The First Berserker's Ben Starr and Studio CEO Speak: Tough Games, AI and More

I've been enjoying The First Berserker: Khazan, the Souls-like dark fantasy action game that was released on March 27. During this year's Game Developers Conference, I sat down with some of the development team to chat about the latest game in the Dungeon & Fighter series -- and much more, from difficulty in Souls-like games to AI in the industry. I spoke to Myeongjin Yun, CEO of developer Neople, and Ben Starr, the voice of the titular character Khazan and many other iconic gaming roles including Clive, the protagonist of Final Fantasy XVI. Me with Ben Starr (left) and Myeongjin Yun (right) Faith Chihil We talked about where the game fits in the larger Dungeon & Fighter universe, how they tackled making a new entry in the crowded souls-like genre and where AI fits within their respective fields. This interview has been lightly edited for clarity. Sean Booker: What is Dungeon & Fighter and how does it relate to The First Berserker Khazan? Myeongjin Yun: So basically Dungeon & Figh ... Read full article.