That's right, according to Hocking, virtual reality could be making a comeback. We're looking forward to the games that would spearhead a VR renaissance, but only if we'll get to drench ourselves in revamps of VR Troopers, VR.5 and Lawnmower Man.
That's right, according to Hocking, virtual reality could be making a comeback. We're looking forward to the games that would spearhead a VR renaissance, but only if we'll get to drench ourselves in revamps of VR Troopers, VR.5 and Lawnmower Man.
Reader Comments (90)
Posted: Jul 18th 2011 4:17PM AdamSpruijt said
This could be epic!
Could be....
Could be....
Posted: Jul 18th 2011 5:00PM Marco le Polo said
Posted: Jul 18th 2011 6:49PM Scuffles said
@AdamSpruijt
Yes it could be, as long as they keep the cost well below insanity. I can't seem to stress enough the fact that we would have more VR if it wasn't for the fact that they ask such insane $$$ for the gear.
VR is all well and good until they hit you with the price they want and a single pair of glasses runs more than a decent home theater system.
If they want VR to stick and become popular this go round, they need to make it something that the everyman doesn't only want but can afford.
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Yes it could be, as long as they keep the cost well below insanity. I can't seem to stress enough the fact that we would have more VR if it wasn't for the fact that they ask such insane $$$ for the gear.
VR is all well and good until they hit you with the price they want and a single pair of glasses runs more than a decent home theater system.
If they want VR to stick and become popular this go round, they need to make it something that the everyman doesn't only want but can afford.
Posted: Jul 19th 2011 8:41PM NormanCod said
@AdamSpruijt
Only if I get to play Dactyl Nightmare in the comfort of my own home. I can finally shoot the pterodactyl and see what happens.
http://youtu.be/1ybu7Q5uK6k?t=1m16s
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Only if I get to play Dactyl Nightmare in the comfort of my own home. I can finally shoot the pterodactyl and see what happens.
http://youtu.be/1ybu7Q5uK6k?t=1m16s
Posted: Jul 18th 2011 4:17PM captplut9465 said
Trooper transform!! I loved putting on that bad show on TV after school.
Posted: Jul 18th 2011 4:18PM (Unverified) said
hmmmmmm
Posted: Jul 18th 2011 4:18PM Khaos said
Kinda looks the the virtual boy, if apple made it.
Posted: Jul 18th 2011 4:18PM Zoot Suit Jedi Grammar Hammer En said
So the PS4 will look like a Wii?
Posted: Jul 18th 2011 4:49PM The Only Girl said
@Zoot Suit Jedi Grammar Hammer En
Who said anything about the PS4?
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Who said anything about the PS4?
Posted: Jul 18th 2011 4:19PM Epoque said
Now that the cat's out of the bag, DICE can finally announce Mirror's Edge 2.
Posted: Jul 18th 2011 7:11PM maveric101 said
@Epoque
not exactly an official announcement, but the president of EA said it was coming at E3:
http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/06/08/ea-2011-mirrors-edge-2-to-be-powered-by-frostbite-2/
at the very least, plans for a sequel haven't been completely killed.
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not exactly an official announcement, but the president of EA said it was coming at E3:
http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/06/08/ea-2011-mirrors-edge-2-to-be-powered-by-frostbite-2/
at the very least, plans for a sequel haven't been completely killed.
Posted: Jul 18th 2011 4:19PM xFenixKnightx said
My head hurts.
Posted: Jul 18th 2011 4:21PM HokieKC said
Back to the Future...circa 1991.
Posted: Jul 18th 2011 4:21PM Freddie Mercury said
I'll buy it....only if I can watch 4 different TV show at the dinner table Marty McFly Jr style
Posted: Jul 18th 2011 4:22PM CaptainProtonX said
56 kbps modem won't be far behind.
Posted: Jul 18th 2011 4:26PM byaboy said
Am I the only one hear who is fearing for there life.
Posted: Jul 18th 2011 4:48PM The Only Girl said
Posted: Jul 18th 2011 7:39PM Stevetrop Man of Mystery said
@byaboy
God I miss the days when you were downvoted you were whited the hell out
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God I miss the days when you were downvoted you were whited the hell out
Posted: Jul 19th 2011 10:56AM Zoot Suit Jedi Grammar Hammer En said
@Stevetrop Man of Mystery
I miss english.
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I miss english.
Posted: Jul 18th 2011 4:27PM Shadowbender said
So what will it be? The blue pill or the red pill?
