Monday lunch just concluded. After talking with some people who went to the AI Summit, the mood from there appears to be one of a direction toward AI in character behaviors more than just pathfinding and such. Also a sense of movement toward dealing with destructible environments.

Also heard that the Microsoft XNA day was going pretty well, but no details. A panel of 3 is about to discuss "Election Games 2008". And they're already off to confusion - forgot to show some slides before starting the panel discussion. True politicians.