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Google's bringing its Maps APIs to augmented reality game development

Discussion in 'VR Headsets and Sim Gaming - Virtual Reality' started by SeatTime, Mar 16, 2018.

  1. SeatTime

    SeatTime Well-Known Member

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    Now this is really interesting..especially for flight sims.:)

    https://www.androidcentral.com/google-maps-apis-will-make-it-easier-ever-create-ar-mobile-games

    I hope it moves onto other platforms
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    SeatTime, Mar 16, 2018
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  2. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    It is one I will be keeping an eye on as it has a lot of potential for my VR projects, which at the moment are done in Unity.
    noorbeast, Mar 16, 2018
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    noorbeast i keep dreaming about your flying sweep game (i hope it is the name, but i guess you got whati i mean) some day i will give unity a go... i have been willing to recreate an old game i played as a child, it was called "sega space harrier".

    i will ask for your help one day or another :D
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    ferslash, Mar 17, 2018
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