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

Wasn't there a similar shit patent headline about sony doing that?

Oh yeah, there was, "ghost assistance", aka "no need to look up on youtube"; something which I'm pretty sure exists as "previous art" in some game or another - https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sony-patents-ai-generated-ghost-support-system-to-assist-stuck-players

Also, bots that automate play have existed since the old MUD days, this patent must be like the many that are "something that already exists, but on a computer with AI"

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

    One of the mario games would have Luigi show up and play a level for you if you kept dying

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