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The dream of many of paralysed people, computer-game designers – and pornographers – is one step closer to reality with the demonstration of a technique that allows people to physically identify with a virtual body.
The achievement builds on previous work in which neuroscientists created out-of-body experiences in volunteers and tricked people viewing their virtual body into feeling that body being touched.
In the latest experiment, vibrating pads with flashing lights were positioned on the subjects' backs. Virtual bodies were generated by a camera filming their backs and were viewed as though 2 metres in front of the subjects through a head-mounted display. Repeated stroking of their backs, and the sight of the doppelganger being stroked, created the feeling that they were outside of their bodies.
The subjects then saw flashes on their virtual bodies, and felt vibrations on their real bodies. Participants were asked to ignore the flashing lights and only report where the vibrations were by pressing a button as fast as possible. The extent to which the flashing light interfered with the reporting of the vibrations was an indicator of where subjects perceived the spatial location of the vibrations to be.
Some volunteers had out-of-the-body experiences: reporting that the vibrations were felt in the location where the flash was seen on their virtual body.
'Promising future'
"This technology, although currently in basic research, seems to have a very promising future for clinical applications in restoring lost motor functions in paralysed people," says bioethicist Jens Clausen at the Institute for Ethics and the History of Medicine at the University of Tűbingen in Germany. "It's important to integrate prosthetics into one's self concept" (see also Brain could adapt well to cyborg enhancements).
Because this work confirms that people can be made to feel that a touch on the real body is a touch on the virtual body, Jane Aspell of the Laboratory of Cognitive Neuroscience at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, who led the study, says: "This emerging field has interesting implications for virtual computer gaming, such as making avatars seem more real."
Aware animals?
Although full out-of-body experiences in the lab remain elusive, the group is now aiming to boost the illusion by inducing the subject to identify more strongly with the virtual body.
The advantage of this technique, in contrast to previous methods that only used questionnaires, is that perceptions are measured during the test, and they are less biased and require no higher-order reflection, says Aspell. This means that it might be appropriate to use the method in a clinical setting where patients may be reporting psychiatric out-of-the-body experiences, for example.
Modified versions of these experiments could even be used in animals, the authors says – allowing scientists to look into whether self-consciousness is unique to humans or whether animals have some sense of self. Because the method doesn't require the filling in of a questionnaire, animals could possibly be trained to use the equipment.The dream of many of paralysed people, computer-game designers – and... more
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Quite a fine crew,...judging from the work.-
The seem to do,...uhm,...everything,....and do it well.
"Massive Black is based in the South of Market area of San Francisco, where the team has learned to laugh, play, love, and live together. With our satellite studios in Shanghai and Bangkok, Massive Black is ideally located in areas known for art, culture, and enterprise.
Our team has come together, through natural discourse and shared interest, to form one of the most successful outsourcing studios in the industry. This unique collection of talent and ability, has culminated in a fine-tuned group of professional artists able to aid and enhance any project".
"Massive Black is a full production artwork and asset outsourcing studio that has contributed to over 85 projects for multiple video game platforms, film, print, toys, comics and more. Our team strives for excellence in all areas of production and prides itself in the creation of unique and compelling designs over a wide variety of genre".
http://massiveblack.com/mbNew/html/illustration1.shtmlQuite a fine crew,...judging from the work.-
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At the budget on Wednesday, Chancellor Alistair Darling's decision to give tax breaks to the gaming industry based in the UK was welcomed, saying it would create 3,500 more jobs over five years.
Despite a handful of gaming publishers based in the United Kingdom, it is very successful with games like "Aliens v Predator", contributing £1bn in the economy.
Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8585477.stmAt the budget on Wednesday, Chancellor Alistair Darling's decision to give tax... more
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A family shouldn’t have to wait until Sunday to worship the Lord. Now you can go to church every day without leaving your home. Participate in more than 24 unique and exhilarating Ceremonies. Be sure to try them all. The more you play, the more Grace points you collect. Then trade in your Grace points to unlock the Holy Mysteries.
http://www.masswepray.com/#A family shouldn’t have to wait until Sunday to worship the Lord. Now you can go... more
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A weekly look at the video games world, from reviews, trailers, flash games, cheats, leaks and more in an entertaining video game podcast.A weekly look at the video games world, from reviews, trailers, flash games, cheats,... more
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one word: SICK! two more words WORLD RECORD
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sony, dominating the gaming industry since 1995 with their playstation videogame console, over the past years has been lagging when it comes to what gamers want. after cutting a small niche in the pie known as nintendo dominance(game boy handhelds, ds) they once again took a gamble with the third incarnation of the playstation. the ps3 has only dropped 100 dollars since its release in 2006, elimiated backward compatibility with its games, and threats from developers who say its complicated programming, and pricing, many have considered gaming to no longer be a form of entertainment, but a form of investment. at sony's press confrence, ceo sir howard stringer practically bashed naysayers, and said there will be no price cut for the ps3 in the foreseeable future. now that microsoft has two systems at three-hundred and four-hundred dollars, and nintendo has the cheapest system at 249, and sony's behemoth, the ps2 and psp dominating sales over the playstation 3 at some times, could this be sony's ultimate death knell in the next gen wars?sony, dominating the gaming industry since 1995 with their playstation videogame... more
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In their latest issue, PlayStation World Magazine have an article which could indicate the announcement date of the PlayStation 3 Price cut. The article reads:
"Expect the long-awaited price chop to be announced at the Tokyo Games Show"
This year the Tokyo Games Show will be held from September 24 to September 27 in the Makuhari Messe, in Chiba, Japan. Sony could make this announcement a lot sooner now that Activision CEO, Bobby Kotick has threatened to stop supporting the PS3 if a price cut is not announced soon.In their latest issue, PlayStation World Magazine have an article which could indicate... more
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The reclusive meeting place of Avatars, a world within a world, a place to collect,share,express network and enhance your quality of life. A digital place to unwind on planet earth. Avatarpoint is an International Social Networking Resource Community (ISNRC) for Intellecutuals with similar interests who share commonality and networking resourses across the globe. There are many meanings to what an Avatar is, I will say it is what you choose it to be. Your thoughts become our network . We are a Proffessional Company with a cutting edge. Sort of Rebels among drowns in a starwars kind of way. We push the envelope of thought and knowledge usingtechnology as our power. We like to look beyond norm and understand beyond the stars. we live for today but see tommorrow. we are Seers, Sages, Scientist,Savants, Writers, Poets, Prophets and Business men & women. welcome to avatarpoint. We are many but speak with one voice.The reclusive meeting place of Avatars, a world within a world, a place to... more
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In an open letter sent to both the game's distributor Sony, and to the game's developer Media Molecule, gamer 'Nsider' (on behalf of Arabic gaming site True-Gaming.com) asked for the immediate recall of copies of the upcoming (and highly anticipated ) game LittleBigPlanet. The reason behind the recall is of it's inclusions of select phrases from the Islamic holy book, the Qur'an.
These two lines, taken out of context, create a very dark picture and tone of the writings that all Muslims hold sacred.
Hit the link to read the full letter, and the lines in question. In an open letter sent to both the game's distributor Sony, and to the... more
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Every summer since 4 years, the best players of all over the world meet in Paris. Features : Adrenalin, eustrogen, testosterone ! And 5 games to get in the official competition : Counter-strike, Warcraft 3, Quake 3, Trackmania et Dota !
Have Fun !
Clip by Antoine Cayrol, Olivier Marmey, Pierre ZandrowiczEvery summer since 4 years, the best players of all over the world meet in Paris.... more
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The gamers point of view on video game violence.
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Every year, ten of thousands of video game industry professionals gather to show off their latest wares. Justin Gunn was there to get the inside scoop on the long awaited next-generation gaming consoles from Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo.Every year, ten of thousands of video game industry professionals gather to show off... more
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