WEEK 12: Night note

The Tron series was innovative visualizing gaming and spectator sport. However, lacked interaction with the spectators. Today spectators support players through chanting, however provide no physical support.

The turning of the thumb indicating death - Gladiator

Although, any sports athlete would comment on the impact of spectators chanting, but a stronger interaction could occur. The movie, The Gladiator  portrays the struggles of a gladiator in the times of ancient Rome. Spectators and most importantly the Emporer became pivotal in the the life and death of a Gladiator, literally.