Can You Make It To The End Of 19th Street In This Frantic Endless Runner?

I asked OpenAI’s GPT-3 to generate 31 different videogame ideas, one for each day of Blaugust, each dealing in some way with that particular day of the month. Here’s its idea for August 19th: “19th Street Dash”. You dallied a little too long over your coffee at the Mug & Cup, and now you’re going to be late for your interview crosstown. You bolt out the door and start sprinting down 19th Street. You have to be careful not to trip on cracks in the sidewalk, jump over obstacles in your path, and be mindful of the gaps between buildings. ...

August 19, 2022 · 3 min · 613 words · Tipa

The Amazing Adventures of 8-Ball!

“Adventure of 8-Ball” is a 2D platformer mobile game with 50 levels, attractive graphics, and catchy music. The player controls 8-ball, a little black cat, on a quest to save their owner from the evil dog catcher who has kidnapped them.

August 8, 2022 · 4 min · 709 words · Tipa

The Seven Sages: A Masterclass in Metroidvania Design

In “The Seven Sages”, you play as one of the seven ancient sages of mystery, who must journey through a vast and dangerous world to gather the seven magical artifacts that will save the realm from a great evil.

August 7, 2022 · 5 min · 1060 words · Tipa

Steve, the Fifth Horseman of the Apocalypse

I asked OpenAI’s GPT-3 to generate 31 different videogame ideas, one for each day of Blaugust, each dealing in some way with that particular day of the month. Here’s its idea for August 5th: “Steve, the Fifth Horseman of the Apocalypse”. This is a game where you play as Steve, the fifth horseman of the Apocalypse, who was left behind when the other four horsemen rode off to bring about the end of the world. With only your trusty steed and a few weapons, you must now ride across the country, fighting off hordes of zombies and other monsters that have taken over the world. ...

August 5, 2022 · 3 min · 561 words · Tipa