Video games charity SpecialEffect invites guests at this
year's Eurogamer Expo to participate in two Guinness World Record
attempts
Visitors to this year's Eurogamer Expo will be invited to set a new
Guinness World Record for the fastest time lap time in a racing game
using only eye-movement sensing controllers. By participating, all
guests will also become part of SpecialEffect's second record attempt;
the greatest number of people competing in a videogames tournament using
only eye control technology.
Visitors will need to register at the SpecialEffect stand and then
set their time around the track using just their eyes. The participant
with the fastest lap time over the duration of the Expo will be crowned
the new Guinness World Record holder and considered for inclusion in the
next Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition.
It is hoped the record attempts will showcase the advances
SpecialEffect have made in designing and adapting technology to enable
those with a disability or severe illness to be able to play videogames,
whether for therapy, rehabilitation or fun.
"It's wonderful that SpecialEffect will soon be featured in the
Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition. The record attempts should
create interest in the charity and draw attention to the work we do,"
commented Mick Donegan, SpecialEffect's Director. "Our aim is to use
technology and game therapy to improve people's quality of life. Eyegaze
technology, for example, can really change someone's life for the
better by helping them not only to communicate, but to play games and
enjoy themselves too. We are very grateful to Guinness World Records for
helping us to arrange the record attempts and equally we would like to
thank the organisers of Eurogamer Expo for allowing us to attempt these
records at their fantastic event, we hope that visitors to the Expo will
join us in setting these all new Guinness World Records."
Gaz Deaves, Editor of Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition - "The Gamer's Edition is all about recognising the amazing things that happen in videogames and we're pleased to support the great work that SpecialEffect do for gamers of all abilities. This is a real chance to be featured in the 2012 Gamer's Edition: all you have to do is learn how to control a car using your eyeballs. It couldn't be easier!"
Gaz Deaves, Editor of Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition - "The Gamer's Edition is all about recognising the amazing things that happen in videogames and we're pleased to support the great work that SpecialEffect do for gamers of all abilities. This is a real chance to be featured in the 2012 Gamer's Edition: all you have to do is learn how to control a car using your eyeballs. It couldn't be easier!"
Rupert Loman, Managing Director of Eurogamer Expo -"We're delighted
that SpecialEffect are going to be showcasing the amazing work they do
at the Eurogamer Expo once again, and we're looking forward to hosting
their Guinness World Record attempt at the show. Everyone should check
out what they are doing and get involved!"
For more information on SpecialEffect visit www.specialeffect.org.uk
