The Good Tech Companies - GameScent Review: Enhancing Gaming with AI Technology

Starting point is 00:00:00 This audio is presented by Hacker Noon, where anyone can learn anything about any technology. GameScent Review. Enhancing Gaming with AI Technology, by NoctWolf. As gamers, we are always chasing the next high when it pertains to immersiveness in our games. From the advent of VR to haptic vests and eye-tracking, there are tools for every level of immersion short of a full dive gaming rig. However, with this next piece of gear, we could be one step closer to just that. Allow me to introduce GameScent. GameScent aims to push immersion in gaming even further through its ability to release timed context-relevant scents when specific triggers appear in a game, movie, or TV show.

Starting point is 00:00:40 By listening to audio cues through either a 3.5mm audio jack or an HDMI cable, GameSense AI can tell what is going on in whatever media you are playing. Then, the device can emit scents like explosions, rain, burning rubber, forest, and more into the air to further immerse you into your show or game. But does it really add to your immersion? Or is this just a gimmick? As someone who's been testing the device for the past 8 months, join me as I review GameScent, diving into its design, performance, and how it enhances the gaming experience with AI scent technology. Unboxing and first impressions. Upon opening the GameScent, I was surprised by how little actually comes in the box. The GameScent device is made up of 3 parts, an AI audio adapter, atomizer, and scent

Starting point is 00:01:26 cartridges. N. GameScent device setup The setup was incredibly simple, the audio adapter plugs into your system just like a capture card would. HDMI in from your console or PC, then HDMI out to your monitor or TV. You can also use a 3.5mm jack to connect, but I haven't needed to use it yet. The HDMI connection works perfectly for me. NTHE Atomizer is plug and play, just connect the device to power, and you're all set. NTHE Kit I have came with 6 basic scents 1. Gunfire. 2. Explosions 3. Rain 4. Burning rubber 5. Forest 6. Clean air The proprietary clean air scent neutralizes the others, so once you're done gaming, the smell of gunfire doesn't linger. Each scent is screwed into a cap and then added into the atomizer slot that corresponds with that scent number. GameSense AI will detect triggers in the game to release relevant sense during gameplay

Starting point is 00:02:26 n n games and app setup once your game sent device is all set up it's time to install the app game scent has an app that lets you sync your devices to wi-fi so they can talk to each other and allows you to control the devices this is a great feature if you have nice company over and don't want to have explosion smells going off while watching Netflix. Overall, this setup process was remarkably easier than other immersion device you've used. Typically, a gimmicky device wouldn't have this level of care and access for its backend software or apps. The device itself has a rather impressive build quality. For reference, my cath has knocked it off my desk a number of times in the last 8 months, and it's always booted right back up and worked perfectly. If the device isn't

Starting point is 00:03:10 used for a period of time, it may disconnect from Wi-Fi. However, the app will recognize when this happens and prompt you to reconnect upon opening. On the whole, this device's setup and build quality are fantastic. You can tell a lot of R&D went into developing not just hardware that will last but also an app that makes the setup process simple and reliably easy. GameSent Review. Device performance in action. You can build an exceptionally solid piece of hardware and a quality app to go with it. However, if the core concept of the device doesn't elevate your gaming experience, then what's the point? Over my last 8 months of testing and in writing this GameScent review, I've sought to answer the question. Does the GameScent device actually improve my gaming

Starting point is 00:03:52 experience? To answer this, I'll be looking at the GameScent device through 3 lenses. PvP games, PvE games, and VR. GameScent and player versus. Player games my favorite game of all time is League of Legends. No, I'm not a masochist, I just love the game that much. I've played League for over 12 years at this point, maining characters like Brand, Fizz, Zed, and other mid laners. In testing GameScent on League of Legends, I really wanted to see two things 1. Does the scent release distract me from the game? 2. Does the scent release distract me from the game? 2. Does the scent affect my mental state while playing?

