Tokyo – Gamers can keep track of other players’ moves with Sony’s Next Generation Portable entertainment system (NGP). The device is designed for portable gaming with an emphasis on social networking.
The NGP has a 5-inch front display with built-in GPS. While the ‘live area’ of the device lets users see the activities of other players in real time, the ‘near’ application encourages players to ‘meet’ in the virtual environment.
Gaming is increasingly moving into real life. For more on the latest developments, look out for our forthcoming Technology Futures report.