There are hundreds of games for the PC as well as those for the PS2, Xbox 360 and Mac. Competition is fierce between these consoles with the relevant companies always looking for the next big thing. Does that mean virtual reality? It seems to be the case that virtual reality is making a comeback – … Continue reading Virtual reality games for the PC
Simulation games often play an important role, for example flight simulators for training new pilots or business games which allow you to run your own company. They mimic or ‘simulate’ real world activities but within a controlled environment. The main purpose of these games is to educate, train or inform but there are others which … Continue reading Virtual reality simulation games
These are a type of game which are characterised by social interaction/communities, multiplayer set ups and avatars. They offer you the chance to socialise with others in a variety of ways, for example, text or voice chat. In this environment you can be whoever (or whatever) you want. Well known examples of online virtual reality … Continue reading Online virtual reality games
Virtual worlds are three dimensional environments in which you can interact with others and create objects as part of that interaction. How do you do that? You appear as an avatar in the virtual world: an avatar is a virtual representation of you (a ‘virtual ego’) which can take on any shape or form as … Continue reading What are virtual worlds?
We have talked about today’s virtual reality games but what about those yet to appear? There are games currently in the pipeline which promise new ways of using virtual reality to push the boundaries between the player and the environment. There are two areas for discussion which are: Upcoming virtual reality games What to expect … Continue reading Virtual reality games of the future
Virtual reality games are becoming very popular with many teenagers who love the graphics, animations and best of all, being able to talk to others. After all, what could be better than the chance to interact with top end technology and without any adults to get in the way? These games are available for Xbox … Continue reading Virtual Reality Games
Virtual reality gaming is where a person can experience being in a three-dimensional environment and interact with that environment during a game. This is an essential part of the game. Bio-sensing ne way of detecting a person’s presence in a game is bio-sensing. These are small sensors which are attached to a data glove, suit … Continue reading What is virtual reality gaming?
What is Magic Leap? You may have heard of Magic Leap before (not to be confused with the Leap Motion), but what exactly is it all about? Magic Leap is a company that was launched in 2010. Quietly, without anyone taking much notice, they raised over $540 million from high-profile investors such as Google and … Continue reading Magic Leap Motion Tracking
There have been developments in virtual reality to bring this technology to people at an affordable price. For example there are virtual reality glasses which are designed for PC users as well as gamers but will there be a Mac version? There have been rumours that Apple is conducting research into virtual reality glasses or … Continue reading Virtual Reality Glasses for the Mac
In the early 1990s, the first golden age for Virtual Reality, there were a ton of different technology companies that attempted to cash in on the hype. The Virtuality arcade machine were probably the biggest success story of that era, until everything collapsed. Nintendo has a rather experimental time with VR until something actually needed … Continue reading The Unreleased Sega VR Headset – So Much Effort Squandered
