This article looks at augmented reality games for the Mac. We know that there are augmented reality apps (short for ‘applications’) for the iPhone which have proven to be very popular. But does this extend to include augmented reality games? There are augmented reality games which are designed for both the PC and Mac plus … Continue reading Augmented reality games for the Mac
There is one area where augmented reality is used and to great effect which is gaming. Video/computer games are extremely popular and designers are constantly looking for ways in which to push boundaries to improve their customers’ experience. Augmented reality is one way of doing so. This article looks at different types of augmented reality … Continue reading Augmented Reality games
Augmented reality can be used as part of any advertising or marketing campaign as a way of targeting a particular demographic in order to boost sales or promote a new product. This article looks at how advertisers use augmented reality to encourage customers to engage with their goods or services before purchase. This can form … Continue reading Augmented reality advertising
There are numerous apps for the iPhone which include a series of augmented reality games. The idea behind these is to enhance the gaming experience via 3D movement. Here is a list of some of the most popular augmented reality games for the iPhone: Golfscape GPRS Rangefinder: displays information about each of the 18 holes … Continue reading Augmented reality games for the iPhone
There are various smartphones which run on the Android operating system and are considered serious contenders to the iPhone. These phones contain a wide range of features and like the iphone, have a wide range of mobile apps which include augmented reality games. Augmented reality games are seen as the future for Android phones although … Continue reading Augmented reality games for Android
The iPad may be a relatively new form of technology but is seen as the latest and coolest of the ‘must have’ devices. The iPad has been followed by the release of iPad 2 which has attracted a new following of devotees. There are various games available for people who enjoy using their iPad for … Continue reading Augmented reality games for the iPad
There are thousands of computer games for the PC which now includes a range of augmented reality games. Examples of which include: Dead Space: a horror 3rd person shooter game which takes place in outer space. Your role is that of an engineer who has to battle a deadly virus which turns people into mutants. … Continue reading Augmented reality games for the PC
The PlayStation 3 or PS3 for short is a very popular games console alongside the Xbox 360 and Nintendo DS. It is the latest stage of development in the PlayStation series and features 3D games, Blue-Ray disc films and access to the PlayStation network. There are numerous games for this console which are grouped according … Continue reading Augmented reality games for the PS3
How does augmented reality work? Is it similar to virtual reality? It is similar in that the user views a series of images via a pair of 3D glasses or a head mounted display (HMD). Augmented reality glasses are worn in the same way as virtual reality glasses in that they enable the wearer to … Continue reading How augmented reality works
Augmented reality is used in a variety of ways but all with the aim of enriching our everyday lives. The idea is to enhance your view of the real world by overlaying it with computer graphics which also changes your perception. Examples of areas where augmented reality is used include: Games Military applications Advertising Sport … Continue reading Augmented Reality examples
