Alternative game controller designs coming up at GDC
Jeff Haas
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The upcoming Game Developer's Conference has a showcase of games that use alternate controllers, and there's always a few that use a microcontroller. Two should interest this crowd:
Mark Wars - Competitive board game that uses line-follower bots, which you direct with dry-erase markers. Erco, this one's for you!
https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/314551/AltCtrlGDC_Showcase_Mark_Wars.php
Clunker Junker - You and your buddy keep your spaceship in one piece by fixing the stations that need repair with your fix-all tool. Looks like a lot of fun, seems to have 3D printed parts in the panels.
https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/314552/AltCtrlGDC_Showcase_CLUNKER_JUNKER.php
Mark Wars - Competitive board game that uses line-follower bots, which you direct with dry-erase markers. Erco, this one's for you!
https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/314551/AltCtrlGDC_Showcase_Mark_Wars.php
Clunker Junker - You and your buddy keep your spaceship in one piece by fixing the stations that need repair with your fix-all tool. Looks like a lot of fun, seems to have 3D printed parts in the panels.
https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/314552/AltCtrlGDC_Showcase_CLUNKER_JUNKER.php