Title :
The Hidden: The potential and pitfalls of augmented reality on the Nintendo DSi and 3DS
Author :
Saulnier, Emilie T. ; McLaren, Elizabeth
Author_Institution :
1st Playable Productions, Troy, NY, USA
Abstract :
We present a case study of “The Hidden”, an AR game first developed for the Nintendo DSi (DSi), a platform with no motion sensors, no Global Positioning System (GPS), and limited camera capability, before its transfer to the Nintendo 3DS (3DS). This game design challenge was a microcosm that highlights some of the successful strategies and pitfalls of any AR game, even those on platforms with far better support for blending real and virtual world experiences.
Keywords :
augmented reality; computer games; AR game; Nintendo 3DS; Nintendo DSi; The Hidden; augmented reality; game design challenge; limited camera capability; real world experiences; virtual world experiences; Cameras; Conferences; Games; Global Positioning System; IEEE 802.11 Standards; Sensors; Technological innovation; Augmented reality; Nintendo; game design; location based;
Conference_Titel :
Games Innovation Conference (IGIC), 2012 IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Rochester, NY
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1359-9
DOI :
10.1109/IGIC.2012.6329844
