“The Ghost Skill helped fans build a personal connection to their favourite game by creating a constant presence in their home, while simplifying their game experience. It also expanded the possibilities of Amazon Echo – connecting voice-activated commands seamlessly with the billion-dollar gaming industry.”

– AKQA Destiny 2 Ghost Skill

Roles & Objectives

• Built live proof of concept code connecting Alexa and the Destiny API to ensure the concept worked.
• Worked with industrial designer to build a prototype of the Ghost Character to bring to the clients to demonstrate the concept. Nate worked on the electronics portion of this prototype.

Video of the proof of concept prototype Ghost

Awards for Destiny 2 Ghost Skill

Clios

• Gold: Games: Digital/Mobile, Apps category
• Silver: Games: Innovation, Medium Innovation category

Cannes

• Silver: Digital Craft: Innovative Use of Technology

Press for Destiny 2 Ghost Skill

• Time: ‘Destiny 2’ Is Adding An Interesting Perk for Amazon Echo Users
• Mashable: Amazon’s Alexa will now help you out in ‘Destiny 2’

Case Study

November 2017

Filed under AKQA, programming, prototyping, production, Amazon Echo skill