Dragon Ball FighterZ was a fighting game. AI reverse-engineered it and turned it into an MMO, this is what happens when finished games become editable foundations
Summary
Researchers/AI enthusiasts used AI to reverse-engineer Dragon Ball FighterZ and reconfigure it into an MMO-like experience, illustrating how finished games could become editable foundations for new creations.
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