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Tag: Simulation

Computational Hydrographics Applies Patterns Precisely: Copy Paste Connoisseur

Computational Hydrographics Applies Patterns Precisely: Copy Paste Connoisseur

Hydrographics or water transfer printing lets you apply graphics to objects in one pass. It gives a uniform finish and can be used even with large objects. And watching it is a great timewaster. But it’s not ideal for items with complex shapes, and it can be used to apply…

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Foldable VR Racing Rig: Autobox, Roll out!

Foldable VR Racing Rig: Autobox, Roll out!

Redditor veriix wanted to have an Oculus Rift racing simulation setup, but he also wanted to stay married to his wife. So he gave up on his dream of having a conventional racing rig… and built something way cooler. Here’s veriix’s racing rig (with friend for scale): This is also…

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No Man’s Sky Is the Best Thing I’ve Seen at E3 (So Far)

No Man’s Sky Is the Best Thing I’ve Seen at E3 (So Far)

Granted, E3 2014 is just kicking off, but after sitting through hours of press conferences and media briefings yesterday, the one game that truly blew me away was the indie title, No Man’s Sky.…

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Ford Using Oculus Rift for VR Vehicle Simulations

Ford Using Oculus Rift for VR Vehicle Simulations

I’ve had a few opportunities to play with the Oculus Rift head-mounted VR display over the last year or so, but most of the demonstrations I’ve tried have focused on gaming applications. On the other hand, Ford is using this technology to help designers visualize the interiors and exteriors of…

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Cart Life: The Lemonade Stand Sim for the 21st Century

Cart Life: The Lemonade Stand Sim for the 21st Century

I love indie games. There’s just a sort of a creative freedom, ingenuity and singular artistic vision in many of these games that makes them often more fun than the big blockbusters. One unusual little indie game that recently popped onto my radar screen was Cart Life. It’s actually been…

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SimCity: Download it Now and Start Hurling Meteors at Your Cities Today

SimCity: Download it Now and Start Hurling Meteors at Your Cities Today

I’d be willing to bet there are huge number of gamers out there who have fond memories of playing previous SimCity games back in the day. I know I spent many an hour building a giant city only to destroy it with a rampaging monster or some other catastrophe. It’s…

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Surgeon Simulator Lets You Clumsily Try Your Hand at Open Heart Surgery

Surgeon Simulator Lets You Clumsily Try Your Hand at Open Heart Surgery

You know how the hero in the movie that you’re watching suddenly takes over the controls of the plane or helicopter, right before it crashes into the ground or something, and manages to fly it well because he or she played flight simulation games on the PC or on some…

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Amazing FPS Simulator Surrounds Players, Has Moving Floor

Amazing FPS Simulator Surrounds Players, Has Moving Floor

As much as I love playing FPSes on my Xbox 360 and PS3, they’re still not as immersive as they could be on my “puny” 64-inch plasma display. But thanks to simulator technology developed by UniVisual Technologies, you could soon be playing FPSes in an incredibly visceral gameplay arena.…

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Flatsun: 60,000 LEDs Simulate the Sun

Flatsun: 60,000 LEDs Simulate the Sun

I didn’t think that anything could accurately emulate theSsun, but that didn’t stop Rafael Lozano-Hemmer from trying, as he used 60,000 LEDs to recreate some solar magic – albeit without the intense light and heat of the actual Sun.…

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Tamagotchi Is 15 Years Old: Is Yours Still Alive?

Tamagotchi Is 15 Years Old: Is Yours Still Alive?

I remember the Tamagotchi “virtual pet” craze from years ago. It’s definitely something uniquely Japanese, but it did have global appeal too. If you were one of those original Tamagotchi fans, then you’ll be happy to find out that Bandai has just released a special 15-year anniversary edition Tamagotchi.…

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Ultimate FPS Simulator Unveiled, Battlefield Fans Drool

Ultimate FPS Simulator Unveiled, Battlefield Fans Drool

Remember the Ultimate FPS Simulator that The Gadget Show teased last week? The UK-based TV show has uploaded their Oct. 24 episode on YouTube, where they finally share how the simulator was built and of course a couple of demos, including – okay you just went on YouTube didn’t you.…

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Ultimate FPS Simulator Actually Shoots You

Ultimate FPS Simulator Actually Shoots You

This is the most awesome, intense, realistic (and painful) video game simulator I have ever seen. It’s not a fancy driving or flight simulator; this is a simulator for FPS games. It looks like you could train real soldiers in this thing. The dome screen uses five HD resolution projectors…

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Invention Simulates Objects Passing Through Your Hand: Now You Can Get Stabbed, Virtually

Invention Simulates Objects Passing Through Your Hand: Now You Can Get Stabbed, Virtually

The Kajimoto research group at the University of Electro-Communications has invented a device that simulates something passing through your hand. It’s been made to improve the reality of some games and uses a vibration mechanism to create the sensory illusion.…

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Japanese Dudes Invent Skydiving for Those Afraid of Heights

Japanese Dudes Invent Skydiving for Those Afraid of Heights

I always thought that skydiving would be cool, then I remember that being on the roof of the house is about as high off the ground as I care to go without actually piloting the aircraft myself. I think these guys from Japan have come up with a solution for…

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Mama Expands to New Game: Crafting Mama

Mama Expands to New Game: Crafting Mama

Mama is about to become Cornering-A-Market Mama with yet another branch of what is becoming a serious franchise: Crafting Mama is set to join Gardening Mama and Cooking Mama in the triple crown of simulation mini-games. Now you’ll be able to work your fingers to the bone in an effort…

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Dope Wars Becomes Candy Wars for iPhone

Dope Wars Becomes Candy Wars for iPhone

So you’ve just made this awesome version of the classic Dope Wars for the App Store. You’ve worked hard. You’re ready to reap the benefits that come with people paying for your game. But at the last moment, you are denied glory. Apple rejects your game. Drugs are bad, mmkay?…

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