Quarantime is a newly released arcade-style game that also involves an interactive live stream, which allows players to control robots over the Internet.
Played through a giant robot-controlled arcade installation via the interactive website RoboArcaid, the project comes from creative friends and collaborators Master of Shapes and VTProDesign. After a planned interactive installation for SXSW was canceled, the team brainstormed a way to repurpose some of the gear and created something entirely new in a virtual environment that everyone can experience from the safety of their own homes.
Quarantime gameplay is truly a collective effort, with players building their progress on top of each other, not dissimilar to the community cooperation needed in our current physical reality to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Image Credit: Quarantime/RoboArcaid
What's Driving This Trend
- Virtual Reality Gaming
- Opportunity for game developers to explore immersive experiences and interactive gameplay through virtual reality technology.
- Remote Control Robotics
- Potential for innovation in industries such as manufacturing, construction, and healthcare by utilizing remote-controlled robots for various tasks.
- Collaborative Gameplay
- Opportunity for game designers to create interactive games that promote collaboration and collective effort among players.
Who This Affects Most
- Gaming
- Disruptive innovation potential in creating arcade-style games that integrate with interactive live streaming platforms.
- Robotics
- Innovative applications in robotics by enabling players to control robots remotely through the Internet for entertainment and practical purposes.
- Social Media and Streaming
- Opportunity to develop interactive platforms that merge the concepts of gaming, live streaming, and community engagement.
