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HCI issues with multiplayer online games on mobile phone. Myoungkee Ahn Hyung Jun Byun Travis Germain John Jones Mentor: Wishaya Piyasirisin. What are we trying to do?. Develop a mash-up of existing voice communication apps and online multiplayer game (much like xbox live)
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HCI issues with multiplayer online games on mobile phone MyoungkeeAhn Hyung Jun Byun Travis Germain John Jones Mentor: WishayaPiyasirisin
What are we trying to do? • Develop a mash-up of existing voice communication apps and online multiplayer game (much like xbox live) • Address the issues of lag and latency that can effect gameplay and communication software.
Communication • One area that we noticed mobile phone games are lacking is the area of communication. • The only system that exists is the text method which is slow and can distract from actual game play. • Currently no voice communication app exists which allows you to talk to players in real time. 4
Ideal Gametypes • Shooters • Arcade • MMORPGS • Racing • Strategy
What does this all mean? • Many online games already exist that provide real-time multiplayer experience but offer no way of communicating with other players. • The games shown were rated in the top 10 of their respective marketplaces and continue to gain popularity.
Administrative approach • Share files using drop box • Communicating through Facebook • Post researching Google docs 3 2 1
Research • Creating survey for gathering data • How apps affect battery life on phones • Differentvoice/communication apps • Popular multiplayer game for iPhone and Android • What issues cause lag? would our app cause it? • What type of apps work simultaneously with other apps • How apps mash up or work together
Survey Questions • Do you play games on mobile phones? • What types of games do you play? • How do you communicate with other players? • Do you play games where communication is a key factor? • On average, how often do you play game on mobile phone? • What type of phone do you have/use? • What type of network source do you prefer to use when you play games? • Would real time communication better your mobile phone game experience? • What type of game would you be interesting using real time communication?
Team final activities • Poster • YouTube Video • Final paper • Prototype
Our Website • http://i399hci.wordpress.com/
References • http://blogs-images.forbes.com/tomiogeron/files/2011/10/dropbox_logo.jpeg • http://sites.fcps.org/trt/sites/default/files/Google-Docs-logo.jpg • http://scienceroll.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/facebook2009-04-21-1240343633.jpg • http://www.turtlebeach.com/Portals/0/Products/PS3/PBT/Tabs_Html/images/PBT_howdoesitwork_02.jpg