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Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii envisions AI companions as friends rather than just tools, aiming to deepen player camaraderie in games. He believes AI can make in-game characters feel more human and empathetic, potentially serving as entry points for new players or even companions outside the game. Horii highlighted Square Enix's partnership with Google to develop a Gemini-powered chatbot for Dragon Quest X as an example of this integration. AI
IMPACT Suggests AI could evolve from tools to empathetic companions, enhancing player engagement and potentially creating new forms of interaction within games.