Biathlon is a popular TV sport and it is watched by a multiple number of spectators compared with, for example, traditional cross-country skiing races. The opportunities to test the sport are however limited. That’s why the new technology might cause a positive surprise to many couch potatoes.
Biathlon X5 is a new generation biathlon app, which enables anyone to test the difficulty of the sport, their own shooting skills and compete online with others.
Text: Johanna Stenroos-Vuorio
Pictures: RightSpot Ltd
Turku Game Lab, a working environment shared by TUAS and the University of Turku, has for several months been working on a biathlon app for the market in cooperation with RightSpot Ltd. Those interested in biathlon can experience the sport conveniently right before the World Championships in Kontiolahti, Finland.
- As a sport, biathlon is unpredictable, the situations change quickly and the spectator does not have to follow traditional ski chasing. In the sport, both skiing and shooting affect the end result, says the entrepreneur duo Ilkka Ratamo and Tapani Kiikeri, reflecting the popularity of the sport.
As ordinary people do not get many opportunities to try out the sport – especially the shooting – the entrepreneurs wanted to offer such a chance to those that normally follow the races from their couch at home. The soon to be released application has been built thus that it speaks very well even to those unfamiliar with the sport. Furthermore, as is the custom in modern apps, live playing is also possible.
- The Finnish Biathlon Association is also interested in our idea, and we cooperate actively with them, Ratamo and Kiikeri say.
The cooperation between TUAS and RightSpot has been going on for a while, and two games have already been created before the mobile game that is soon to be released.
- In Biathlon X5, the focus is on an entertaining, supplementary mobile service that is offered in addition to the TV screen. The interactive content of this innovative service produces additional information for the user and enhances the viewing experience by way of a game, says Mika Luimula, Principal Lecturer at TUAS.
Biathlon is a popular TV sport and it is watched by a multiple number of spectators compared with, for example, traditional cross-country skiing races. The opportunities to test the sport are however limited. That’s why the new technology might cause a positive surprise to many couch potatoes.Biathlon X5 is a new generation biathlon app, which enables anyone to test the difficulty of the sport, their own shooting skills and compete online with others.Text: Johanna Stenroos-VuorioPictures: RightSpot LtdTurku Game Lab, a working environment shared by TUAS and the University of Turku, has for several months been working on a biathlon app for the market in cooperation with RightSpot Ltd. Those interested in biathlon can experience the sport conveniently right before the World Championships in Kontiolahti, Finland.- As a sport, biathlon is unpredictable, the situations change quickly and the spectator does not have to follow traditional ski chasing. In the sport, both skiing and shooting affect the end result, says the entrepreneur duo Ilkka Ratamo and Tapani Kiikeri, reflecting the popularity of the sport.As ordinary people do not get many opportunities to try out the sport – especially the shooting – the entrepreneurs wanted to offer such a chance to those that normally follow the races from their couch at home. The soon to be released application has been built thus that it speaks very well even to those unfamiliar with the sport. Furthermore, as is the custom in modern apps, live playing is also possible.- The Finnish Biathlon Association is also interested in our idea, and we cooperate actively with them, Ratamo and Kiikeri say.The cooperation between TUAS and RightSpot has been going on for a while, and two games have already been created before the mobile game that is soon to be released.- In Biathlon X5, the focus is on an entertaining, supplementary mobile service that is offered in addition to the TV screen. The interactive content of this innovative service produces additional information for the user and enhances the viewing experience by way of a game, says Mika Luimula, Principal Lecturer at TUAS.
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