Starting point is 00:04:32 In the last 8 months, I've played over 500 games of League of Legends. My impressions are as follows 1. I have not found game scent to be distracting from competitive play. The scents are subtle enough that you can definitely tell they're there but not so profound as to make me retch or overwhelm my senses while playing. 2. If game scent impacts my mental state while playing, I'd say it helps me get into a flow state faster. I've noticed if I'm playing brand and smell explosions while playing, I get chills. I get hyped, I'm in the zone, if I smell rain while throwing my fizz ult, it gets me pumped up and ready to dive in. If anything, I'd postulate that GameScent improved my performance in League of Legends, and after playing for 12 years, that's saying something, GameScent and player versus. Environment games when testing PVE games,

Starting point is 00:05:16 I played roughly 100 hours of Elden Ring and 100 hours of Cyberpunk. In both games, I completely lost myself in the worlds of the lands between in Night City. However, was this due to my use of GameScent? Or do I just love a good story? Smelling the burning rubber of tires and gunfire in a car chase while driving around Night City, it's hard to argue my experience wasn't elevated. When streaming, I'd often forget to talk as I was so engrossed in the game. In Elden Ring, fighting the fire giant in the DLC was incredible, in part due to GameSense AI releasing explosion scents when it attacked. It was epic, an experience I'll never forget. I can honestly say that without

Starting point is 00:05:56 GameSent, these experiences would have been way less memorable and impactful. GameSent and virtual reality now, when it comes to VR, Gamescent is an incredibly heavy hitter. If we're talking about the next step into a full dive rig, this tech is a must-have. Imagine playing superhot VR with a haptic vest and gloves and smelling your gunfire as you weave through its stylized dystopia. Or playing Skyrim VR and smelling the rain falling as you walk over a ridge and see Whiterun for the first time. Arguably, VR has the best use case for GameScent as a more immersive gaming experience lends itself to really feeling like you've stepped into another world. Whether you play VR chat, RPGs, or VR FPS, GameScent is absolutely sure to elevate your immersive gaming experience.

Starting point is 00:06:42 But is GameScent just for gaming? For my GameScent review, I think I've conclusively established the device has elevated my gaming experience, but can it be used outside of gaming, GameScent for movies and TVM a massive weeb, and if there's a way I can be even more immersed into my anime, then I'm going to try it. The good thing is that GameScent isn't limited to just consoles or PCs. You can connect it to everything from home theater systems to your living room flat screen. From the smell of explosions when boats fire cannons in One Piece to the release of Forest Scents while watching Game of Thrones,

Starting point is 00:07:15 GameScent delivers on its promise to immerse you into your media. GameScent for tabletop gaming have also been able to test another fun use case, tabletop gaming. My friends meet once a month for D&D sessions, and giving our DM the power to release scents to amp up the campaign right at our gaming table has made our sessions insanely fun. The Game Scent app lets you manually push prompts to the atomizer to release a scent. So, if a dragon breathes fire, then a corresponding scent can be released. Walking in the rain towards a hidden elf village? Push the rain scent.

Starting point is 00:07:48 Wizard casts fireball in an enclosed room? Combine the explosion scent with the burning rubber scent to really make it hit home how much destruction was caused. There are all kinds of fun ways to incorporate game scent into your hobbies. So, I can confidently say no, it's not just for video games. Game scent review final thoughts. hobbies. So, I can confidently say no, it's not just for video games. GameScent Review Final Thoughts. I set out to explore a new AI technology in the gaming space and deliver an honest GameScent review. After a thorough 8 months of testing, I can confidently say GameScent has enhanced my gaming experience. From upping my win rate in League of Legends to immersing me into

Starting point is 00:08:22 other worlds like Skyrim, Night City, and the lands between, GameScent has not just enhanced my gaming experience but also helped me fall in love with gaming again. For a long time, I've only played games on stream. Gaming has started to feel like a chore or like work. Since using GameScent, I've actually started playing games off stream again. Recently, I've been getting lost in Baldur's Gate 3, and TheWayGameScent has an application for every aspect of it is actually incredible. Even my wife has started playing with me and has noticed she gets more into the game when

Starting point is 00:08:55 GameScent is running. I can honestly say that going forward I'll be using GameScent every time I turn on my PC. Join me on TikTok and Twitch to see how I harmonize gaming and cooking, two of my biggest passions. Follow along for more content where I blend immersive gameplay with creative culinary adventures. Thank you for listening to this Hackernoon story, read by Artificial Intelligence. Visit hackernoon.com to read, write, learn and publish.

The Good Tech Companies - GameScent Review: Enhancing Gaming with AI Technology

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