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An '''Alternate Reality Game''' is a type of game that overlaps the game world with reality, by utilizing real world media, such as YouTube, phone calls, or blogs, to deliver an interactive media experience with players.  Some initially suspected that [[Lonelygirl15 (production)|lonelygirl15]] was an alternate reality game.
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Once lonelygirl15 became an internet phenomenon, several ARGs were developed around the lonelygirl15 storyline.  The largest of these games, [[Cassieiswatching]], became a phenomenon in its own right.
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[[The Homeschoolers Aggregate]], [[Facility J]] and [[OpAphid]] could also be considered alternate reality games.  OpAphid was later endorsed by [[The Creators]] and became the official ARG of lonelygirl15.
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==External Links==
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alternate_reality_game ARGs on Wikipedia]
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*[http://unforums.com Unforums.com, a forum dedicated to ARGs]
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[[Category:ARG]]

Revision as of 20:00, 2 March 2007

An Alternate Reality Game is a type of game that overlaps the game world with reality, by utilizing real world media, such as YouTube, phone calls, or blogs, to deliver an interactive media experience with players. Some initially suspected that lonelygirl15 was an alternate reality game.

Once lonelygirl15 became an internet phenomenon, several ARGs were developed around the lonelygirl15 storyline. The largest of these games, Cassieiswatching, became a phenomenon in its own right.

The Homeschoolers Aggregate, Facility J and OpAphid could also be considered alternate reality games. OpAphid was later endorsed by The Creators and became the official ARG of lonelygirl15.

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