This episode features James Dang, Project Manager at the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii), to talk about the intersection of AI and games. James shares insights into his work helping companies integrate AI/ML solutions, the evolving role of AI in game development, and Upper Bound, Amii’s “not your average AI conference”. We also nerd out over which single player, story-driven games we enjoy playing. Oh, and we battle it out in Mario Party! 🎲🎉

Recorded at Kiwi Productions Studio

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• globalgamejam.org/group/11580/games
• globalgamejam.org/group/11953/games
• interactiveartsalberta.org/
• upperbound.ai/
• amii.ca/

For the first episode of 2025 in the Kiwi Productions studio, we catch up with Travis Bouchard, Esports Director at Vimy Ridge Academy, who’s back to share exciting updates since his last visit in Episode 5! Now entering its fourth year, the program has expanded from 14 to 31 student-athletes, with notable milestones such as qualifying for national competitions and hosting in-person events. Travis highlights the importance of treating esports participants like traditional athletes and building a supportive community environment. Plus, we hear more about what he’s been up to with the AESA academic subcommittee, what’s next for the Alberta Esports Championship, and a new coaches clinic. Tune in for a great mix of laughs, insights, and surprising wins over some Mario Kart action!

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aec2024.ca/

goodgameyeg.ca/episodes/legitimate-sport-jesse-sedlowski

esportsalberta.ca/academic-panel

goodgameyeg.ca/episodes/academic-build-ft-shadi-hanna

esportsalberta.ca/asel

esportcanada.org/education

atle.ca/whats-happening/prolearn/esports

kiwiproductions.ca

A public service announcement given by the show's host to get started with 2025. We've come a long way since the early days of 2024.

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