Entertainment Division
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©Monica RIKIC / Grayson EARLE / Peter VAN HAAFTEN / WONG Hang Yue / Jessica BLANCHET
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W.U.R.M: Escape from _a_ dying star
Monica RIKIC / Grayson EARLE / Peter VAN HAAFTEN / WONG Hang Yue / Jessica BLANCHET
An immersive space survival game that takes place in a future in which the Sun is dying. As a pilot, the player rides a life-size space pod, wearing custom wearable electronics, and interacts with another player who plays the role of a commander from a separate location. Physical gadgets and a generative audio-visual program connect the two players in an interactive experience.
©Monica RIKIC / Grayson EARLE / Peter VAN HAAFTEN / WONG Hang Yue / Jessica BLANCHET
Programming: Monica RIKIC / Grayson EARLE
Sound: Peter VAN HAAFTEN
Props and electronics: Jessica BLANCHET / WONG Hang Yue
Developed at Technoculture, Art and Games Research Center (Hexagram).
Profile
Monica RIKIC
Born in 1986 in Barcelona. New media artist. Creates projects for delayering art relations.
Grayson EARLE
Born in 1987 in California, U.S.. New media artist. Core member of Illuminator Art Collective.
Peter VAN HAAFTEN
Born in 1886 in Ontario. Independent sound artist. Creates improvised live electronics.
WONG Hang Yue
Born in 1984 in Hong Kong. Designer and design pedagoge.
Jessica BLANCHET
Born in 1987 in Quebec. Research assistant at TAG. Developing new controllers for games.