Bridging Player Intentions: Exploring the Potential of Synchronized Haptic Controllers in Multiplayer Game

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Main Authors: Hashiura, Kenta, Iida, Kazuya, Hashimoto, Takeru, Kamiyama, Youichi, Watanabe, Keita, Minamizawa, Kouta, Narumi, Takuji
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Published: 2024
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author Hashiura, Kenta
Iida, Kazuya
Hashimoto, Takeru
Kamiyama, Youichi
Watanabe, Keita
Minamizawa, Kouta
Narumi, Takuji
author_facet Hashiura, Kenta
Iida, Kazuya
Hashimoto, Takeru
Kamiyama, Youichi
Watanabe, Keita
Minamizawa, Kouta
Narumi, Takuji
contents In multiplayer cooperative video games, players traditionally use individual controllers, inferring others' actions through on-screen visuals and their own movements. This indirect understanding limits truly collaborative gameplay. Research in Joint Action shows that when manipulating a single object, motor performance improves when two people operate together while sensing each other's movements. Building on this, we developed a controller allowing multiple players to operate simultaneously while sharing haptic sensations. We showcased our system at exhibitions, gathering feedback from over 150 participants on how shared sensory input affects their gaming experience. This approach could transform player interaction, enhance cooperation, and redefine multiplayer gaming experiences.
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spellingShingle Bridging Player Intentions: Exploring the Potential of Synchronized Haptic Controllers in Multiplayer Game
Hashiura, Kenta
Iida, Kazuya
Hashimoto, Takeru
Kamiyama, Youichi
Watanabe, Keita
Minamizawa, Kouta
Narumi, Takuji
Human-Computer Interaction
In multiplayer cooperative video games, players traditionally use individual controllers, inferring others' actions through on-screen visuals and their own movements. This indirect understanding limits truly collaborative gameplay. Research in Joint Action shows that when manipulating a single object, motor performance improves when two people operate together while sensing each other's movements. Building on this, we developed a controller allowing multiple players to operate simultaneously while sharing haptic sensations. We showcased our system at exhibitions, gathering feedback from over 150 participants on how shared sensory input affects their gaming experience. This approach could transform player interaction, enhance cooperation, and redefine multiplayer gaming experiences.
title Bridging Player Intentions: Exploring the Potential of Synchronized Haptic Controllers in Multiplayer Game
topic Human-Computer Interaction
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2411.05115