Foosball Hero Turns Your iPad into a Rec-Room Essential
Michael Hines — September 23, 2010 — Life-Stages
References: walyou
Stop saving up money for a new Foosball table and buy the Foosball Hero app for the iPad instead. This app turns your tablet into a customizable Foosball table, complete with full teams and interchangeable uniforms.
Foosball Hero changes the game of Foosball slightly, using your fingers to control your players as opposed to your hands. If you want to see Foosball Hero in action, check out the featured video.
Implications - Though technological advancements are regarded as milestones of mankind's progress, they are still often seen as simple forms of entertainment by consumers. That being said, technology companies would be wise to take a more lighthearted approach to their products as the average consumer simply wants to be entertained.
Foosball Hero changes the game of Foosball slightly, using your fingers to control your players as opposed to your hands. If you want to see Foosball Hero in action, check out the featured video.
Implications - Though technological advancements are regarded as milestones of mankind's progress, they are still often seen as simple forms of entertainment by consumers. That being said, technology companies would be wise to take a more lighthearted approach to their products as the average consumer simply wants to be entertained.
Trend Themes
1. Customizable Tablet Games - Opportunity for technology companies to develop customizable games for tablets that provide entertaining experiences and engage consumers.
2. Finger-controlled Gaming - Opportunity to create innovative gaming experiences by utilizing finger controls instead of traditional methods, offering a new level of immersion and interaction.
3. Convergence of Technology and Recreation - Opportunity to integrate technology into recreational activities, providing a modern twist and enhancing traditional games like Foosball.
Industry Implications
1. Tablet Gaming - Tablet gaming industry can capitalize on the demand for customizable gaming experiences by developing more interactive and engaging games.
2. Entertainment Technology - Opportunity for the entertainment technology industry to explore finger-controlled gaming as a new way of interacting with digital content.
3. Recreational Equipment - Recreational equipment industry could incorporate technology to modernize traditional games like Foosball and provide unique experiences for customers.
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