Wiimote game for the blind

Wiimote game for the blind

Developers at MIT have revealed a new gaming experience called AudiOdyssey. It runs on the PC platform, but has the option of using a Wiimote too if Bluetooth is available.

Most interestingly, AudiOdyssey is a game aimed at blind and partially sighted people, trading high-end graphics for immersing audio instead.

Players assume the role of a fictional DJ named "Vinyl Scorcher". Gameplay revolves around creating layered beats to impress a crowd, this is done by swinging the remote in time.

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Rob Jones

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Nintendoof said:

Mixmasta No Sight.

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Diddy Kong Lover said:

I wonder if there'll be a platformer for the blind next?

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Wii Freak said:

That's a good idea.

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insultman911 said:

Nintendo is nice.

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Aeth said:

Sorry to sound rude and inconsiderate, but I don't think there are a lot of blind video game players (puts on suit and armor and shield and awaits to be flamed).

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Quartz said:

Interesting.

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Dave said:

There are some. My five year old blind daughter loves Wii music.

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cindy said:

You would be amazed how many blind kids play by sound. My daughter loves Wii bowling and does better than we do, lol. Good idea about the platformer.

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