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Zingoshi is a multiplayer augmented reality mystery adventure game for 7-11 year olds, set in the fictional world of Planet Zingoshi. Carbon is currently working with a production studio in New Zealand, Spiral Media Ltd, to develop an open world augmented reality game where the emphasis is placed on crafting things in the real world and ‘transporting’ them into the game world, using action figures and printed cards.

Partnering with eight360, Carbon developed a VR military driving simulator for their nVRt system, a free moving motion simulation platform. The experience enabled trainees to drive various vehicles, each with unique characteristics, through a predefined course. The combination of vehicles and terrains allowed them to become accustomed to how vehicles with differing centres of mass cope with manoeuvrability and steep

Approached by radical-political theatre company, Tribe Arts, Carbon was asked to consider how theatre could be made more cinematic through the use of emerging technologies. We proposed to bring together virtual reality, 360º video, historical public data, motion capture and game engine technologies to explore and highlight the Indian Army’s role in WW1. Using story concepts from Tribe’s creative directors, we c

Our client, Mind Game Media, were commissioned by the EMA (The Employers and Manufactures Association), to develop WorkplaceSIM, a unique online ‘Game-based learning’ resource designed to help teach Health and Safety practices and procedures in New Zealand workplaces. It uses behavioural psychology and industry-relevant interactive 3D simulations to create effective and engaging training – leading to positive behavio

Commissioned by Air New Zealand and working in collaboration with digital production studio Waxeye, Carbon developed a virtual reality experience to showcase the future of air travel. Running from December 2014 to June 2015, the experience formed part of Air NZ’s 75th anniversary exhibition at the Te Papa museum in Wellington. Utilising a dozen networked Oculus Rift headsets coupled to high-end PCs, the experie

Developed for DDD, Dimentia3D is a fast action 3D puzzle game that challenges players’ minds and reflexes to align falling shapes and complete rows on a multi-dimensional cube. The game can be played in 2D on any compatible Android device and comes into its own when played in stereoscopic 3D on a 3D capable smartphone or tablet. Compatible 3D devices include: the Gadmei E8 products (MiTraveler, Viren Micheley, Fusion

CXS (Customer Xperience Simulation) was commissioned by Xandar Ltd, and developed for Colmar Brunton to allow them to conduct online interactive surveys. CXS is a simulation of a local shopping environment, offering the ability to manipulate a wide range of scenarios and measure shopper behaviour. The system is linked to a backend database of real products and planogram data, allowing researchers to mockup concepts f

A game where you create your very own voodoo doll and battle unique boss mobs. Master the Mojo Board to increase your power by unlocking rare items, powerful animal spirits and mystical spells. Challenge your friends, climb the rankings and attain, um, glory! Due for release on iOS & Android soon.

Contracted by Marops to develop a train simulation for KiwiRail, to help school their drivers in understanding a range of signalling systems in use today. Features include a working railway network, with a functioning signalling system; the ability to create custom railway networks; dual screen support (driver and trainer screens); and recording of driver progress for later review.

New Zealand is a unique, visually stunning, place with an interesting mix of peoples in a landscape that is rich with metaphor and history. Tourism is one of its greatest exports, and a vital part of that is the fascination visitors have with the Maori culture, people and ideas. A common idea in the Maori way of thinking is their respect of others, a fierce pride combined with humbleness, and a connection between the