Virtual Reality Thread - Goodbye, Real World.

#141

I had some friends come over last night to try it and play some MTG.

One of them literally ordered a Vive today as a result.

#142
#143

Still playing it?

#144

Not the past few days because Iā€™ve got a wicked cold, but I should get some good time with it this weekend.

The magic has not faded, if thatā€™s what youā€™re asking.

#145

But how long will that enthusiasm persevere?

Jeff Gerstmann made a good point at their recent PAX panel that itā€™s absolutely incredible that VR has reached the point where it is the type of VR that was envisioned decades ago, but at its current state, the games being developed for it are mostly forgettable, and essentially glorified tech demos. He said that he doesnā€™t feel like putting on the headset after he has messed around with it initially. For VR in games to have a wider reach, devs need to step up and make well-designed games, whether they are action games, JRPGs, or experimental games that have unique mechanics.

#146

Yeah, and thatā€™s gonna take time. The question is not when will VR fade out, itā€™s when will the industry catch up?

#147

VR will have another resurgence in 2040.

#148

Just in time for a Lawnmower Man remake.

#149

You guys havenā€™t tried it, have you?

#150

I think one thing to consider is that VR is a completely new thing. It isnā€™t going to go away, there are too many people interested in it and tbh it is the ā€œfutureā€ā€¦ well I guess the ā€œpresentā€ now.

VR doesnā€™t have its must have games yet, but it is only a matter of time. With it being new, game devs are still learning what works best from gameplay perspectives to what games even make sense in VR.

#151

No I havenā€™t, but I would love to. Stores should put up kiosks for people to try out.

#152

They will.

#153

Certain Microsoft Stores & Gamestops are demoing Vives. Thereā€™s one pretty close to me at Somerset mall.

#154

I should go to my nearest GameStop to see if they have one setup. I havenā€™t stepped foot into a GameStop in a few years.

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#157

VR seems like itā€™s just barely hanging on. They need to announce something cool soon, like all these real games were announced at E3 and nothing but Batman and FFXV VR were announced.

#158

Thatā€™s on Sony. Vive and Oculus will keep on trucking since that is their primary focus where as Sony is going for the gimmick. They should have just partnered with someone else.

#159

Game selection on Vive and Oculus are the sort of games that you say you might play, but donā€™t. It remains to be seen if must-have games will be made for them, but thereā€™s a chance that wonā€™t happen. Iā€™m still under the belief VR will fade away in the next couple years, and all these big companies will be eating crow, and being filed as a huge loss. (looking at you Facebook)

#160

Have you used a VR platform @leo?

We have a Vive at work with all of the better games. I havenā€™t played many because Iā€™ve been busy, but have watched various people at the company play. Everyone loves it and is super stoked at VR now. Some were even skeptical about VR, then they played it and are now sold.

I think youā€™re hoping for VR to fail so you donā€™t have to worry about it.

I have no idea how long for VR to become ā€œmainstreamā€ (whatever that means), but it isnā€™t going away and will only continue to get better.