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Encyclopedia > Immersion (virtual reality)

Immersion is the state where you cease to be aware of your physical self. It is often accompanied by intense focus, distorted sense of time and effortless action.[1] The term is widely used to describe computer and video games, but it is not clear if people are using the same word consistently. The term is also cited as a frequently-used buzzword, in which case its meaning is intentionally vague. It has been suggested that Multiplayer game be merged into this article or section. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...


See also

An immersive digital environment is an artificial, interactive, computer-created scene or world within which a user can immerse themselves. ... Immersive Reality Gaming is defined as gaming where you receive you are TRULY part of the game. ... There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ...

External links

  • N-Gage At E3 Showcases Immersive Games And Next-Generation Mobile Gaming - example of the term being used as a buzzword.

References

  1. ^ Varney, Allen. Immersion Unexplained (HTML). The Escapist. Retrieved on 2007 April 6.


 

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