The article discusses the unprecedented push to integrate the sense of smell into video gaming, highlighting a project at Warwick University's Festival of Innovation. Researchers have developed a custom headset that disperses scents using essential oils, aiming to see if this sensory addition can improve immersion and player performance. Gamers, like esports enthusiast James, are curious about the potential use of smell, which could evoke unique gaming experiences. However, the main challenge remains in swiftly transitioning between distinct odors during gameplay, especially in high-stakes or rapidly changing game environments.
Gamers are being used to answer a question - can smelling a game make it more immersive, and make you better at playing it?
Researchers at Warwick University are demoing tech that delivers scents via a headset, aiming to enhance the gaming experience through smell.
James, a member of the Nuneaton Nitros esports team, expresses curiosity about the scents in games like Call of Duty and Warhammer.
The challenge for researchers lies in quickly switching between scents, especially during sudden transitions in gaming scenes.
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