A newly discovered Microsoft patent describes a cloud-based system that would allow an AI or another player to take over your session and complete difficult parts of a game for you. While Microsoft has previously explored coaching tools to give tips during gameplay, this latest discovery points to a much more direct form of help that could change how players handle those frustrating "game over" screens.
Getting stuck on a difficult boss or an impossible puzzle has always been a core part of the gaming experience, often forcing players to put down the controller in frustration. In the past, players relied on expensive tip hotlines or printed strategy guides to find their way through, while the present focus has shifted to community forums, massive walkthroughs on sites like GameFAQs, and video guides on YouTube. However, leaving the game to search for a solution can break immersion and slow down the fun, leading developers to look for integrated ways to keep players moving without requiring them to tab out or scrub through long videos.
A new Microsoft survey suggests that Xbox Game Pass could be getting AI features in the future.
At the center of this development is a newly...
