Beyond Sony Patents New AI Tech That’ll Play Your Video Games For You! - Beyond 928
Jan 7, 2026
Imagine a world where your video games could play themselves, thanks to Sony's new AI tech! This could revolutionize gaming, offering 'ghost' characters to guide players or letting games take the reins completely. The hosts also discuss the bizarre spike in value of a Racer Revenge disc due to a jailbreak exploit. With the sunsetting of Anthem and the charm of chaotic games like Fortnite and Elden Ring, they dive into the joys and challenges of modern gaming. Plus, a nostalgic chat about Face/Off adds a fun twist!
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Racer Revenge Disc Became A Jailbreak Key
- Max recalls the Limited Run PS4 release of Star Wars Racer Revenge suddenly spiking in value after hackers used it to jailbreak PS5s.
- He expresses bafflement at how the exploit was discovered and notes the disc went from cheap to hundreds of dollars overnight.
Sony's AI Ghost Could Auto-Play Games
- Sony patented an AI feature that can show 'ghost' playthroughs or take full control to progress the game for you.
- Brian and Max compare it to existing ghosts/time-trial systems and worry about developers' role versus generic AI guidance.
AI Guides vs Developer-Recorded Paths
- Hosts question why Sony would need AI to create guides when developers can record ideal playthroughs themselves.
- They highlight trade-offs between developer-authored guidance and AI trained on massive player/YouTube data.