characters, like those in video games. This is a flawed and overly simplistic representation of ...

Nvidia debuted a new AI tool at Computex Taipei that targets the video game experience. The tool could transform the way players interact with non-player characters. This announcement arrives as the ...

Ubisoft unveils "NEO NPCs" at GDC, a GenAI-powered prototype revolutionizing player-NPC interactions. These NPCs offer unprecedented intelligence and interactivity, promising immersive gameplay and ...

They weren’t the heroes you played, but they were the ones you’ll never forget. These NPCs defined what gaming could feel like.

Gamers have been clamoring for better non-player characters (NPCs) for years, and the arrival of conversational AI may finally provide the computing superpower to make it possible. Several companies ...

Bizarre and random videos can be found on one's FYP, but one of the most intriguing trends now is when streamers act like NPCs, usually found in games, and make tons of money while doing so. This ...

In this hilarious and surprising #shorts video, watch as a friend hilariously pretends to be an NPC, creating unexpected and ...

Recently, Meta announced that it will introduce AI-driven non-player characters (NPCs) in its VR social platform, Horizon Worlds. This initiative undoubtedly injects new vitality into the ...