Narrative Review of Game AI 2000 Onwards and Future Research Directions

Abstract

The purpose of the chapter is to structure and synthesize the research findings in Gaming AI till date by reviewing the research articles published in high citation, indexed, and peer reviewed journals. Eighteen articles were extracted through systematic process of search and exclusion and inclusion criteria adopted for the study. The selected papers were categorized according to the simulation for AI and AI-based simulation model, and AI applications from literature was reviewed, and conclusions were drawn. Research in Gaming AI is fragmented and unrelated as regards geographical, methodological, and disciplinary aspects. Gaming AI is an emerging research area which is gaining interest in recent years though very little quantitative or qualitative research has been undertaken till date. Recommendations on future research directions were made.