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Vital Sign Video Games

The Biometric Steam Box Controller Confirmed in Development

— January 10, 2013 — Tech
The inventive minds at Valve have confirmed that they're developing what the company believes to be the next big thing in video game controllers: biometric player feedback.

In other words, the controllers will be able to read things like the position of players' gaze, heart rate and finger position. In an interview with tech website The Verge, Valve CEO Gabe Newell stated that this sort of unconscious player input "on the other hand is essentially adding more communication bandwidth between the game and the person playing it, especially in ways the player isn’t necessarily conscious of."

Valve's new Steam Box console concepts are making significant rounds around the technosphere lately, and one would imagine that Valve's big ideas for new control inputs would be included in their plans for the upcoming Xbox/PlayStation competitor.
Trend Themes
1. Biometric Player Feedback - Valve's development of biometric game controllers opens up opportunities for immersive gaming experiences that take player feedback to a whole new level.
2. Gaze Tracking - The incorporation of gaze tracking technology in video game controllers allows for enhanced player engagement and more intuitive gameplay.
3. Unconscious Player Input - Valve's focus on capturing unconscious player input paves the way for innovative game mechanics and personalized gaming experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Video Game Development - The incorporation of biometric player feedback in video game controllers presents a disruptive opportunity for video game developers to create more immersive and engaging gaming experiences.
2. Wearable Technology - The growing popularity of biometric game controllers highlights the potential for wearable technology companies to explore new applications for biometric sensors in the gaming industry.
3. Health and Wellness - The integration of biometric sensors in video game controllers opens up possibilities for the health and wellness industry to leverage gaming as a tool for monitoring and improving individuals' well-being.
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