Fall 2011
seAker is an iPad game currently in development at Carnegie Mellon University’s Entertainment Technology Center. seAker will be in the App Store Winter 2011. Best described as a classic arcade-style game, seAker revolves around a strong core gameplay mechanic and seeks to build upon that foundation by offering a variety of supporting actions the player can take as the levels progress. Crucial to this endeavor is utilizing the touch and tilt functionality of the iPad to design innovative gameplay and fun, accessible controls. seAker began as a one week project in CMU’s Fall 2010 Building Virtual Worlds class. Originally a competitive four-player experience on the Jam-O-Drum platform, the challenge for this semester is to expand upon the original concept – refocusing the game as a compelling single-player experience, while taking advantage of the unique features offered by the iPad.