One day, there lived a scientist of mechanics and machinery for the gaming industry. Having helped build many types of game machines, the scientist noticed that games, though advancing, didn't seem to get very far from their old counterparts. They could access the internet, yes, and they could have controller that had no need to be plugged in. But he didn't think or feel that was good enough. He felt a need that there was more, something beyond that of wireless controller and internet access. And than it donned on him.
He presented the idea as the "Beta Project". A gaming system, capable of playing all games in existence, whether it be for computer, console, or even the old, long gone games; it could play all. But it was not just that, the game could do much more. It could have the player actually be IN the game. A sort of teleportation that could let the gamer be the player and experience the game full front. It seemed brilliant, and a few of the colleague scientists agreed with him. However, having their acceptance was not enough to have the idea jump off the ground and be given the go for creation. His bosses had to discuss it, talk with other companies, organize and see if they liked the idea.
It was a no.
None of them seemed to like the idea. Either saying that it was dangerous, very expensive, crazy or risky to the companies. And though the scientist tried to explain how they could easily fix it so the game was in no way dangerous, could find the funds, anything; they would not agree. The scientist left in a rage, certain that this was caused by the greed of the companies who created the gaming systems. Positive that if there existed a game that could play all, their own systems would be obsolete and no one would buy them.
He quit his job as soon as possible, not allowing these men to hold him back. And, in the privacy of his home, he began to create the game system itself. It was tedious work, hard and near impossible. But with some help, the proper wiring and math, and, of course, old arcade systems used as the base; he was able to build exactly six machines. Each one functioning exactly like the other. They were complete, showing signs of life and able to work. No errors occurred, all wires were exactly where they were, and even after a short test with an animal, no dangers seemed to show sign. He even had a game ready.
Still, it was not enough. He needed more. He needed an actual, full proof test; one with a real person, or, in this case, people. To see how it functioned, see if everything worked as it should. He needed some kids; they were the best people to ask. But where could he get some young testers, without either having his idea leak out and cause issues, or have parents freak out if a grown man was asking kids for some help?
