First there was gesture- and motion-controls and now one video game is implementing the SteelSeries Sentry system to allow players to control the game with their eyes. More specifically, they will be able to control the camera. An input that is meant to be complementary to the mouse and keyboard, SteelSeries Sentry will make the characters look at a particular point when the player looks there.
Giving the game a virtual reality feel, Corneliu Vasiliu, a producer at Ubisoft's Kiev studio, says, "Eye tracking is such a natural way to interact with a game and creates tons of potential opportunities for gameplay immersion." Sophisticated and highly interactive, the SteelSeries Sentry system opens up the opportunities for more developments.
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Trend Themes
1. Eye Tracking Technology - The implementation of SteelSeries Sentry in gaming demonstrates the trend of using eye tracking technology to enhance player interaction and immersion.
2. Gesture-based Controls - As gaming evolves, gesture-based controls have become a trend, with the SteelSeries Sentry system adding a new dimension to player input.
3. Virtual Reality Gaming - By integrating eye tracking technology, the SteelSeries Sentry system contributes to the trend of creating a virtual reality experience in gaming.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Technology - The implementation of SteelSeries Sentry highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the gaming technology industry.
2. Virtual Reality - The use of eye tracking technology in gaming offers disruptive innovation opportunities within the virtual reality industry.
3. Input Device Manufacturing - Eye tracking systems like the SteelSeries Sentry present disruptive innovation opportunities in the input device manufacturing industry.