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[Picci]

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Star Trek: Bridge Crew delayed now to May 30th.
However, it does help me with deciding another game to replace it.

There is confirmation that the original bridge will be available to play with as well as others.

Spoiler

http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/02/10/star-trek-bridge-crew-will-feature-uss-enterprise-original-bridge?abthid=589d3344fc44a8020300002c

<b><big>HeroCade Bringing 9 VR Indie Games to PS VR in One $15 Package</b></big>

A bundle of nine VR indie games is coming soon to the PlayStation VR which includes Dreadhalls, a popular horror title for Gear VR and Oculus Rift. HeroCade takes a novel approach to the bundle’s presentation, combining all the games with a ‘metaverse quest’.

Undoubtedly the most-recognizable title in the HeroCade bundle, Dreadhalls is a first-person horror title has been terrifying gamers since its reveal in 2013, and is currently available for Gear VR and Oculus Rift, and now coming to PSVR via HeroCade. Developers White Door Games provided an update for Oculus Touch recently; the game now supports tracked controllers, so you can expect to see a similar system available for Sony’s Move controllers in the PSVR version.

Sisters, a game available for free on Gear VR and Cardboard, is a very short but chilling horror experience that reacts to head movement. Otherworld Interactive is due to bring the game to the HTC Vive, and the demo on Steam is a completely different, higher-fidelity experience with the same theme. Another game, Sisters: Faye & Elsa also launched on Daydream VR, which is completely different again; a longer experience that incorporates some puzzle-solving. Going by the footage seen of HeroCade so far, the PSVR version of Sisters appears to be the full version of the Vive demo.

The other seven titles included in the bundle are from HeroCade developers Lucid Sight themselves; Jurassic Survival, 405 Road Rage, Zombie Strike, PolyRunner VR, Alpha Turkey Hunt, Space Bit Attack and Gumi No Yumi. Six are previous projects, and free on Gear VR, aside from Space Bit Attack which is available for Vive, Rift and OSVR. Arguably the most interesting title here is Jurassic Survival, a dinosaur-themed endless shooter exclusive to HeroCade.

http://www.roadtovr.com/herocade-bringinging-9-vr-indie-games-psvr-one-15-package/

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[Picci]

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Good to know that part of the delay for Star Trek: Bridge Crew is to have the following added to the game;

- You will be able to play solo as a Captain as well as in a 4 player co-op which features procedurally generated solo and co-op missions.

- They're adding the original Star Trek Bridge from Enterprise NCC-1701 (as previously mentioned)

- Adding cross-play with the Vive and Rift player base

https://www.reddit.com/r/PSVR/commen...se_bridge_set/


Also........Interesting news coming from the Sony camp today regarding VR

<b><big>SONY PATENTS VIVE LIKE TRACKING SYSTEM FOR PSVR</b></big>

It is basically outlining a similar device to what the Vive utilises — a beam projector that determines the player's position in the play-space based on light and mirrors (similar to the way sonar works). For those who do not know difference between an external system such as then HTC Vive, compared to what PSVR has built in; it all comes down to immersion. At present, the PSVR employs a built-in system that relies on light from the headset and the PlayStation camera to place the player in the virtual world, offering little mobility for the player.

While there are downsides to an external tracking solution, the key point is it would be more accurate, and would place the PSVR in the same league as the Oculus and the Vive.

While the PlayStation 4 may not match the power of a gaming computer with the latest technology, it would at very least give developers a similar toolset when porting games.

It's unclear if Sony plans to use this patent with the technology that is already present in the PSVR, or if this is part of a plan for a PSVR 2

Spoiler

"A method for determining an orientation of a photosensor of a controller with respect to a projector is described. The method includes generating, by a beam generator of the projector, a beam. The method further includes modifying a direction of travel of the beam using a micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) mirror that moves in a pattern, deflecting the beam, calculating a time at which the beam is detected and determining based on the pattern and the time an orientation of the beam to determine the orientation of the photosensor."

http://www.cgmagonline.com/2017/02/10/sony-patents-vive-like-tracking-system-psvr/

[Picci]

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I've read so far from 2 perspectives for Ace Combat 7. One had a very hard time with motion sickness. This preview is different. The VR experience will depend on the individual person, but the immersion sounds amazing.

but the thought of actually being in the air pulling off barrel-rolls and spinning out in crashes at high speed was a little intimidating – even more so when the Bandai Namco rep who demoed the game for me jokingly said they were thinking about including ‘sick bags’ with all Playstation 4 copies of the game.

Fortunately after spending time with the demo I can say that there was nothing to worry about at all; my time with Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown in a Playstation VR headset was not only problem-free, but one of the most exhilarating and immersive experiences I’ve had in virtual reality. I was hitting the skies from all angles, making death-defying barrel rolls, and even spinning out of control without a single feeling of stomach movement – I actually went out of my way to see if the game would make me feel queasy, but it never did. I’m not saying it’ll be the same for everyone, but knowing my stomach could survive the skies was a mighty relief.

