New Games Merge Fantasy With Real World

Steven Dow, a Georgia Tech Ph.D. candidate, demonstrates the AR Facade at Georgia Tech in Atlanta on May 17, 2007. The game puts you in the middle of an uncomfortable argument between Trip and Grace, a sour married couple that wants you to take sides. (AP Photo/Gene Blythe) (Gene Blythe - AP)

That's when Grace admits to a lingering depression and concedes that she has allowed Trip to dominate their relationship. And Trip admits his materialism is rooted in his experience growing up on the edge _ including living in a shelter for six months.

They finally come to terms, a hesitant truce, and agree to talk about their problems.

But this time, they talk alone.

Thankfully.

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On the Net:

Georgia Tech's Facade: http://www.gvu.gatech.edu/arfacade/links.html

Human Interface Technology Laboratory New Zealand: http://www.hitlabnz.org/