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Diversity in Virtual Reality: The Next Step?

Virtual Reality provides an unparalleled opportunity for players to immerse themselves in a wide range of diverse stories.

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garyanderson2603d ago

I've always seen VR as a way to put myself in the game, but putting myself in someone else's shoes is interesting.

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ApocalypseShadow2602d ago

Makes sense. I like the idea. The positive aspect is that you learn something you didn't know because of never experiencing when the shoe is on the other foot.

Experiencing what it's like to be an animal on the verge of extinction and being hunted for your hide, horns, tusks, etc. Or, what it's like to be a chicken or cow and some of their living conditions before being sent to slaughter(I like meat by the way). Or, what it's like being a male or female. Or being another color and how other races treat you like being black during the racist south.

Not just saying the negative effects of "putting a skin on." Being an animal can show you how they live in their environments and how they interact with other animals. Giving you more connection with nature in a sense. Or being placed in the shoes of a person from another country and see how they live, where they shop and what they do for entertainment that's different from your own. Even something like what it is to be an astronaut on a space station and what type of work they do. Showing you the dangers but also the splendor of Earth and space.

But there also may be post traumatic effects for some individuals resulting from these experiences. Games are supposed to be fun and fictional. There is trauma from being scared like in RE7. But you know it's fake. Seeing things realistically in VR may cause depression or anger besides joy in VR. But we won't know until these experiences are created. You can kind of get some of this from 360 degree VR videos. But I'm unaware if there are any studies on what effect they have on people. Could be a good paper written on it.

VR is going to be very interesting depending on what producers and developers come up with.

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7 Best Games in the PSVR Anniversary Sale You Should Buy

Greysun writes: "Sony is holding a PSVR Anniversary sale on the PSN store for pretty much the entire month of October. Here are the best games to buy during the sale."

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IamTylerDurden11662d ago

My top 7

1. RE7
2. Skyrim VR
3. Tetris Effect
4. Creed
5. BL2 VR
6. Ace Combat 7
7. Rez

Special mention: VR Worlds, SuperHot VRs

AshleeEmerson1662d ago

I would love to know your thoughts on Skyrim.

Zeke681662d ago (Edited 1662d ago )

My top 7

1. Beat Saber
2. AstroBot
3. Blood & Truth
4. Ace Combat 7
5. Arizona Sunshine
6. Driveclub VR
7. Tetris Effect

Special mention: Pinball FX2 VR, Rush Of Blood
:)

AshleeEmerson1662d ago

What are your impressions of the VR missons of Ace Combat?

Zeke681661d ago

Too few but great as VR missions. I really love the graphics and the immersion as I chase the enemy planes through the clouds. Considering everything I heard so far about the PS5 I would not be surprised if next Ace Combat is 100% playable in VR next gen. At least I hope they do a full length VR title next gen.
And Ace Combat 7 nonVR is still a lot of fun so I recommend it anyway, great arcade flightsim imho.

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Petebloodyonion1662d ago

My top 7
1) Resident Evil 7
2) Astrobots Rescue Mission
3) WipEout Omega
4) Beat Saber
5) Blood and Truth
6) Rush of Blood
7) Statik

Some faves of mines
Sparc, Project Fx2 and Transference.

Einhander19711662d ago

Polybius, REZ, Tetris effect, Thumper, Astro bot , Moss, Farpoint, Wipeout, RE7, AMAZING!!!!!

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Save Up To 63% Off On PlayStation VR Games & Accessories

Amazon is running a bunch of PlayStation VR titles and accessories on sale at their website now! If you're looking to get some new PSVR games as well as some PSVR accessories, Amazon is offering up to 63% off on them.

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BenRage32291d ago

Dang. I just paid full price for Skyrim VR.

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For 5 Days Only, Oculus Rift with Touch is $349

Don't forget about Oculus' three Complete Your Collection Packs as well.