Described as a mix between Call of Duty and Pokémon Go, Reality Clash (RC) is set to be released on iPhone and Android devices by the end of 2018.

Using the smartphone’s camera, players can see through an AR view-point of the world and can have shootouts with other nearby players using geo-location technology.

The game developer, Reality Gaming Group, which crowdfunded $USD3.5 million via an Initial Coin Offering (ICO) to create RC has also teamed up with the esports app Gizer to offer tournament options.

Reality Gaming Group co-founder, Morten Rongaard, said the app will “assist in building our fun, competitive community.”

“Gizer offers a social element, a marketplace element, and a profile identity on the blockchain,” he said.

“We look forward to working with the Gizer team, rolling out group tournaments and bringing AR content to their community.”

If all goes to plan, players will be able to coordinate esports tournaments, earn prizes, create sponsorship deals, chat with other players, trade in-game items, and more.

Since the company raised the money using the Ethereum blockchain technology, investors received Reality Clash Coins (RCC) Gold tokens for a third of the price of RCC Silver coins in the game and these can be used for exclusive weapons and access to tournaments.

Players can trade or sell these weapons through the Reality Clash platform or via secondary markets for real money.

RC hasn’t specified what prizes will be up for grabs, or the size of the prize pools, which is likely due to its entry-level position.

Reality Gaming Group is based in the United Kingdom, but has expanded its development hub in the Philippines, where esports is exploding in popularity.

While RC isn’t the first AR mobile game on the market, it is the first to include the esports industry, and it will no doubt take the gaming community by storm due to its ability to organise tournaments in parks, streets and urban areas.

Players can download the esports gaming app Gizer now via the App Store and Google Play store but will have to wait several more months before RC is released.

Gamers can use GZR Tokens to access their Gizer Global Gaming Identity (GG ID), which is a customisable avatar, a gamertag, and gaming stats, created via the app. Game developers can access players GG IDs by using Gizer’s technology.

Gizer co-founder, Jonathan Kerstein, said the game pushes the envelope and the company is excited about its launch.

“Their use of AR in the mobile combat space will immediately broaden the selection of games available to the Gizer community,” he said.

“Our partnership will also enable Reality Clash’s existing community to leverage Gizer’s event creation and discovery infrastructure, forming their own vibrant community within the Global Gaming Network from day one.”

Watch the teaser for the new game below.

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The Cyberpunk Studio is part of the Studios at the Star collection, where guests can hire themed rooms for up to 25 guests for private parties or get-togethers while experiencing the premium benefits of The Star’s in-house hotel services.

The Cyberpunk Studio has been designed with passionate gamers in mind, offering the ultimate in gaming and virtual reality technology. The sophisticated studio has been designed to have a futuristic feel, with hanging chairs, blue mood lighting, a chill out zone and a bar that have been carefully designed to have a space-age look to appeal to tech-heads.

If you can afford to shell out the $1,500+ a night starting price tag, the Cyberpunk Studio has an open plan gaming space that covers all your gaming needs. There’s a fully decked out virtual reality chamber complete with VR headsets, handsets and vests that are all hooked up to a large interactive screen, plus four Xbox gaming stations that are connected to a wall of 65” flat screen televisions. The cyber menu gives you access to a massive selection of pre-loaded Xbox games and a virtual reality arcade. Egg style chairs not only provide ultimate comfort while kicking back for a long gaming session, but also add to the space-age design of the studio.

You can set the mood for your gaming party with interactive mood lighting and music, with additional AV facilities available upon request. Food, beverage and catering options can be tailored to suit your requirements, while a dedicated “Tech Butler” is also available to “guide guests through the fiercely futuristic space.”

The Cyberpunk Studio has the capacity to host 25 guests at a time, while sleeping two people overnight. The Star advertises it as “perfect for guests who wish to host a boy’s night out or corporate team building” but we think this room would be perfect for any gaming enthusiasts and eSports fans. The price tag might seem high, but get a big enough group together to split the costs and you’re looking at a small price to pay for a gaming experience that hugely trumps your average local LAN parties or Internet cafes.

Scott Dinsdale, Media and Entertainment lead for consultancy firm Accenture, said, “The Cyberpunk Studio is the first of its kind, offering the latest in gaming and virtual reality technology that’s easily accessible, yet seemingly invisible. It’s an example of how compelling experiences with technologies can create a new and immersive customer experience.”

Other studios in the collection include the Dark Romance lovers lair, and the 70’s Glam studio which captures the essence of the disco-era. Find out more about The Star’s Cyberpunk Studio or make a reservation here.

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