Echoes of Somewhere is an experiment that explores the impact generative AI tools can have on traditional game development. This initiative seeks to identify both the benefits and drawbacks of incorporating AI into the process. The example project involves a 2.5D point-and-click adventure game anthology series, complemented by a weekly development blog that chronicles the game’s evolution, starting from early preproduction and concluding with the final release. The blog also provides coverage of relevant industry news. During his talk, Jussi delves into the practical aspects of creating a game using these innovative tools.
Jussi Kemppainen is an industry veteran with nearly 25 years of experience in both games and video. He has worked in multiple positions ranging from video and game direction to visual effects and 3D modeling. During his career he has worked in multiple games companies, including Ubisoft Redlynx, Supercell, Remedy and Mainframe Industries. He is also one of the founders of Rovio Animation studio.