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APEX of Fear

@APEXofFear

VR horror experience that adapts to the players' fears in real-time based on psychophysiological measures. Follow on these platforms: https://xitter.cf/t.co/4eCCgvixSk

 Aarhus University, Denmark
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Joined January 2022
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Why we enjoy fear: the science of a good scare theguardian.com/science/2022…
Why we enjoy fear: the science of a good scare

Why we enjoy fear: the science of a good scare

The thrill of a frightening film can feel euphoric – and mild horror, say researchers, can also help foster lasting psychological resilience

theguardian.com
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Check out our lab video about APEX of Fear and the Recreational Fear Lab featuring @MathiasClasen, @TTerkildsen, @Marc_M_Andersen and @MorbidPsych among others. youtu.be/ywwfu_xgMKM
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Ready to present @APEXofFear at Slush'd @AARSOME @Innofond 🎉
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Testing a VR multiplayer maze set-up in the lab today developed by @TTerkildsen & @ratuspro for @APEXofFear. @TTerkildsen finds it appropriate and amusing to jump-scare @MathiasClasen by suddenly emerging from a maze wall 🎃
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We're gearing up to present some of our @Innofond-ed @APEXofFear material at @AARSOME🤘Come check it out!
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For the APEX of Fear experience, the music and sounds will be dynamic and change according to the physiology of the players, in order to keep them in the sweet spot of fear. This is being developed by our sound designer Thomas Carnell. Watch a demo here: youtube.com/watch?v=ojlel7O3…
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Good times are being had in the lab with @TTerkildsen's @APEXofFear tech. Photo: Jacob Papsø
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We recently got to talk to some high school students about horror research, and show off the cool physiological measuring tech for @APEXofFear. Several students asked whether the project would result in a commercial product – seems we're on to something here...
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We're so proud of our team member @TTerkildsen, who won the Tribeca award for creating an LGBTQ+ VR museum!
Thomas Terkildsen (@TTerkildsen) profile pictureThomas Terkildsen@TTerkildsen16 Jun 2022
We won! I am overwhelmed with emotions thinking about how far this project has come. I am so proud that @AntoniaRForster and I have been able to create a virtual space that platforms these amazing queer stories in a way that resonates. 🧵
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Congratulations @yannakakis! We are so thrilled to have you as part of the @APEXofFear project.
Institute of Digital Games - University of Malta (@InDigitalGames) profile pictureInstitute of Digital Games - University of Malta@InDigitalGames21 Jun 2022
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@InDigitalGames researchers ranked as best scientists in the country 🇲🇹 and @UMmalta on @ADscientificind ranking🧪! Congrats @yannakakis for the first position 🥇 and @SentientDesigns for being among the top 20! #gamedev #research #academicresearch #digitalgames #AI
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Road trip with @RecFearLab and @APEXofFear
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It's official: We'll be showcasing @APEXofFear phobia calibration tech developed by @TTerkildsen at COPENHELL CON this week 🤘 copenhell.dk/program#/event/…
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Join us for the second annual workshop on recreational fear @RecFearLab! The event is free and open to all, and participants can attend physically (@AarhusUni) or via Zoom. Registration is required by June 12 via link: tiny.cc/6wbsuz Check out the list of speakers here
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Inge from @UltraDR stopped by our lab @AarhusUni last week at to try our VR phobia calibration system. See how it went on the link below (segment starts at 04.49) Thank you so much to @UltraDR for coming by! We hope you had a frighteningly great time 😱 dr.dk/drtv/se/ultra-nyt_-hvo…
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Today we are visited at @AarhusUni by a crew from @UltraDR who are doing a segment on the VR phobia calibration system developed by @TTerkildsen for our @Innofond-sponsored @APEXofFear project 😱
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We are investigating various phobias. Please use a few minutes going through our list of fears ❤ There is a Danish version in the comments. Please only fill out the English OR Danish version, so we don't register your answers twice. Thanks! tinyurl.com/3h69uc9a
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Danish version: tinyurl.com/muwnx8rd
Yesterday we met up for a full day of talking game design, narrative and concept, as well as playtesting equipment and trying out various VR games and experiences. We're very excited about our ideas for the project and can't wait to share some more content with all of you!
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TEST SUBJECTS WANTED Play a horror PC game with body-sensors and win a 1.000 kroner gift card! The game lasts about an hour, is in English and takes place at Aarhus University. Participants must be 18+. You can book a time that fits you here: tiny.cc/3ywouz
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We've been play testing state-of-the-art VR equipment, such as the sensation shirt from @owogameofficial 🎮👾🔫We are very excited about the physical element it brings to the player experience!⚡😯 Follow us for more development updates on our sweet-spot-of-fear VR horror game!
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