“Lost” ARG prepares for take-off
ABC’s “Lost” has since its beginning gone to great lengths to make itself into what could be called an interactive television program. Some of this is fairly mundane because the nature of the show lends itself to open discussion of previous episodes, different theories, and ideas about which direction the show could be going. However the rabbit-hole goes much deeper. Between each of its seasons though, they have taken this one step further by putting on “Alternate Reality Games” or interactive releases of videos, messages, and games that allow a player to enter to world of “Lost” and dig deeper into its mysteries; not to mention give fans a sneak peek of the show’s next season.
During last season’s season finale a fake commercial was put on for Octagon Global Recruiting, saying that they would be accepting applicants for various projects at this summer’s Comic-con in San Diego, California. Those who visited the website (octagonglobalrecruiting.com) that was given on the commercial could enter their e-mail address and receive messages that would be part of the game.
Today the first of these messages arrived and the contents can be found here. It gave a website at www.dharmawantsyou.com/ which is set up for later developments in the game. The email also contained a hidden message in the source code of the web page version of the e-mail. The contents of the message can be found below.
“Lost” has had in the past the tendency to attract die-hard fans, and these games offer them a new level of entertainment offered from the show. The intricacy of these games is undeniably tantalizing and for fans of “Lost” or fans of sci-fi and conspiracy stories in general it’s a new way to enter an already fascinating fictional world. So bear in mind that Comic-con is only six days away; and the game is about to begin.
-Beans
…If you’re reading this, wanna hear something cool?
I’ve got intel about his little “recruitment drive.”
They’re doing some kind’ve personality/IQ testing or something down in SD for ComicCon.
Buddy of mine works down there and has the approvals for their “booth,” he says once you go in no one knows what happens inside and you need an appointment to get in. He also said to make sure you’ve got your Bluetooth on and visible – he’s rigged up a little something.
The whole thing sounds like elitist B.S., doesn’t it?
Well, I’m getting in that booth and taking the test.
As many times as I have to before I “pass” (whatever that means?)
And then…
If I can?
I’m gonna tape it so EVERYONE can see what these idiots are up to.
Should be fun, right?
See ya in SD. RuckusGuy OUT.
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