Mike Cook

mtrc.bsky.social

19 May 2026 17:29

Next Level is out in just three days - some people already have their preorder copies, which is scary and cool! I'm doing a few threads this week about some of the stuff I cover in the book, today let me tell you about two very special games. (Pre/order it here: linktr.ee/next_level)

Niels NTG

niels-ntg.bsky.social

19 May 2026 17:27

Announcing the 2026 @gendesignmc.bsky.social Minecraft Settlement Generation Competition! Make PCG systems in Minecraft, where the challenge is to write an algorithm that generates a settlement that dynamically adapts to any terrain. More info + Discord link: gendesignmc.wikidot.com/wiki:2026-se...

GDMC AI Settlement Generation Competition

gendesignmc.bsky.social

19 May 2026 17:27

The folks at @aiandgames.com dropped a new video, featuring the GDMC AI Settlement Generation Challenge. And there is still plenty of time to join for this year: gendesignmc.wikidot.com

ALIFE Conference

alifeconf.bsky.social

29 April 2026 16:51

Due to a higher-than-expected number of submissions, we’re seeking additional reviewers for #ALIFE2026. If you are willing to review (or know someone who might be), please fill out the short form forms.gle/y4SLEL19Ygie...

Mike Cook

mtrc.bsky.social

18 March 2026 17:46

I've written a book! Next Level: Making Games That Make Themselves is the story of procedural generation - the tech behind games like Minecraft and Dwarf Fortress. It's about how it works, the games that use it, and the art and magic behind it. Out May 7th, in bookshops: linktr.ee/next_level 🎲🔮