QR codes have officially made their way to the world of online gaming with their implementation in EVE Online. CCP, a game developer based in Iceland, introduced the code via twitter. Fans unfamiliar with the black and white box clamored for answers, while others used their smart phones to scan the code. CCP has encouraged users to scan the codes, as it holds the key to some rather important information.
The upcoming PAX East event, a mammoth game convention where developers show off their latest creative iterations, is just around the corner and CCP has assured fans that they will be attending. CCP has used the code to inform their fans that they will be hosting an exclusive party for EVE Online players. The party promises to be a night of entertainment and give players an opportunity to connect with developers in a real world environment.
More surprises are promised by CCP but they remain quiet as to what those surprises may be.
Gaming is a massive industry, whose most prolific genre recently has been online gaming. Fans of MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online) games, such as EVE Online, will be flocking to PAX East to partake in one of the biggest events in the industry. MMO’s are expected to see a spike in popularity this year as a number of titles associated to famous IP’s (Star Wars, etc.) are slated for release.
MMO’s have always been intensely social games, but with the implementation of QR codes, a new era of social activity may be dawning.
