In case no one’s mentioned it yet, welcome to the wild world of AI! Sit back, take off your hat, and check out what AI Astro Bot has to say about the curious case of Ghost of Yotei, who’s likely to plant her dual katana right in your face. Who knows? In a twist, publisher Sony has just secured a patent for its concept of bespoke AI-generated podcasts. These are set to be “LLM-BASED GENERATIVE PODCASTS FOR GAMERS,” as the title in the World Intellectual Property Organization database describes them (a shoutout to VGC for spotting that little nugget). The aim? To create “unique, personalized podcasts laden with news tailored uniquely for each gamer.” The patent was made public at the end of January, but Sony has apparently been working on this idea for a while—its trademark application traces back to 2024.
Picture this: your PS5 home screen might soon showcase something like, “Your Personalized Podcast Is Ready For You Today,” and folks might actually be tempted to hit that button. Sony coyly notes, “The podcasts can present news in the voice of a video game character you’ve already played,” delivering updates directly from your gaming experiences.
So, imagine Aloy from Horizon Zero Dawn taking a breather and dishing out helpful hints like, “Hey, maybe try a spin move on the boss next time!” Sure, you might need to provide some data linked to your gaming profile—yep, your profile—but no need to stress about privacy or security concerns. Sony seems to imply that owning its hardware means you’re cool with sharing that info.
In a cheeky twist, Sony adds that there could be “a joke at the video game player’s expense” tossed into the mix as well. Because who doesn’t love a little playful ribbing?
Stay tuned, as this development promises to shake up how we engage with gaming news—and possibly give a few beloved characters a new platform to shine on.