Tag: Biometrics
Sweat levels and eye control to power Valve's next-gen games
It's not just bigger worlds or more realistic graphics that Half-Life developers Valve are aiming for with their next-generation games, but also whole new ways of playing. The company behind the Steam PC digital download gaming platform are also looking…
Steam Box prototypes coming in three to four months, says Valve's Gabe Newell
It seems the wait for a dedicated Steam PC gaming console in our living rooms is almost over. Valve boss Gabe Newell has now revealed that prototype models of the first Steam Box will be out in the field and…
PS4 to ditch trusty DualShock controller in favour of touchscreens and biometrics?
The PlayStation consoles across the ages have been well served by the trusty DualShock controller, first released back in 1997. But a new report suggests that Sony may be putting the gamepad out to pasture with the release of the…
Biometrics-packing, pressure sensitive Xbox 360 controller teased
A newly approved Microsoft patent hints at a future Xbox 360 controller that packs in biometric pressure readings. The controller would be able to measure a player's grip, using that to identify which profile to sign into, selecting settings based…