AppTag revamps first-person shooters with augmented reality through smartphones

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By now we've seen quite a few examples of augmented reality being used to let people zap virtual creatures in devices like the Nintendo 3DS and the appBlaster. Now John Atherton, inventor of the jaja stylus, is shaking up the concept by making the targets your friends and adding virtual collectibles and objectives into the mix. With his AppTag Laser Blaster attachment for smartphones, you'll be able to play first-person shooter games in the real world on any iOS or Android device, complete with virtual power-ups and other features usually reserved for console games... Continue Reading AppTag revamps first-person shooters with augmented reality through smartphones

Section: Games

Tags: Android, App, Augmented Reality, iOS, Kickstarter, Smartphone, Toys, Video Games

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