Euclideon's Holographic Arcades: Holographic Video Games (Video)

We last discussed Euclideon in 2011, when we explored its promises of revolutionary engines and infinite resolution. Seven years later, the company seems to have fully embraced the development of holographic arcades. Official data suggests that the games will be available at the Holoverse holographic centers in Southport and Oman very soon, but the web has serious doubts, and judging by the video, the technology seems more like augmented reality than true holography...

The Dream of Real Holograms

We're not going to deny it: We dream of access to real holograms. And when I say 'real', I mean things like the projection of Princess Leia in Star Wars or the historic holodeck of Star Trek. So far, most 'holograms' do nothing more than apply visual tricks.

We still remember Jarem Archer's project that turned Cortana into a Pepper's ghost, and Microsoft surprised the world with HoloLens, but commercial units cost $5,000, and they are basically mixed reality. That brings us back to Euclideon, which after promising infinite resolutions and other graphic wonders, now presents its holographic arcades:

Locations and Games

In theory, the first holographic arcades from Euclideon will be available at the 'holographic center' Holoverse in Southport, and at its upcoming branch in Oman, with a total of ten games. One of them is based on crocodiles catching fish (it reminds us of Hasbro's Tragabolas), and then there is a virtual equivalent to claw machines. Players can earn points that can later be exchanged for small real prizes, just as in traditional arcades. The most controversial point of Euclideon's announcement is that their holograms use a 'laser system', which supposedly generates a greater sense of solidity in objects.

Seeing Is Believing

As always, seeing is believing. Personally, I would love to see those holographic arcades in action and welcome this technology once and for all. However, Euclideon currently carries a certain reputation, and its developments tend to be classified as vaporware, or outright scam. I'll only say one thing: All users in the video wear glasses. If they are truly holograms, why do they need glasses? Until we know the answer, we can always play something different. For example, Yu-Gi-Oh! in augmented reality...