I hope one day they offer an API for it so it can be used as part of a game like Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Google Earth VR
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#42Seems like one of those things I'll play with for about 30 minutes, think it's cool, and then never touch it again.
Really? I think this would be perfect for learning directions, particularly if you're out traveling. Seeing a quick fly-through from the hotel entrance to some place you'd wanna go to would make it easy to get a sense of where it is, I think.
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#43I hope one day they offer an API for it so it can be used as part of a game like Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Oh please!!! I would play the crap out of that! But a real simulator, not just "be above the real world simulator."
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#44Seems like one of those things I'll play with for about 30 minutes, think it's cool, and then never touch it again.
Depends on your use case. If it's better than Street View, I'll definitely use it a lot (once I get my hands on a compatible headset, that is).
I use Street View a lot and I think it's one of the most amazing Google services.
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#45I played this for about 2 hours recently, and it’s so much fun! Flying around like that really gives you a perspective of your home town that you don’t usually get. For instance, I have discovered that there’s actually train tracks underneath a bridge over which I drive fairly frequently — from inside the tram, I never saw them. Notably, this is significantly better than the “liquid galaxy” installations one can find…
What else is on the list of things you show people who are new to VR?
For me, the thing I start people off in is Job Simulator. Everyone understands how everything should work, so it's very natural.
If they like action, then I typically have them try Space Pirate Trainer. Really fun, and you can play it pretty readily because everyone understands shooting robots.
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#46Earlier quoted context omitted.
What else is on the list of things you show people who are new to VR?
For me, the thing I start people off in is Job Simulator. Everyone understands how everything should work, so it's very natural. If they like action, then I typically have them try Space Pirate Trainer. Really fun, and you can play it pretty readily because everyone understands shooting robots.
For the older crowd, I've started them off with more "experiential" games. theBlu and The Impossible Travel Agency have been great for this. Once they're ready for more interaction, I move to Waltz of the Wizard, Kismet, and The Lab's Secret Shop.
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#47Earlier quoted context omitted.
My bet would be the controllers, which would mean a Rift compatible release would be imminent when the Touch controllers are officially released in a month.
I've been using DK2 + Leap Motion to play some of the simpler Vive only titles. I'll try it and report back.
Please do! I'd like to avoid cluttering my desk with too many more gadgets.
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#48I played this for about 2 hours recently, and it’s so much fun! Flying around like that really gives you a perspective of your home town that you don’t usually get. For instance, I have discovered that there’s actually train tracks underneath a bridge over which I drive fairly frequently — from inside the tram, I never saw them. Notably, this is significantly better than the “liquid galaxy” installations one can find…
What else is on the list of things you show people who are new to VR?
Not OP, but I typically show people the Blu, Tilt Brush, Space Pirate Trainer, Audio Shield, and if they are up for horror, the Brookfield Experiment. I think Accounting and Gnomes and Goblins are also great little short experiences.
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#49Honestly, I'm visiting Mecca tonight. And then Tehran. And then North Korea.
Why the downvote? How visiting forbidden places isn't on the top of mind for people using this is beyond me. Area 51, White House grounds, Russian military bases, Syria. I know the experience will vary, but think big.
I very much doubt these places will allow virtual visitors if they forbid real ones. That is, I doubt Google will be allowed to drive through North Korea with their cars. :)
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#50I played this for about 2 hours recently, and it’s so much fun! Flying around like that really gives you a perspective of your home town that you don’t usually get. For instance, I have discovered that there’s actually train tracks underneath a bridge over which I drive fairly frequently — from inside the tram, I never saw them. Notably, this is significantly better than the “liquid galaxy” installations one can find…
What else is on the list of things you show people who are new to VR?
My experience with the Vive:
I would recommend Vanishing Realms, specially when you already have a sword and a bow. It's so fun to fight with the skulls.
People seem to enjoy Tilt Brush, I find it nice but boring.
Brookhaven Experiment is a nice 1 time game to get people excited and scared.
Chair in the room is creepy, slow transitions but has a really well executed ambient.
People tend to like Job Simulator, it's lite and funny.
There are a couple of Vive demos that are also entertaining. In general people seem to like to grab things, throw, move around, feel large or small environments.
On the PSVR:
Battle Zone is my favorite at the moment
Drive Club is very good too but it makes me a little bit nauseous, and I'm not usually a person who gets nausea often.