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Massive 8-bit Interactions

The World's Largest Space Invaders Game is the Future of Gaming

— October 6, 2011 — Marketing
Tech heavyweight 188Bet unveiled the world's largest Space Invaders game for four lucky Chelsea Footballers and members of the press. If you are an old school video game addict, this should excite you more than anything you've ever seen in a darkened arcade -- thankfully, there's no need for correct change with this game. Using real motion-gaming technology, 3D projection mapping and ultrasonic motion sensors, 188Bet has created a mammoth 8-bit marvel.

Since simulators burst onto the entertainment scene, video game innovators have struggled to add a physical component to the gaming experience. Once the Wii hit the market, the race for interactive gaming began in earnest. Now, the largest Space Invaders game is offering us glimpses of the exciting and overwhelming future of gaming. Gamers everywhere are shaking their lazy persona by engaging in sweat-inducing, high-energy digital activity.

So, get ready to injure more than your wrist, because physically active gaming is growing, thriving and is most certainly here to stay.
Trend Themes
1. Physical Gaming - The rise of physically active gaming experiences using cutting-edge technology is disrupting traditional gaming options.
2. Motion Sensing Technology - Innovations in ultrasonic motion sensors and 3D projection mapping are enabling immersive gaming environments.
3. Gamification of Sports - The intersection of sports and gaming is creating new opportunities for engagement and entertainment.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Industry - The gaming industry has been revolutionized by developments in physical and interactive gaming experiences.
2. Sports Entertainment Industry - The integration of gaming into sports entertainment is creating new opportunities for fan engagement and revenue streams.
3. Technology Industry - Collaborations between gaming and technology companies can lead to advancements in motion sensing technology and immersive gaming experiences.
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