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Artificial intelligence is transforming numerous industries, but its impact on mainstream gaming remains surprisingly limited. While AI powers aspects of existing games, a true breakout hit built around AI-driven gameplay, character generation, or level design is conspicuously absent. This lack of widespread adoption begs the question: what’s holding back AI’s potential in creating truly innovative and engaging gaming experiences? A recent discussion on Reddit (https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1o19aza/why_isnt_there_a_popular_game_using_ai_yet/) delves into possible reasons, highlighting the disparity between AI’s capabilities and its current role in the gaming world, leaving many to wonder about the future of AI-driven entertainment.