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		pj_mukh on Feb 16, 2015 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Google Maps 2D Driving Simulator Next step. Make it 3D using Street View. Theoretically, you have enough 3D information in there to detect building collisions. Also, Oculus ;).

Intermernet on Feb 16, 2015 | [–]

The developer seems to be making progress: http://framesynthesis.com/drivingsimulator/3d/

agumonkey on Feb 16, 2015 | | [–]

Next next step : Counter Strike : gMaps.

rplnt on Feb 16, 2015 | | [–]

There was a Google project that done this. I'd guess five years ago, so before full 3D buildings. Just hills and perhaps certain landmarks.

hjeldin on Feb 16, 2015 | [–]

Or add collisions with stationary vehicles and walls. That would be cool.

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