A Glimpse into a Planet-Sized Tech Demo
Just recently, I embarked on a thrilling adventure in Brendan Greene’s new creation, a tech demo aptly named Preface: Undiscovered World. As I set foot on this earth-like planet, a wave of excitement washed over me. Imagine a world brimming with rocks, trees, and gentle hills—the classic elements of nature. However, the phrase ‘ordinary’ might not encapsulate the essence of what I encountered.
What Lies Beneath the Surface?
At first glance, it’s easy to think I was wandering through a familiar landscape, thanks to Greene’s new game engine, Melba, which employs machine learning to create this vast, earth-scale environment. But let’s not get too comfortable! As one explores, there emerges a question—is this really just a serene getaway? Perhaps lurking beneath those scattered boulders and shady canopies are hidden surprises, raising suspicions of bizarre machine learning ‘hallucinations’ that could potentially redefine our gaming universe.
A Journey of Discovery Awaits
As Greene estimates a five to ten year odyssey lies ahead in developing a massively multiplayer sandbox akin to a planet—and who knows, maybe the metaverse—this tech demo stands as merely the first step. With every encounter, whether in a sandy desert or a lush forest, the charm of this new world grows stronger. Who knows? In the depths of this unimaginable landscape, we might find a sea urchin planet or even buildings on poles, eagerly awaiting our discovery.
