Naavik Gaming Podcast The Next Era of Voice Games
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Jul 12, 2024 Max Child, CEO of Volley, discusses the AI in voice games, history of input design, and monetization strategies. They explore the reach of voice games on common devices, player demographics, and the future of inclusive voice games.
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Founding Volley with Self-Taught Coding
- Max Child and his co-founder taught themselves to code to rapidly build games and entertainment apps.
- They transitioned from chat-based games to voice games with the rise of Alexa, finding early success with 5,000 users in a week.
Voice Games Fit Home Environments
- Voice games thrive at home where players feel comfortable using their voice without embarrassment.
- They unlock casual gaming moments during activities like cooking or family time that other platforms cannot reach.
Tech Challenges in Voice Gaming
- Speech recognition still has a 5% error rate, which can frustrate voice game players.
- Advances in AI and context help improve understanding and allow more natural conversational gameplay.