I’d zoom past enemy pilots and look at the islands that are laced across the sea below me, and it actually looked and felt like I was out flying across the skies. It’s a fantastic sensation and one I hadn’t felt yet in virtual reality; sure, I’ve traversed Space in a headset, but actually flying through an actual sky and looking down on land was incredibly impressive. It offered enough visually to make you feel like you’re there, which is all you really want from a game like Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown.

http://www.useapotion.com/2017/02/13/ace-combat-7-skies-unknown-vr-preview/

New Syren Trailer revealed. Game releases Feb 14th for HTC and Oculus. Will look out for reviews since this is released in March for PSVR.

Spoiler

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[mestevo]

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I haven't tried it yet, but I don't have a single friend who's been able to get through the Resident Evil demo without feeling sick for quite some time after

[Picci]

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I haven't tried it yet, but I don't have a single friend who's been able to get through the Resident Evil demo without feeling sick for quite some time after

I haven't tried it yet either. Been itching for a good VR game to play. So many games still playing. Playoff race with Mets in the Show. Jets season in progress in Madden. And the Nets in 2k, well........

Just going to be patient and not binge buy.

[injunwal]

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I've been playing RE on PSVR and have had zero issues with motion sickness

[Picci]

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I've been playing RE on PSVR and have had zero issues with motion sickness

How is it? Many are saying VR boosts the game score even more.


Sounds like Dirt Rally coming this weekend.

https://twitter.com/xtinamcgrath/status/831172267052785667

[Picci]

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Werewolves Within physical copy is selling for $17 now on Amazon.

[injunwal]

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How is it? Many are saying VR boosts the game score even more.


Sounds like Dirt Rally coming this weekend.
https://twitter.com/xtinamcgrath/sta...72267052785667

Its nuts, I have never been so tense in my life playing a video game. Its legit scary.

[Picci]

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Coming April 11 from San Diego Studios...........StarBlood Arena

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2017/02/15/starblood-arena-blasts-onto-ps-vr-april-11/

Spoiler

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Also, Skydance Interactive is announcing two new VR games.

Skydance Interactive, a division of Skydance Media, revealed new details about its first two virtual reality projects: Life VR will debut March 24 in conjunction with Skydance’s scifi thriller Life, which is releasing through Columbia Pictures; and Archangel, which was first announced last month at CES, will premiere in July.

In Life VR, the player — stationed within the International Space Station command module — leads a team of scientists in a fight for survival against a rapidly evolving life-form from Mars. After launching for mobile game play on Samsung Gear VR and Google Daydream, Life VR will also be made available on Oculus, Steam, Viveport and Playstation.

Archangel is Skydance Interactive’s first original title — a story-driven shooter game in which players are dropped into the cockpit of a six-story-high war machine that must stop a tyrannical corporation from taking over a post-apocalyptic America. The title will be made available for VR systems including Oculus, Steam, Viveport and Playstation.

Spoiler

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/behind-screen/skydance-interactive-debuts-life-vr-archangel-virtual-reality-experiences-975955

And even Bigger news!!!!!!

Google announced last week that the latest version of Chrome, its popular web browser, will support virtual reality (VR) on the web, allowing any user to view VR content on any device, across any platform.

For a more immersive experience, users can view WebVR content on Daydream-ready devices, such as the Pixel. Users without a Daydream headset or compatible device can still view the content, but in a 360-video-type fashion, similar to Google's Street View.

For now, only a few websites offer VR content, however, Google is working with developers to increase this number.

http://www.businessinsider.com/google-chrome-webvr-2017-2

[ODogg]

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How would we use Chrome on our PSVR though?

[Picci]

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How would we use Chrome on our PSVR though?

I'm sure that Sony will be developing an app or dare we say web browser in the future to work with Google since the 2 have a positive partnership in delivering content. But in the meantime you can do it now but with limitations.....

http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/10/13/you-can-use-playstation-vr-with-your-xbox-one-and-pc

[Picci]

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Here's a Greek Myth in 3rd-person from Forge Reply announced yesterday called Theseus.

http://uploadvr.com/theseus-vrs-god-war/

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Titanic VR from VR Education.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...736/titanic-vr


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[Picci]

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DIRT Rally VR DLC is now live on the PS Store. However, strangely the bundle is priced at $69.99. Playstation Blog says "From tomorrow through February 28, you can pick up the entire PlayStation VR bundle — the 2D game, the PS VR upgrade, and our Fully Loaded DLC Add-on packs — for the absolute bargain of <b>$43.39.</b> And if you already own the game, the cost is even better — it’ll cost you $12.99 for the DLC upgrade."

Not sure if its an error or what but you're saving $26 if you order it tomorrow.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2017/02/17/dirt-rally-ps-vr-out-today-ps4-pro-optimized/

[ODogg]

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DIRT Rally VR DLC is now live on the PS Store. However, strangely the bundle is priced at $69.99. Playstation Blog says "From tomorrow through February 28, you can pick up the entire PlayStation VR bundle — the 2D game, the PS VR upgrade, and our Fully Loaded DLC Add-on packs — for the absolute bargain of <b>$43.39.</b> And if you already own the game, the cost is even better — it’ll cost you $12.99 for the DLC upgrade."

Not sure if its an error or what but you're saving $26 if you order it tomorrow.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2017/...pro-optimized/

I just bought it for $23.49, discounted version of the original $59 game. I guess that means I'll have to add on the VR eh? I thought the VR was included. Oh well, that's fine.