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Today, a web3 social simulation game, has raised a $5 million seed funding round to further develop its generative AI-powered intelligent NPCs and no-code creator tools. Sfermion and Big Brain led the round with GSR, Collab+Currency, Lingfeng Innovation Fund, Compute Ventures, Builder Capital, Tommy Tran, Metavest Capital, 32 Bit Ventures, Dingaling, Grail and Spirit DAO participating.
Today’s generative AI-powered NPCs
In Today, players take care of Resident NPCs’ needs and build a virtual island community. While the title draws inspiration from titles like The Sims and Animal Crossing, Today aims to differentiate itself through its Residents. Instead of preprogramed responses, Residents use generative AI to mirror real world conversations.
Explore Today’s islands as you nurture your Resident NPCs.
“Social simulation games lack deep, realistic NPC interactions which limit player immersion and reduce relationships to superficial exchanges. We’re transforming expectations by replicating the nuances of real-life dynamics using advanced AI that gives our NPCs unparalleled depth and responsiveness. This seed round accelerates the development of our vision to build the most immersive, rewarding and unique social sim ever created,” said Michael O’Connor, co-founder of Today.
Moreover, the company plans to use these emergent interactions with Residents to elevate its story telling. Today’s proprietary character engine imbues Residents with personalities that evolve over time. The company’s leadership includes technical expertise from former Nintendo, SEGA, Epic Games and Unity leads and Oscar winning storytelling experience.
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“Storytelling is the heart of Today,” said Oscar winner Benjamin Cleary, co-founder and creative director of Today. “Our story-first approach fosters genuine emotional connections with the characters in our game. We’re crafting emotionally resonant, emergent gameplay that’s unique for each player. So, as players build their Islands with generative AI, they immerse themselves deeply in a narrative that evolves with them.”
Today cofounders Michael O’Connor (left) and Benjamin Cleary (right).
In addition to its generative AI NPCs, Today plans to use web3 and no code technology to innovate the social sim genre. Today’s no code creator tools will empower players’ creativity as they build their own islands and in-game assets. Players will own everything they build or buy in Today, though the company did not disclose exact details of its in-game economy.
Today is also leveraging NFTs to deliver exclusive content to fans. Seed NFTs will …
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Today, a web3 social simulation game, has raised a $5 million seed funding round to further develop its generative AI-powered intelligent NPCs and no-code creator tools. Sfermion and Big Brain led the round with GSR, Collab+Currency, Lingfeng Innovation Fund, Compute Ventures, Builder Capital, Tommy Tran, Metavest Capital, 32 Bit Ventures, Dingaling, Grail and Spirit DAO participating.
Today’s generative AI-powered NPCs
In Today, players take care of Resident NPCs’ needs and build a virtual island community. While the title draws inspiration from titles like The Sims and Animal Crossing, Today aims to differentiate itself through its Residents. Instead of preprogramed responses, Residents use generative AI to mirror real world conversations.
Explore Today’s islands as you nurture your Resident NPCs.
“Social simulation games lack deep, realistic NPC interactions which limit player immersion and reduce relationships to superficial exchanges. We’re transforming expectations by replicating the nuances of real-life dynamics using advanced AI that gives our NPCs unparalleled depth and responsiveness. This seed round accelerates the development of our vision to build the most immersive, rewarding and unique social sim ever created,” said Michael O’Connor, co-founder of Today.
Moreover, the company plans to use these emergent interactions with Residents to elevate its story telling. Today’s proprietary character engine imbues Residents with personalities that evolve over time. The company’s leadership includes technical expertise from former Nintendo, SEGA, Epic Games and Unity leads and Oscar winning storytelling experience.
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We’re thrilled to open our call for speakers to our flagship event, GamesBeat Summit 2024 hosted in Los Angeles, where we will explore the theme of “Resilience and Adaption”.
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“Storytelling is the heart of Today,” said Oscar winner Benjamin Cleary, co-founder and creative director of Today. “Our story-first approach fosters genuine emotional connections with the characters in our game. We’re crafting emotionally resonant, emergent gameplay that’s unique for each player. So, as players build their Islands with generative AI, they immerse themselves deeply in a narrative that evolves with them.”
Today cofounders Michael O’Connor (left) and Benjamin Cleary (right).
In addition to its generative AI NPCs, Today plans to use web3 and no code technology to innovate the social sim genre. Today’s no code creator tools will empower players’ creativity as they build their own islands and in-game assets. Players will own everything they build or buy in Today, though the company did not disclose exact details of its in-game economy.
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