Parrot releases AR.Pursuit augmented reality chase game for AR.Drone (video)

Get the hang of your AR.Drone yet? Good, because while flying dangerously close to your little brother or late-night TV show host can be a fun diversion, it looks like things are about to get real. Really real. We’ve just received word that on November 26, AR.Pursuit — the first of hopefully many Augmented Reality games for the drone — will be making its way to the app store. The rules are pretty straightforward: one player pursues the other, attempting to bring him down with virtual machine guns and missiles. Once caught, the players change roles and the pursuit begins anew! That is, until someone gets carried away and sends their air vehicle into a concrete wall or running wood chipper. Game times are variable, from one to nine minutes, and the app will cost you $2.99 in the app store. Now all you need is an AR.Drone, and a friend — with an AR.Drone. Video, PR after the break. Continue reading Parrot releases AR.Pursuit augmented reality chase game for AR.Drone (video) Parrot releases AR.Pursuit augmented reality chase game for AR.Drone (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 20 Nov 2010 19:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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