The future of gaming, it seems, is not going to be in the next console or on the next big tablet—it will be in our physical world. At least, it will be partially in our world, existing in an augmented reality. That’s what Google had planned when it started Ingress, a sci-fi game played with real-world landmarks. The game has grown to be hugely popular in its two short years of existence, having already amassed over 10 million downloads. The regular meetups to play the game routinely draw thousands of people—sometimes up to 5,000!
Due to its huge popularity, and the nature of the game, Google’s Niantic Labs head, John Hanke, mentioned the possibility of a large-scale, convention-style meetup for players to attend. He gave no real concrete details, and kept quiet when pressed with questions, but the very fact that he brought it up is promising for all of the Ingress diehards in the world. If you’re hoping the convention will definitely happen, don’t worry: you’re not alone, so keep checking back on TalkAndroid for more information as it happens.
Source: The Verge
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