VR (virtual reality) gaming is the usage of a three-dimensional (3-D) created play ground to computer games. Virtual reality environments are created with VR programs and presented to the player in such a way that they supercede the real-world space, creating a feeling of mirage and helping the user experience the VR space as real. You can play VR games at home but, usually, the hardware that are available for regular individual clients is not very good. Good VR equipment is expensive , that’s why there are gaming firms that offers VR play on extremely good equipment. Think about it like the today’s internet caffee’s of the past.
As we find ourselves almost halfway through the year, questions still remain about VR and the video gaming industry. Although 2017 didn’t live up to the predictions, VR gaming has learned a lot and come quite a way since it began back in 2014. As brands continue to test and experiment within the VR realm, the arms race will continue to create the best product and experience for consumers. As big-time brands (Samsung, HTC, Google, PlayStation, and Facebook) make their shift into the VR market, customers are still hesitant to purchase for a number of reasons. One of the major factors making consumers hesitate is the price of the equipment.
Now let’s talk about games with VR support. Beat Saber is a music and rhythm game with an active twist. The setup is similar to other music games, such as Audiosurf, Guitar Hero, and Rock Band, but instead of controlling a virtual ship or using fake instruments, you slash your way through a song with virtual laser swords. As the music plays, Beat Saber generates different patterns of color-coded blocks on the screen that you must hit with the correct controller (right or left) as they slide towards you. Obstacles also appear at times that require you to duck or slide away. Make no mistake, Beat Saber is not a game you can play sitting down; it’s a very active experience. If you love music and motion, Beat Saber is definitely worth exploring. If you want to play VR games with your friends in Toronto you may want to check LevelupReality. See more details at Arcade Toronto.
No Man’s Sky VR: The famous (and infamous) space exploration game can be enjoyed on the PlayStation 4’s VR headset. You’re taken right into the heart of the new worlds you discover, or can sit and truly appreciate the massiveness of space from your ship’s cockpit. And since the galaxy is so enormous, you’ll never run out of new things to see and find as you hunt for resources to improve your ship and travel even greater distances.
Eve: Valkyrie is set in the world of Eve Online, but has only competitive multiplayer spaceship combat. There is no single-player mode that’s offline or features a traditional campaign; instead, you’re placed in large battle arenas and must shoot down the opposing team’s spaceships. You have a selection of ship classes, each with its own specialties and roles to play during a match. You have five different multiplayer modes to choose from. This game is designed for a seated experience and for play using either a traditional controller or a keyboard and mouse. Eve: Valkyrie tracks your head movements to help give you visibility around your ship from inside the cockpit, but the game otherwise does not rely on motion-controller input.
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