Rock Band and Wii gave players a taste of live, role-based gaming. The next step is immersive play. The wired world provides a rich set of tools for simulated stories and puzzles. Cheap sensors, networked players and augmented video combine for a choose-your-own adventure story that will some day rival Michael Douglas’ Game.
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