An absolutely awesome new extreme FPS game simulator has been unveiled, playing the highly anticipated Battlefield 3 game. The amazing game simulator incorporates the world’s first portable omni-directional treadmill designed by Swedish company MSE Weibull to provide a fully immersive feeling.
Together by projecting the game inside a 360-degree, 4 metre high and 9 metre wide Igloo Vision video dome, the player’s experience is made as visceral and immersive as possible. Ten infra-red motion tracking cameras continually monitor the player’s movements in real-time on the omni-directional treadmill. Watch a video of this awesome FPS game simulator in action after the jump.
Advanced Motion Tracking and Immersive Gameplay
The same cameras also track the direction in which the gamer points their wireless gun, then use this information to rotate the 180-degree projected gaming image around the dome to keep the gamer immersed in the action at all times. This ensures that the player is always at the center of the battlefield, enhancing the realism and intensity of the gaming experience.
As you control the movements of your Battlefield 3 character with your own body, 12 paintball markers allow you to feel any gunfire experienced within the game. This adds a physical dimension to the virtual experience, making it not just a visual and auditory adventure but also a tactile one. The paintball markers simulate the impact of bullets, providing a jolt of realism every time you get hit in the game.
Additional Equipment and Features
Other equipment within the simulator includes a wireless gun system, ambient LED lighting, and an Xbox Kinect camera hack. The wireless gun system is designed to be lightweight and responsive, allowing for quick movements and accurate shooting. The ambient LED lighting adjusts dynamically based on the in-game environment, further immersing the player in the virtual world. The Xbox Kinect camera hack is used to capture additional body movements, making the character’s actions in the game even more lifelike.
The combination of these technologies creates a gaming experience that is unparalleled in its level of immersion and realism. The omni-directional treadmill allows for full 360-degree movement, enabling players to run, walk, and strafe just as they would in real life. This is a significant advancement over traditional gaming setups, where movement is typically limited to the confines of a joystick or keyboard.
The Battlefield 3 simulator is not just a game; it’s an experience that pushes the boundaries of what is possible in virtual reality. It combines cutting-edge technology with innovative design to create a fully immersive environment that engages all of the player’s senses. From the moment you step onto the omni-directional treadmill and put on the wireless gun system, you are transported into the heart of the battlefield, where every movement and action feels real.
This simulator represents the future of gaming, where the lines between the virtual and real worlds are increasingly blurred. As technology continues to advance, we can expect to see even more sophisticated and immersive gaming experiences that challenge our perceptions and push the limits of what is possible.
Source: Kotaku
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