Adding an Olfactory Dimension To Games

Posted by Soulskill on Monday January 17, 2011 @06:05PM 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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Re:Vapourware, literally! by lawnboy5-O · 2011-01-17 19:15 · Score: 2, Informative

No its not. Its in action and has been in Disney and other high end theme parks, and guess what - it works when done correctly. The process completely adds a tremendous dimension influence, and scent is most link to memory recall... games take on added emotion and connection as I would imagine, just as so in many rides and attractions....