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Guy Almost Wipes Out Computer Trying Oculus Rift VR

User Brandon swings all around the room exclaiming with shock as he took the trip on a virtual roller coaster, almost knocking down his computer and smashing into a wall in the process.

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Pandamobile4767d ago

It's pretty crazy how much the Rift screws with your senses when all of your auditory and visual information is coming from a computer.

I really hope the Rift gets tons of developer support when it launches. It really is the coolest thing we've seen pop up in the game industry in a good decade or so.

Blackdeath_6634766d ago (Edited 4766d ago )

yeah once people realise that the only thing they need to move is their head not the rest of their body then they will be able to use it regularly. virtual reality has been attempted many times in the past both in gaming and experimentally but this is the first time there has been a strong backing behind it. if only sony would add motion sensors to this ( http://opticalvisionresourc... ) 3d oled head mounted display with surround sound. that would be epic. i would buy it if it wasnt so goddamn expensive. there is a version in japan with head tracking but they should make one that works with the ps4

starchild4766d ago

Totally agree, Pandamobile. Oculus Rift has the potential to change gaming in exciting ways.

LOL_WUT4767d ago

Looked pretty scripted to me ;)

caseh4766d ago

Could be but i'm thinking its real. Like using 3D glasses for the first time you may instinctively reach out or sway to avoid something.

I'm guessing this has the same effect when you first use it as its immersive to the extent of allowing you to look around but not see anything other than the game you're a part of.

hay4766d ago (Edited 4766d ago )

Oculus obscures pretty much 100% of your vision, therefore the body relies on visual/audio input along with conflicting information from vestibular system to interpret position and motion. Which might put some stress on ones brain.

Ever been in spinning tunnel? Very same thing. Even though you are standing firmly on the ground, visual input suggest surrounding is spinning, giving illusion of the same, hence difficulty to stand straight on your own.

I'd say it has some potential possibilities of disattaching eye perceptive priority and could force body to make some good use of vestibular instead. More trained senses to rely on.

Nivalis4766d ago

sorry, im not buying in to the hype train and scripted coverage

Lone_Man4766d ago

if scripted ..he is doing a pretty good job there

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Zombie Army VR: Everything You Need to Know

Zombie Army VR is creeping onto VR headsets later this month, and here's everything you need to know about Rebellion's latest.

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Morels: Homestead Established for PC VR

Morels: Homestead, a relaxing game in which you can create your own unique homestead, is available now for PC VR.

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F1 23 Will Support PC VR But Not PSVR 2

Electronic Arts has confirmed that while F1 23 will support PC VR it will not support PSVR 2 on PlayStation 5.

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ApocalypseShadow1111d ago

That's fine. GT7 would overshadow it anyway at it has open wheel and regular cars.

Should have been spending their time updating Squadrons with better resolution, frame rate, haptics, etc as there isn't a game like that on PS VR 2 yet.

But it's EA. They don't think.

Babadook71110d ago

I agree. It would sell better on PSVR2 right now.

Knushwood Butt1110d ago (Edited 1110d ago )

A wasted opportunity, but I don't buy EA / Codemasters stuff anyway. Grid Legends just came out on Plus and I haven't touched it. Why would I when I have GT7 and PSVR2?

Abnor_Mal1110d ago

Not into F1 racing, but still a missed opportunity.

ApocalypseShadow1110d ago

That's where opportunity presents itself that they could offer something else that other developers haven't offered yet. Yeah. There's No Man's Sky. But a space game with a story would be great. Like the old days with Colony Wars.

Abnor_Mal1110d ago

Exactly, they could have possibly lured more players just from the inclusion of a vr mode.

I miss Colony wars and G-Police, Low-Fi I hope will scratch that itch when it releases. We also need a vr War/Starhawk game.

Knushwood Butt1110d ago

Just watched the trailer of Low-Fi. Most definitely on my radar.

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