# Machine Learning Video Games The Bad Guy in 'Hello Neighbor' Learns from Players' Mistakes By Joey Haar | Published 2016-10-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-neighbor References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2016/09/30/hello-neighbor-pc-game/) & [helloneighborgame](http://www.helloneighborgame.com/) Like most [video games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-game-campaign), in 'Hello Neighbor,' the gameplay gets more difficult as players advance. However, that fact is true in other games because the puzzles get more complex or the villains get stronger as the levels increase -- in 'Hello Neighbor,' it gets harder because the [game's primary villain learns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stractiai) how to beat the player. The horror game's main antagonist, 'The Neighbor,' is programmed with [machine learning AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitch-lucy-ai) that doesn't just automatically respond based on pre-programmed commands. The Neighbor observes the player's actions, learning where they succeed and where they make mistakes on any given level, and he reacts to that information. This means that, the more one plays, the smarter and harder Hello Neighbor's main villain becomes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Machine Learning Video Games:** Machine learning AI in video games that adapt and learn from players' actions. - **Intelligent Villains:** Video game villains with machine learning AI that observe and react to player behaviors. - **Adaptive Gameplay:** Gameplay that becomes more challenging as players progress due to machine learning algorithms. ### Where This Applies - **Game Development:** Opportunity for game developers to incorporate machine learning AI in creating intelligent and adaptable villains. - **Artificial Intelligence:** Utilizing machine learning algorithms to enhance the gaming experience and create more dynamic and reactive gameplay. - **Virtual Reality:** Integration of machine learning AI in virtual reality games to create immersive and challenging experiences with intelligent adversaries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Machine Learning Game Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truth-or-dare-game.md) - [AI-Generated Guessing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-or-ai.md) - [AI Board Game Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensetime.md) - [Ai-Generated Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codez-mortis.md) - [Immersive Horror Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyes-never-wake.md) - [Adaptive Game Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-layer.md) - [Gamified AI Learning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-prompter.md) - [AI Word Challenge Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-plays-wordle.md) - [Game-Playing AI Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokemon-red.md)