Next Gen Gaming found real strength in 2015 and in 2016, this is likely to advance further. We look at how virtual reality is becoming more of a…reality. We also focus on some games and apps that take advantage of this interface.
Nintendo had a stab at the Virtual Reality market with the Virtual Boy back in the day. As a business, Nintendo likes to takes risks and can succeed, but this was a flop. You can determine the product’s age as it plays on the Game Boy’s name in order to give it more oomph as a new product. Many users said they suffered from dizziness after playing, and the red and black colours were overblown. However, they should be applauded for trying to get VR off the ground! In 2016, however, things are getting more real.
London Heist on PS4 is a development of The Getaway, which is a former Playstation cult classic. The headset that sits alongside the game is far more sleek and attractive than the Virtual Boy, and manufacturing costs will ensure that a headset gaming experience is actually achievable. Sony has labelled the head-set the Playstation VR, which makes sense! Due for a Christmas release, this could be a massive success in the festive period – it plays on every tech boy’s dream of a VR world, which has often been flirted around but never really accomplished in the living room. Microsoft must surely be developing their own competitor, as this could really be a big winner for Sony. However this is dependant on price, as that will dictate if the product will become mainstream or simply a niche product.
If this VR set becomes popular, there is no reason why developers wouldn’t be encouraged to launch similar products for other devices. Imagine a game where you could become part of the graphics – this would really kick on game experiences. Imagine playing at Coral, an Online Casino site. You could play at home and play within Las Vegas without the costly flight. Coral sticks out as it is recommended from Casino Reviews, but with a VR headset you can make play more interactive than present. Finally, if there was ever a game which should be in VR it’s the first person shooter. Already a very clear experience, the games could really make the games indispensable to the modern gamer. One such game is EVE: Valkyrie; it aims to stomp on competitors like Call Of Dity by having the VR integral to its mechanics.
VR has largely been filed away as a pipe dream for over 20 years but with Sony VR, it may finally become a reality. Games and apps should look at this tech now and see if it can work for them in the near future!