From motion controllers to 3D arcade cabinets, games keep finding new ways to make players move and react. Waggle 3D looks at the mechanics behind these experiences and at how video games and slot-style games influence each other.

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Gyro Aiming on Controllers: How It Works and How to Set It Up

09/11/2026

Gyro aiming uses motion sensors inside a controller to translate small hand movements into camera or reticle movement on screen. Instead of relying only on the right stick, you can...

Why Light Guns Do Not Work on Modern TVs

07/11/2026

Classic light guns were designed for cathode-ray tube televisions, usually called CRTs. They do not detect an object appearing in a particular place on the screen in the same way...

Input Lag in Rhythm Games: How to Measure and Calibrate It

02/11/2026

In a rhythm game, success depends on the relationship between what you see, what you hear, and when the game registers your input. A note may appear slightly late, sound...

A Short History of Motion Gaming, From Light Guns to Virtual Reality

01/11/2026

Motion gaming describes video games that respond to a player's physical movement rather than relying only on buttons, a joystick or a keyboard. The idea covers several different technologies: a...

How Motion Controllers Work: Accelerometers, Gyroscopes and Cameras

23/10/2026

A motion controller does more than detect whether a player has moved a hand. It must estimate orientation, speed, direction and position while the controller is being held, turned, shaken...

Are Online Slot Machine Games Available as Video Games?

07/01/2025

Online slot machine games, also known as video slot games, have gained significant popularity over the years due to their convenience and accessibility. These games have successfully transitioned from the...