It will be enough for one reason. Your brain. VR is capable of tricking the brain on a subconscious level, therefore you can create real, valid experiences that feel just as impactful (give or take) as reality with a good enough headset+eventual pair of haptic gloves.

Seated games in VR can be more relaxing that what you get without the tech. It’s just a matter of reducing the size of the headsets to visors/goggles/glasses.

You realize that isolation can be fixed right? It’s not like it’s always going to a problem. Infact, 2nd gen headsets will address and fix this issue.

There was no new game mechanic possibilities with 3D screens, VR control is completely unique to console controller / keyboard + mouse controls.
I mean just that your hand is no longer glued to your cheek is huge, players can interact with stuff without having to spin towards it, click and spin back. not saying it’s an…

I doubt it will go away completely. It has some pretty great uses in exploration, technology and medical fields so it’s still being improved upon all the time. The technology will just keep getting better and better, and sooner or later someone will make a smash hit game for it that everyone will want to play with…

It might follow a similar course, but the arc will have to be much larger, since VR is still growing.

I own multiple VR headsets (Rift, Vive, PSVR) and it’s been totally worth it. I also demo VR to friends and family, and they love every moment of it. If you can find enjoyment in VR games then the investment is worth it. I think $300 to $400 for a VR kit is a decent price, but the $1K Valve Index bundle is seriously…

LOL.. your like the guy who said TV was just a fad.  Flat gaming will come to an end in the next decade or so, and everyone will be in VR. Its the nextstep, it always has been

which is a huge shame imo because the experience is a lot more fun compared to standard gaming. Where as 3D TVs were never actually enjoyable/good imo

We’ve got a bunch of great candidates and none of them will ever pass the purity test.

The idea that someone who describes themselves as “Staff writer, mint chocolate hater” going after someone for being “smart and quirky!” is mildly amusing.

I for one am absolutely disappointed in your narrow mindedness. I actually dislike the skin but the reaction on twitch chat during the skins reveal was extremely positive. This says that there is an actual crowd that wants it. Just because you can’t enjoy it does not mean they did a bad job. In fact, it’s the…

I say that if your favorite parts of Red Dead Redemption, Skyrim, GTA, etc... are the wandering around and taking in the environments, give No Man’s Sky a chance at some point.

My opinion is this: If you want a good survival game, skip No Man’s Sky. If you enjoy just walking around and looking at things, buy it. I fall into the latter and it’s a fantastic experience.

This game is pretty fantastic when you feel the total freedom to take your time. Take in the vistas. Laugh at the ridiculous chicken/t-rex hybrids. Leisurely float through space. Take tons of screenshots. Just explore. It facilitates a sense of just BEING there really nicely. You seem to be getting at a bit of that…

Yuck. How materialistic are you that a lanyard and trophy case is the best thing in life? Does life really peak at age 25? She’s got nothing to live for now? Given your attitude, maybe you should price it all out: diamonds are worth more than gold.

Come on, Rachel. At the end of the day, whether people like it or not, most societies still consider marriage, children, etc, as the things you’re supposed to say are the most important in your life.

Does anybody not like him besides people who think weed is the devil?

Do we not like him? I like him.

Reflecting on the fact I used to swim in the same meets as Phelps and now here I am eating my Quizno’s.