Sounds familiar...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spacewar!
PS: If you could do the awesome phosphor glow of the oscilloscope that the PDP used for a display; It'd make your game even more awesome.
I'm old enough to have played the Arcade Cabinet version of this game as a kid. Not exactly what I'm talking about, but perhaps an inspiration.
I'll keep that in mind.
I knew it wasn't exactly what you were talking about, but the general concept is similar. I like to think of it as an improved iteration.
>I'll keep that in mind.
If you're not sure what it looks like:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bzWnaH-0sg
Though for the sake of modern players eyes, pretend that the flickering never happened. (;
(More footage showing a full round: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvGzAvNLcew)
EDIT: Considering what you've said in other comments. Maybe the best way to implement this would be a skin that players can buy as an upgrade?
Sounds familiar...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spacewar!
PS: If you could do the awesome phosphor glow of the oscilloscope that the PDP used for a display; It'd make your game even more awesome.