The stella success and rise of the Wii (20 million handsets and climbing) has made it clear that gamers are ready for new ways interaction. Good article in a special Tech Feature NewScientist this week on the growing use and interest in software similar to EEG in the development of new gaming interactions and experiences:
TWO players sit across a table from one another, staring at a small white ball on a track between them. Both are wearing headbands and concentrating, trying to nudge the ball towards their opponent. All they can use is the power of thought.This is Mindball, an addictive "mind game" in which the winning strategy is to remain as focused and relaxed as possible in the heat of battle. The ball rolls away from the player with the calmest mind, as measured by sensors on their headbands.
NewScientist: Next Generation of Games Will Be Mental
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