Elon Musk has announced plans for his company xAI to establish an AI gaming studio. This revelation came after a social media post by blogger Dima Zeniuk, which Musk confirmed, emphasizing the importance of doing it right and expressing his enthusiasm for revitalizing the gaming industry.
Musk, known for his passion for gaming, has a history of engaging deeply with video games. His interests include strategy games like "Civilization" and immersive titles such as "Elden Ring." He has also set records in games like "Diablo IV." Despite his gaming prowess, Musk faced criticism during a live stream of "Path of Exile 2," where he admitted to using a game booster, attributing it to the competitive nature of gaming against skilled players.
Musk's commitment to gaming is evident from his early career, where he interned at Rocket Science Games, contributing to game programming. Dissatisfied with the dominance of major corporations in the gaming industry, Musk aims to innovate by integrating AI into game development through xAI's new studio.
The integration of AI in gaming is gaining traction, with companies like Google and Chinese firms like NetEase leveraging AI tools for game creation. The market for generative AI in gaming is projected to grow significantly, from $1.43 billion in 2024 to $11.11 billion by 2033, at a compound annual growth rate of 25.6%.
