S01E41: Nathan Verrill

Nathan Verril discusses using Rails as the backend for the NY Public Library centennial blended reality game. 0:00 Introductions 1:20 The concept of “blended reality” games 5:40 The New York Public Library “Find the Future” blended reality game 7:29 The technology behind the game 8:36 Why Rails was used for the back end of the game 11:43 Rails control over the implementation of the user interface 16:13 The “Heart Chase” for the American Heart Association project 19:45 Using the Engine Yard Cloud platform 21:46 Final thoughts Links: Natron Baxter Applied Gaming Find the Future NYPL Heart Chase Heart Chase Video