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Microsoft patents system for AI helpers to finish games for you (tech4gamers.com)
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The patent called “STATE MANAGEMENT FOR VIDEO GAME HELP SESSIONS” describes multiple examples where a pop-up might ask a player to let a helper take over the gameplay for a while.

Imagine if a user were struggling to find a rare gem in an RPG; if allowed, the helper would take control from the player. They would proceed to chat and guide the user through the process of acquiring the gem.

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[–] 10 points 8 months ago (3 children)

It's kind of like the old Nintendo hotline. Call when you're stuck on something in a game. Or just looking up a walkthrough online.

That said, this makes it far easier to ask for help and kids might just rely on it too much instead of figuring stuff out on their own.

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  • [–] 11 points 8 months ago (2 children)

    With the hotline and guides you still had to actually play yourself. This is a step further, you just watch the game play itself.

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  • [–] 0 points 8 months ago (1 child)

    At least, it's not just someone watching a YouTube video of someone else playing... though I imagine some of that is just due to affordability.

    I know my young nephew gets frustrated on some games and then just gives up... even if he knows what to do. Maybe when he's older he could get better at those, but by that time, he'll be on to something else.

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  • [–] 3 points 8 months ago

    At least, it's not just someone watching a YouTube video of someone else playing

    I would much rather pay nothing to watch a human being play a video game than purchase a video game just to watch the game play itself. I say this as someone who has zero interest in twitch, let's play, etc.

    Just save your money and pirate a fucking a movie at that point.

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