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Crazy Moe is the browser-games portal of Play Create Own. Almost a dozen games have already been announced or opened for pre-registration — and new titles are added every week.

The first wave of AI in game development consisted of individual tools: generate an image, write code, produce a motion. Now the next phase begins. The tools connect into complete production pipelines.

NVIDIA is showing with Aniimo how concrete AI in gameplay can actually get. Starting in 2027, players should be able to talk freely to their creatures, teach them skills, and give them tasks.

The worldwide hit RollerCoaster Tycoon was born at a time when developer teams were still small and games were often personal author-products. At the core of the first version stood essentially a single developer who designed and coded his idea over two years.

Crazy Moe is showing how browser gaming can move beyond the classic portal. Players discover and start games instantly — without downloads, across smartphones, tablets, and computers.

While the established names at gamescom are showcasing their next brands and sequels, a different movement is emerging away from the big stages. Small studios and solo developers have long recognized — and are already demonstrating — that AI gives them capabilities which used to require large teams, considerable time, and matching budgets.

First Hand is our direct window into games, creation, and the economy behind them.

This is where we share raw updates, document our progress, take you behind the scenes at events, and explore what's happening across the industry — straight from the Play Create Own team to you.