Activision, Warlord, 2011

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The Warlord is the first ever controller to successfully map the extent of PC FPS game functions onto a gun form factor.

For the past decade, Call of Duty (CoD) has dominated the world of console first-person shooter (FPS) gaming. But what will happen to CoD when consoles do not exist? Experts believe the age of consoles is nearing its end and a new platform will emerge as the next evolution in entertainment and multimedia – the PC‐TV. This new platform presents unique challenges, as well as opportunities, in FPS gaming control. Gamepads, keyboards, and mice have dominated FPS gaming controls for years and the opportunity now exists to break away from this paradigm to a more advanced, engaging method of control.

The Warlord is the first ever controller to successfully map the extent of PC FPS game functions onto a gun form factor. Physical recoil will greatly enhance haptic feedback beyond the light rumble sensation felt in current console gamepads. User‐activated ambient scent will enable a dimension never before experienced in mainstream gaming.