RACER - video game mashup

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RACER is an analogue recreation of a coputer racing game in the style of the classic WipeOut. It consists of a modified vintage arcade machine, a RC model car with a wireless camera, an a self-constructed racetrack/game level made entirely from cardboard.

The actions of the arcade player are directly reflected by the remote controlled model car in the level. Live video image from the car’s perspective is sent back to the arcade.

With time-tracking and on-screen menus this is a fully functional computer game, on the other hand its an installation in real space, that enables the user to interact and take different perspectives on the process of creating a virtual world, using computer racing games as a reference point.

The installation is highly modular and can be set up in about three hours.

At the moment the race track measures about 7X9 meters, but could be adapted to a particular space, and could be expanded, limited by RC-range (40m), the budget requiered for more material, as well as the time needed beforehand for manufactuiring parts.

Their official website : http://racer.sputnic.tv.