3rd Space Vest

Infobox VG
title = 3rd Space Gaming Vest
developer = TNgames
Version = Beta 2
released = November 2007
platforms = PC
requirements = USB 2.0 port The ForceWear Vest is a wearable impact production video-game accessory that was unveiled at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco in March 2007. The vest was mentioned in several articles about next-generation gaming accessories [http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,2102569,00.asp] [http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/_a/feature-the-future-of-gaming-technology/20070328172009990002] . Reviews of the product have been generally favorable [http://www.gamealmighty.com/tech-preview-individual/techpreview/TN_Games_Forcewear_Vest_Get_Pounded_on_Your_Own_Terms/] [http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/_a/feature-the-future-of-gaming-technology/20070328172009990002] .

The vest uses eight trademarked "contact points" that simulate gunfire, body slams or G-forces associated with racecar driving [http://www.forbes.com/businesswire/feeds/businesswire/2007/03/07/businesswire20070307005996r1.html] . It is unique because unlike traditional force feeback accessories, the vest is directional, so that action taking place outside the players' field of view can also be felt. A player hit by gunfire from behind will actually feel the shot in his back while he may not be otherwise aware of this using standard visual display cues. [http://www.psu.com/node/8134]

Gaming reporter Charlie Demerjian of The Inquirer said, "If they can keep the price reasonable and have a few good games, this has a chance of becoming a useful gaming accessory." [http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=38144] As of current, players have three ways to utilize the vest. Playing games with Direct Integration, such as TN Games' own 3rd Space Incursion, using the 3rd space game drivers whilst playing a game (drivers currently in Beta 2), or installing specially made mods for a game. As of current, the vest works with; Call of duty 2: 3rd space edition, 3rd Space incursion, Half Life 2:episodes 1&2, Crysis, Enemy Territory Quake Wars, Clive Barker's Jericho, Unreal Tournament 3, F.E.A.R., Medal of Honor: Airborne, Quake 4 and Doom 3. The vest was released in November 2007.

External links

* [http://wirelessofamerica.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=2272113 3rd Space Vest WirelessofAmerica.com]
* [http://tngames.com/products.php 3rd Space Vest]
* [http://www.gamingvests.com/ About Gaming Vests]
* [http://www.fpsvest.com/ FPS Vest]