“The game world will be embedded within a Web page also containing data in the form of text and 2D graphics,” said Dr. Michael Young, associate professor of computer science and an expert in serious gaming at NC State.
“We’ll be building an easy-to-use interface on top of the game environment that will allow CSIs and other investigators to link locations in the crime scene to external sources of data, such as hair and fiber databases, finger print images and investigator notes.”
Young said the simple interface will also allow users to create scripts, or virtual scenarios, for “what if” animations.
This will allow in-game computer characters to act out different variations of the crime, allowing users to share hypotheses about the crime with other investigators and juries within the game world.
“Game technology allows us as developers to create highly interactive and adaptable virtual environments,” said Young.
“The game world will support multiple concurrent users, allowing several CSIs to interact with each other while exploring the virtual crime scene. Videogames find ways to help real CSI solve crimes | Reuters









