Jun 12th 2017
Tech Break 4107
How Long Can You Last in VR?
VR Time Limits
Megan Morrone and Nathan Olivarez-Giles discuss new virtual reality versions of titles known for longer gameplay. For the most part, VR games so far have been short. So much so that most games feel like demos. Bethesda is working to change that. The studio will have two new blockbuster console games coming to VR soon in Fallout 4 VR and Doom VFR. Fallout will be exclusive to the HTC Vive, so far. And Doom VFR will be available on both the HTC Vive and PlayStation VR. The reason this matters is Fallout is the sort of game that you can easily put 100 or so hours into. Doom would take about 40 or so hours to beat. These aren't lightweight experiences. So, are VR headsets and our faces ready for such games? We'll find out soon.
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