Metagame 2025 is happening at
Lighthaven Campus, Berkeley this September 12-14. Speaker lineup includes Emmett Shear (former Twitch CEO), Patrick McKenzie, Jamie Wahls, Justin Kuiper and more!
Selected sessions:
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Prompt Engineering, The Game: Cogs vs Clippies — Emmett Shear
Experience a live playtest of a collaborative game where your AI "Cogs" (Cooperative Open-ended Generative Systems) make autonomous decisions based on prompts and peer advice. A practical exploration of emergent AI behavior in game environments.
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Video Games as Alignment Benchmarks — Emmett Shear
Interactive workshop examining how multiplayer games can serve as testbeds for AI alignment research. Explore role definition, selection, and coordination in dynamic group contexts — essential capabilities for advanced AI systems.
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LLMing Together: A Playable Roguelike in a Month — Patrick McKenzie
See LLMs as core game mechanics in action! Patrick demos his fantasy roguelike built entirely with AI assistance, showcasing real-time story generation and dynamic asset creation. A glimpse into the future of AI-native game development.
PS: If you would like to run a booth on Friday of the event, apply here.