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How serious are you about game immersion?

When I play games I like to leave reality behind and lose myself in the game world. Nice graphics and realistic sound effects help me to do that. I have even experimented with 3D goggles and while the technology is too fiddly for everyday use I can vouch for the increased immersion that real 3D provides.

From Slashdot (I won't link to them for fear of overloading their server) I got a link to this gadget which actually lets players experience the blows and wallops as well as the sights and sounds of the game world.

I quote:
Utilizing air pouches--four on front, four in back--the vest nudges and jabs gamers at eight different contact points.


Now I have to say I think this is hilarious but I can just imagine that this thing could catch on. It has a certain macho cachet: "My game hits back but I can take it"!!! Personally though I think I had better brush up on my head shots before I expose my poor body to this thing.

Mind you - it could add a whole new dimension to Death Penalty in MMORPGs.

Comments

Anonymous said…
haha...don't need the vest as my wife is good at adding the blows when I am submerged too long in WoW!
1:42 pm
mbp said…
Lol DM. Speaking of WoW by the way when are we going to hear about your resumed adventures in Azeroth?
2:31 pm
Anonymous said…
ah just came out of the WoW to see this post. Will be making one very soon!
2:59 pm
Anonymous said…
new post up!
10:31 pm
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