July 05, 2006
Let's Make An eDeal - Online Gaming Gets VoIP
With online poker, especially Texas Hold'em, being so popular these days, it's not surprising that one of the first online gaming applications of VoIP is for poker.
Playwize's PokerWize will online players not only see their 3D avatars - like many online games - but they'll also be able to talk to each other.
This is probably just the beginning in a string of VoIP-enabled game applications. Take things one step further and imagine being able to play word games with someone across the world, or have a chess game where VoIP enables you to control the pieces.
While Video over IP (also VoIP) is not something online poker players will want, it's a possibility as a proxy for live games. Maybe it's a stretch, but I can also see several frivolous V2oIP (Voice + Video over IP) applications, such as online game/ quiz shows.
Can you imagine shows like Jeopardy or The Dating Game in online form. All-time Jeopardy champion Ken Jennings wouldn't have had to worry about running out of clothes. Although an eDating Game might need something like telepresence suits to make it worthwhile.
Sources: PocketLint.
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