Square Enix announces it will integrate Google’s generative AI Gemini into popular online game Dragon Quest X
Key Points:
- Square Enix is integrating Google's generative AI Gemini into the online game Dragon Quest X to enhance player interaction through an in-game companion named Oshaberi Slimey.
- Oshaberi Slimey uses Gemini's chat function to generate voice responses and assist players by providing hints and guidance, aimed at helping new users navigate the long-running game.
- The inclusion of AI aims to prevent new players from feeling lost or isolated, creating a more personalized and supportive gaming experience.
- Square Enix is collaborating with Google Cloud to expand AI applications, with executives predicting AI will significantly transform the gaming industry within the next three to five years.