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Biofeedback Gaming

Posted by michael on from the hyperventilation dept.

runningwater writes "A new kind of game was debuted at the E3 expo. It is called Journey to Wild Divine. The game features a biofeedback USB interface designed to allow a player (or players) to navigate through the game using their mind power, breath, and heart rate. This is a wild and visionary concept which works so fluidly you can blow on the screen and objects move as if propelled by your breath. The game features an awesome soundtrack, including Grammy-nominated artists and spanning many genres. This is the new generation of gaming, and you have never seen anything like this before." Their site has a page with more information about the biofeedback aspect.

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  1. Tetris by Loosewire · · Score: 4, Informative

    Tetris had this years ago, Tetris plus with and ear tag to measure your heartbeat then speed up the game as it beats more :-)

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  2. does anybody remember... by inkedmn · · Score: 3, Informative

    the PowerPad and PowerGlove Nintendo put several years ago? this seems like the next step in that direction ("physical gaming")

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  3. Re:Game or Path to Inner Peace? by Annon+Kaies+Zi · · Score: 5, Informative

    Actually, it does give a estimated date: "The Journey to Wild Divine, produced by The Wild Divine Project, based in Boulder, Colorado, and scheduled for release in September 2003, is a ground-breaking interactive computer journey that integrates the power of the spiritual quest with an innovative biofeedback interface and high-end multimedia production."

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  4. Sounds like osmose by Flat+Feet+Pete · · Score: 2, Informative

    Sounds like Osmose and old Silicon Graphics Sponsored art piece.

    http://www.immersence.com/osmose/osmose.htm

    I had a go it was kinda fun but not as amazing as people said. I no longer fear death was one quote from a wired article. I think deep breathing for long periods was starving their brains of oxygen.

  5. Brainfingers! by mikegroovy · · Score: 2, Informative

    Actually I really think that the Brainfingers technology is headed in the right direction.. Sensors need more development though, I don't want to have to shave my head to use it. :/
    Bio Feedback is key to learning how to control the various Brain waves that the device monitors, If I had a few extra Grand($ 2,050 + shipping)laying around I'd get the Brainfingers device! well that and a HDTV!