Amid all the smack-talk between the warring formats of HD DVD and Blu-ray, Mitsubishi weighs in with some interesting Blu-ray development. This week, the company demoed a new Blu-ray player that, along with a special pair of goggles, brings 3D to DLP televisions and projectors. There's also talk of integrating the technology with a console gaming system.
Of course just the uttering of the word "goggles" is enough to turn any gamer's stomach. The vaporware dream of immersive Lawnmower Man style gaming has been just that (remember Dactyl Nightmare?). The key is not just making the gimmicky glasses, but creating smart games that support it.
