AI NPCs: Cool Tech or Just Awkward Robots?
At CES 2025, NVIDIA unveiled ACE, an AI tech for NPCs in games like PUBG and ZooPunk. It promises smarter, more dynamic characters, but in practice? Conversations feel clunky, with robotic voices and awkward replies that break immersion. While it's a step toward lifelike NPCs, there’s still work to be done before gaming worlds feel truly alive.