This is really neat. Imagine a game that changes depending on:
- where you are in
- what the traffic is like on the road you’re on
- what the weather is like
- what time of day it is
- …
DreamWorks and Microsoft are unveiling a dragon-themed exploration game today that uses real-world data such as maps, traffic, weather, and time of day. In DreamWorks Dragon Adventure World Explorer, the developers have layered a fantasy world on top of the real world using sophisticated location and mapping technology. They’re targeting the app at children who play games on smartphones and tablets while their parents are taking them on a road trip.
Leveraging the Unity gaming platform, the title is a free cross-platform game that is available for specific devices, including the Nokia Lumia 2520, 1520, 1020, Icon, 928, 925, 930, andl Microsoft Surface RT and Pro tablets.
(NOTE: I’m confirming that Surface Pro devices are supported. Right now the site reports that only ARM-processor based devices are supported.)
Read more here:
- DreamWorks and Microsoft want to make car rides more fun for kids with their game
http://venturebeat.com/2014/07/14/dreamworks-and-microsoft-release-a-location-based-dragon-flying-game/
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