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One of my favorite reviewers (now freelancing unfortunately) was a skeptic of VR too.

So historically, I have paid no attention to people banging on about how amazing virtual reality is. "But you MUST try it," they say. Hmm, I think. I like video games. I do not need them beamed directly into my eyes to appreciate them. I don't think this would improve the experience, in the same way I don't think I would enjoy a glass of wine more if it was served in an IV drip.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-04-02-why-virtual-reality-is-the-future

After giving it a try:

So I just stood there for a while, on the edge of the cliff, savouring the moment.

"Can I have a go?" said Steve.

" **** off," I said.

Fun read!


Downplay VR all you want, extra eperiences are always welcome to me. You don't need to play 6 hour grind fest sessions on it. Perhaps VR games will be so intense and satisfying that you don't need to play 3 hours in a row to feel you've gotten somewhere.