INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
As the popularity of the AI assistant extends beyond smart speakers and into every conceivable gadget into your home, the French video game
publisher Ubisoft Entertainment has thrown its hat into the ring, with a personalised chatbot designed to enhance your gaming
experience.Inspired by a one-off hackathon with Ubisoft employees, the chatbot saw a soft launch back in January in Canada, though is now
It could even update you on the weather or similarly dynamic systems in-game, acting as a form of virtual Alexa for your avatar.Helpful
companion, or nagging nannyIt seems to be part of a wider strategy by Ubisoft to shift its focus away from its annual release model and
towards improving player services.Unsurprisingly, it will only help you when playing Ubisoft licensed games, but for anyone sitting down
progressing through the game.Whether the chatbot will be received as as a helpful companion or nagging nanny, however, remains to be seen.
