Immersion

Season 2

Ever wondered how video game mechanics and concepts such as a zombie hoard in Left 4 Dead or the banana peel in Mariokart would work in the real world? This is a show that will test these mechanics and concepts using what ever means nescesary even if it means risking the two test subject's physical wellbeing and mental state.

Where to Watch Season 2

6 Episodes

Simulation Racer
E1
Simulation RacerBurnie Burns is back with a new crew of scientists and lab-rats in Immersion! Gavin and Michael are thrown behind the wheel to figure out if a video game car can beat its real life equivalent with a professional race car driver.
Split Screen
E2
Split ScreenOn the latest episode of Immersion, we test whether a split screen view gives advantages in a real life FPS game.
Fruit Ninja
E3
Fruit NinjaThis week on Immersion, we test if training for Fruit Ninja using real martial arts skills will make our lab rats better samurais!
Pacman
E4
PacmanJust how effective is a top-down point of view in a real life Pacman level?
Mario Kart
E5
Mario KartCan running over a banana really spin out a speeding go-kart and how do you pull off the perfect start in Mario Kart? Thank you to the City of Austin for its generous support of this production. Filmed on location in Austin, Texas, U.S.A.
Trials Fusion
E6
Trials FusionCan two regular guys navigate a real-life Trials Fusion course? Get ready for one hell of a ride!