An Eye On Gaming

    With my recent post dealing with the Rift and virtual reality, I felt it was an opportune time to have a look into Google Glass.

    Google has been developing a wearable mini display that allows the user to watch and record videos, take pictures, make phone calls, send text messages, view emails, and more. What Google has not truly touched on, is the use of video games being played on the device. Google Glass has the potential to expand the mobility of video games.

    Some developers are already working on augmented reality games (ARG for short) that require players to go out and complete an actual task in the real world. ARG’s have been successful in the past with ones such as the ILoveBees.com, which was tied into the Halo games. Playing an ARG on Google Glass can be exciting, as players will have the opportunity to meet up and interact with each other outside the living room.

    If done correctly, Google Glass can be used in conjunction with consoles or PC’s to display vital game information. Say, for example, a player is playing Call of Duty or Halo. As the player is running around the game, Google Glass could be used to display the radar or an ammo count. This could free up more room on the main screen and enlarge a players field of view, instead of having parts of the blocked off. Another advantage of this is that the player will not have to avert his eyes from the main focus point of the game, all the information he needs will be displayed on Google Glass.

    Could Google Glass become the next mobile game platform? I think it has the potential for it. There are certainly several ways developers can create games that can fit into the world of Google Glass. The device already does so much, why not have include a bigger market that is the gaming world and help bring those who live in that world together. It is a tremendously exciting time for video games, and I cannot wait to see what the future holds in store.