Simon Willison builds browser-based RTS game Battle Drones with audio multiplayer via AI coding

Simon Willison used AI coding tools to create Battle Drones, a Command & Conquer-style real-time strategy game playable in browsers and on mobile devices. The game features 3D models, random map generation, multiple AI personalities, and a unique multiplayer mode where two nearby devices synchronize game state through audio messages. After 12 major iterations and over 300 commits, the project demonstrates AI-assisted game development capabilities.