'Racer' from Malte Jehmlich Takes Video Games Off of the TV
Michael Hines — August 20, 2010 — Autos
References: racer.sputnic & engadget
Malte Jehmlich is the man behind 'RACER', one of the coolest video games you will see today. RACER takes the classic Playstation game 'Wipeout' off of the console and into real life.
Malte Jehmlich's RACER is comprised of a modular race course, an RC car and an old arcade racing game. The player controls the RC car from the arcade game. The track is customizable and the player sees where he or she is going through a camera mounted on the car.
Check out the video above to see how Malte Jehmlich's RACER works. Prepare to be amazed and amused.
Malte Jehmlich's RACER is comprised of a modular race course, an RC car and an old arcade racing game. The player controls the RC car from the arcade game. The track is customizable and the player sees where he or she is going through a camera mounted on the car.
Check out the video above to see how Malte Jehmlich's RACER works. Prepare to be amazed and amused.
Trend Themes
1. Modular Race Courses - The trend of modular race courses creates opportunities for innovative gaming experiences that blur the lines between virtual and physical worlds.
2. Remote-controlled Gaming - The trend of remote-controlled gaming presents disruptive innovation opportunities by integrating real-life objects and virtual gameplay.
3. Augmented Reality Gaming - The trend of augmented reality gaming offers exciting possibilities for immersive gameplay experiences that bridge the gap between the real world and virtual environments.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - The gaming industry can explore the use of modular race courses, remote-control technology, and augmented reality to create unique and engaging gaming experiences.
2. Toy Manufacturing - The toy manufacturing industry has the opportunity to develop remote-controlled cars and customizable race tracks that can be integrated with video games, offering a new level of interactive play.
3. Entertainment Technology - The entertainment technology industry can capitalize on the trend of augmented reality gaming by developing AR devices and software that enhance the gaming experience by overlaying virtual elements onto the real world.
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