3D User Interface Technologies and Games

This chapter introduces several 3D user interface technologies available for games and explains why it is important to study the affects of these technologies on the gaming experience of a user. Specifically, we have focussed on three technologies: (1) stereoscopic 3D, (2) head tracking, and (3) hand gesture based menu systems. Each of these technologies are explained along with how they can potentially improve games.

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