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Adding an Olfactory Dimension To Games

Posted by Soulskill on from the secret-cow-level-not-so-alluring-anymore dept.

cylonlover writes "California-based company Scent Sciences is looking to bring an olfactory dimension to computer games with its ScentScape personal digital scent delivery system. The ScentScape Gaming Suite system consists of a unit that plugs into a PC or gaming console via USB and generates smells using scent cartridges. As well as aiming for the development of ScentScape-capable games from games developers, the system also allows gamers to add scents to existing games and share these with other ScentScape system users."

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  1. How about NO! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Plenty of games stink already.

    Really i can only think of a few real uses for this... And honestly i don't want to smell any of those things either.

  2. Re:Zombie horror games... by Lemmy+Caution · · Score: 2, Funny

    On the other hand, Plants vs Zombies would be a great game to try this on. Mmmmn, lavender. Ewwwww, putrescence.

  3. Leisure Suit Larry by codepunk · · Score: 3, Funny

    This could take Leisure Suit Larry to a whole new level.

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  4. Re:Vapourware, literally! by ultranova · · Score: 3, Funny

    Reminds me of teledildonics which actually was/is a serious proposal as well. But maybe not a good one.

    Good? Any proposal that results in the creation of a website called "Slashdong" and a conference called "Arse Elektronika" is an awesome proposal !-)

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  5. Oh dear by Bowdie · · Score: 3, Funny

    "Honey, are you playing Second life again?"

          "No sweetheart"

    "So why does it smell like semen and cat hair in here?"

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