Posted: Jul 18th 2011 4:29PM whatisdelicious said
Posted: Jul 18th 2011 4:50PM danhese007 said
@whatisdelicious yea because Forte VFX-1 by Vuzix, Atari Jaguar and Sony Glasstron never existed.
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Posted: Jul 18th 2011 4:53PM whatisdelicious said
@danhese007 Yeah, that's exactly what I was implying. You sure learnt me.
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Posted: Jul 18th 2011 4:33PM ZBlood123 said
Do it now! Future of gaming??? Yup!
Posted: Jul 18th 2011 4:35PM SonoTori said
"Yo, man. Did you hear about Jerry? His PS5 got a virus and now HE'S TRAPPED IN A NIGHTMARE PLANE FOREVER AND EVER"
Color me hesitant.
Color me hesitant.
Posted: Jul 18th 2011 9:32PM sonicspike41 said
@SonoTori
.hack//SIGN?
If you're not familiar, a computer virus wipes out all OSs and the government switches to one that has a game built in. Turns out the game can put people into a coma and, in some cases, it prevents them from "leaving" the game so they get stuck in cyberspace.
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.hack//SIGN?
If you're not familiar, a computer virus wipes out all OSs and the government switches to one that has a game built in. Turns out the game can put people into a coma and, in some cases, it prevents them from "leaving" the game so they get stuck in cyberspace.
Posted: Jul 19th 2011 2:15AM Special Agent Bob said
@sonicspike41
welp the good part you wont have to go to school/work.
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welp the good part you wont have to go to school/work.
Posted: Jul 19th 2011 9:48AM (Unverified) said
@sonicspike41
Just gotta watch out for the black dots....****in AIDA
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Just gotta watch out for the black dots....****in AIDA
Posted: Jul 19th 2011 2:37PM sonicspike41 said
@SonoTori
It's pretty good. The game's are a solid 3/5 at best, but if you enjoy the show the story of the games will more than make up for their mediocre aspects. The actual show itself is really good. It's pretty unique, bizarre, and there's a lot to it. Try watching the 4 OVAs too if you get a chance. They tell the story of what's going on from outside of the game/show, they give a more "real life" perspective on it and even delve into the back story a bit.
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It's pretty good. The game's are a solid 3/5 at best, but if you enjoy the show the story of the games will more than make up for their mediocre aspects. The actual show itself is really good. It's pretty unique, bizarre, and there's a lot to it. Try watching the 4 OVAs too if you get a chance. They tell the story of what's going on from outside of the game/show, they give a more "real life" perspective on it and even delve into the back story a bit.
Posted: Jul 18th 2011 4:35PM The Joy of Painting w Bob Ross said
I was expecting a Lawnmower Man reference, but VR Troopers? Bravo Mr. McElroy.
Posted: Jul 18th 2011 4:36PM SkizzNutt509 said
"Playstation! Activate voiceless, Shake-weight addicted wife model #2"
Posted: Jul 18th 2011 5:34PM SkizzNutt509 said
@SkizzNutt509 at first i thought my joke wasn't well received because of the target audience might be off, cause a lot of gamers are younger and might not have a loud annoying wife. Then i realized my joke wasn't even close funny. This is me admitting internet joke failure in a pathetic reply to my own comment.
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Posted: Jul 18th 2011 4:37PM phatbhuda said
This could be fun, as long as the video game unit also outputs to a shared display (TV) so that other people could see what's going on inside the game.
Posted: Jul 18th 2011 4:38PM Scott Summers said
Heeey..they stole the look of my visor!
Posted: Jul 18th 2011 4:39PM stamps79 said
This would be great to see this become a reality in the near future. Hopefully the price is not ugly if this is a go for Sony.
Posted: Jul 18th 2011 4:40PM Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi said
Havent they been doing this for years tho?
Posted: Jul 18th 2011 4:47PM The Only Girl said
@Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi
Yes, but now all the cool kids are doing it!
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Yes, but now all the cool kids are doing it!
Posted: Jul 18th 2011 4:41PM GreenElf said
This is the only way that 3D has worked and never given me a headache. Two small screens, one for each eye.
Posted: Jul 18th 2011 4:42PM LEONLEONLEON said
Where is that guy who hates sony? I want to know his opinion!
Posted: Jul 18th 2011 5:05PM LEONLEONLEON said
@Cavall
No, I dont think so. If we didnt find this sort of thing entertaining then reality TV wouldnt exist.
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No, I dont think so. If we didnt find this sort of thing entertaining then reality TV wouldnt exist.
