WikiAsteroids is an innovative browser game by Kevin Payravi that reimagines the classic Asteroids game by integrating real-time Wikipedia edits. In this game, each edit triggers the spawning of a new asteroid, with the size of the asteroid reflecting the extent of the edit. Blue asteroids represent content additions, while red asteroids signify content reductions. Players earn extra lives through new article creations and can gain power-ups by new user registrations, infusing educational value into gameplay and fostering a connection between gaming and knowledge contribution.
WikiAsteroids combines classic arcade gameplay with real-time Wikipedia edits, creating a dynamic environment where in-game challenges evolve based on contributions to the online encyclopedia.
Every time an edit is made on Wikipedia, a corresponding asteroid spawns in the game, with blue asteroids indicating content increases and red ones indicating decreases.
New article creations provide players with extra lives, while new user registrations yield various power-ups, enriching gameplay and incentivizing educational engagement.
With each Wikipedia edit influencing the game's mechanics, WikiAsteroids not only entertains but also encourages players to actively participate in contributing to knowledge.
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