TaleBlazer

TaleBlazer is a new rich Internet application from MIT's STEP lab to author smartphone location-based augmented reality (AR) games. Announced during summer '11 and demo'ed for the first time at CSCL in Hong Kong, it will break new ground in location-based AR game building. Features will include:

(*) Visual blocks-based scripting - prevents syntax errors, while enabling programming of rich interactivity.
(*) Interactive data layers and sampling - create models for player exploration and discovery of thought provoking scientific topics.
(*) Conditional dialog creator - interact with characters in new ways; no more single-track conversations
(*) No local installation - the TaleBlazer Game Maker will be entirely web-based for easier implementation in schools and elsewhere
(*) Save to cloud, download to smartphone - logon with your account, and have instant access to games from any computer attached to the Internet, then play from any iOS or Android smartphone with GPS.