@inproceedings{bd4a48cd7cec409da00088dcfdbe3982,
title = "Enhancing Pok{\'e}mon VGC Player Performance: Intelligent Agents Through Deep Reinforcement Learning and Neuroevolution",
abstract = "Competitive Pok{\'e}mon battles demand deep strategic thinking and real-time decision-making, posing challenges for players seeking to optimize their performance. This paper presents a novel approach utilizing Deep Reinforcement Learning and Neuroevolution to develop AI agents that excel in the complex Video Game Championships (VGC) format. We address the limitations of existing research by focusing on VGC double battles and their evolving rules. Our intelligent agents learn through game experience, offering competitive challenges to human players and suggesting optimal moves in an intuitive interface. Additionally, we present a tool that leverages the agent{\textquoteright}s knowledge to promote the use of underutilized Pok{\'e}mon, fostering gameplay diversity and enriching the experience for both novice and experienced players. This research demonstrates the potential of AI-powered assistance in enhancing player experience and strategic decision-making within complex competitive games.",
keywords = "Agent-based gaming, Deep reinforcement learning, Game AI, Intelligent agents, Neuroevolution, Pok{\'e}mon battles",
author = "Gian Rodriguez and Edwin Villanueva and Johan Balde{\'o}n",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024.; 6th International Conference on HCI in Games, held as part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024 ; Conference date: 29-06-2024 Through 04-07-2024",
year = "2024",
doi = "10.1007/978-3-031-60692-2_19",
language = "English",
isbn = "9783031606915",
series = "Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)",
publisher = "Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH",
pages = "275--294",
editor = "Xiaowen Fang",
booktitle = "HCI in Games - 6th International Conference, HCI-Games 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Proceedings",
}