Tag Archives: LARP

A Window Into Anywhere

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Tom Carpenter

Augmented reality isn’t just webcams and smartphones (or really weird haptic floors.) Sometimes they’re windows into other places like this Winscape. While the name is unimaginative and makes you think it’s a Microsoft product, the idea is spectacular (albeit for only one … Continue reading →

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Total Immersion’s Ghost Hunting Experience

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Tom Carpenter

Mark Pine, the keynote speaker from Disney Imagineering at ISMAR09, gave the audience compelling reasons why truly interactive experiences are the future of entertainment and the one I remember most was: “It’s about connecting with the user.” Total Immersion has … Continue reading →

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Playbox AR Fight Test

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Tom Carpenter

Seeing this concept video made me sad that the Vuzix Wrap920 won’t see be see-through. This is the type of kinetic AR gaming that I’d love to play even in this simple form. I’m sure such games would evolve to … Continue reading →