We discussed many topics in class tonight, one of them being virtual reality. I came across an article regarding Sony commissioning architect Kenji Ikemoto to create a virtual world, for the Sony PS3 console called Home. This design contract is specifically interesting because Sony hired an architect rather than a traditional computer programmer for the job when its early release sales did not meet expectations. ‘While Home hasn’t caught on with gamers yet, with most of the early reviews being mixed or critical calling the environment 'nothing more than chic apartments, a mall, a bowling alley and a movie theatre', it nonetheless represents a milestone for the gaming industry and an interesting experiment in community design.’ http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/index.php?fuseaction=wanappln.projectview&upload_id=11007
Articles on the related topic can be found at the links below:
http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/jan2009/gb20090123_837565.htm?chan=innovation_game+room_top+stories
http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/index.php?fuseaction=wanappln.projectview&upload_id=11007
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