Wildstar75
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Im worried about some reviews saying it is not comfortable. This was my #1 biggest issue with my Rift DK2. It would get so hot and heavy on your face I couldnt play for more than 20-30 minutes at a time.
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HTC Vive Launch Thread -- Computer, activate holodeck
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Pie and Beans
Look for me on the local news, I'll be the guy arrested for trying to burn down a Nintendo exec's house.
Ouch at that "on the day" Eve Valkyrie announcement. Thats a mean right hook to Luckey and co.
I'm almost feeling bad for how badly Oculus is getting bodied with their "launch".
But thats what happens when you launch incomplete without actual VR controls.
I'm almost feeling bad for how badly Oculus is getting bodied with their "launch".
But thats what happens when you launch incomplete without actual VR controls.
Project Cars will be getting Vive support they've announced. It already has oculus support, so who knows when the Vive Support will come out. But I doubt it'll take that long.
ashecitism
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oh man Dota VR spectator looks so cool
POWERSPHERE
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All these 'games' on the giant Bomb stream look boooooring.
You can still order online. Won't ship till May though.
the demo they are showing has me in stitches, this is hilarious
Sure, you can order online. You should still get it in May.
All these "games" are one free tech demo
its a lab of demos by valve to show how different interactions and game types might work in VR. They aren't meant to be fun games.
Also they've only shown one 'game', the other was just some environments.
Snuggle me and I will explode.
Chronos is not very good at all to be honest with you. Mediocre combat and stupidly frustrating puzzles.
Toadthemushroom
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Re: VR marketing videos, it's called Mixed Reality and developers will be able to adopt it:
From the blog:
https://twitter.com/ColinNorthway
http://steamcommunity.com/app/358720/discussions/0/405694031549662100/
Here's an existing thread about it: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1203172
From the blog:
https://twitter.com/ColinNorthway
http://steamcommunity.com/app/358720/discussions/0/405694031549662100/
Here's an existing thread about it: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1203172
Phanatic8390
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Oh nice, I read Dirt Rally has Rift support already but hopefully people figure out how to make support interchangeable soon.
And I just read DCS has Vive support. That pretty much seals the deal. Now I have to be strong enough to wait for Pascal before upgrading to a VR capable machine.
Actually it seems you can't right now. The pre-order site does not seem to be taking pre-orders for the time being.
I think a lot of people got hyped up because it is one of the only full, complete games on the rift. Like it's has the content you'd expect out of a normal console retail title, not a work in progress. I can appreciate that, people are going to be flocking towards whatever "full" games there are in early VR because you want something to do.
It's just that the game it is doesn't appeal to me, really. People compare it to Zelda and I just don't see it.
Hmm it looks like theyre sold out on their website, but it says it will have more soon?
Im actually more curious if they sell them on store shelves. But, I could still buy one online if it comes down to it.
Well, you're right. It brings up a sold out page. Shiiiiiit. I was going to order one the end of this week.
ashecitism
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I made one, yeah
Honestly, from what I've tried, the PlayStation VR design is far and away the best for comfort...which is disappointing. I really wish Oculus and HTC had taken a similar approach. PSVR basically works like a hat and doesn't put weight on your face in the same way. Very light and comfortable.
The others, though, just strap onto your face and head basically.
Dreams-Visions
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the smiles and genuine intrigue from every moment for the GB crew.
yep, I think they're enjoying themselves already boys.
checks email.....
There are still like 12 more demos, too.
I agree completely. But as a game, it's just not very good. They tried to go for the whole 'Dark Souls difficulty' thing but it just fails flat. Sure, the sense of scale and immersion is good, even great in some places, but as a game, it's just, well, it's just bad. Because of this, because of the frustrating elements, it actually pulls you OUT of the experience.
I'd hold off on this game to be honest with you.
I had to just stop watching to head out to work, but after skimming through most of the Oculus stream last week, the last 30 minutes alone were more engaging than the couple hours I spent checking out what Oculus had on offer at launch via Giant Bomb.
You could sense how taciturn the crew was watching and playing the Oculus lineup, whereas here they are just fully into it and seemingly having a great time already, both Jeff playing, as well as Brad coming across far more colorful and emotive about the proceedings on screen.
I am even considering placing an order shortly for a Vive myself based on the little I have seen. Did not at all get that feeling with the Oculus, sadly.
Pops Maellard
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Hah, awesome. Was just waiting for the PayPal funds to clear tomorrow and then I was going to preorder.
You cant get it in stores for now. You have to buy it online. Hopefully some retailers will at least have kiosks where you can try it out.
All the opinions of Selfie Tennis have been low. It seems like a pretty basic tech demo, not worth the $15.
The game he's playing right now is also a content-light tech demo, but it's supposed to be a lot of fun. It's handled a bit more like an arcade experience for score.
I think selfietennis is really fun, THAT SAID I got a code for free. Take that as you will.
...and I won the bid on a cheap Leap Motion
I think I'm going to get sticky velcro & attach 2 bits to the front of the Vive (to keep face-plate sections separate) and one to the back of the Leap Motion
Can't wait to try out that Leap Motion Orion stuff - would be cool to see a few games support it
I think I'm going to get sticky velcro & attach 2 bits to the front of the Vive (to keep face-plate sections separate) and one to the back of the Leap Motion
Can't wait to try out that Leap Motion Orion stuff - would be cool to see a few games support it
Dreams-Visions
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Definitely seems like a game that you really have to play until you're proficient before really evaluating. The home run derby game looked like ass.
Space Pirate Trainer is a known quantity as far as must-have games go. No surprise Jeff is enjoying the hell out of it.
runningjoke
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Sounds to me like GB flipped stereo in their stream. Anyone else notice this?
They were just talking about this and I thought the positional audio was bad. Put my headphones on backwards and now it's great
They were just talking about this and I thought the positional audio was bad. Put my headphones on backwards and now it's great
Glad Spare Pirate Trainer is well received. Not surprised that theres a lot of bad stuff but at some point you gotta take the bad with the good.
for you maybe, if he helps. For others it just looks like he is deflecting. He is saying CC transactions in the UK and globally have shipped, yet *nobody* that used a CC in Europe has had any notification from HTC or any money taken from their bank accounts.
He also says all the orders are done based on time, and no prioritisation for paypal. Which also doesn't make sense as there were lots of paypal transactions processed, and no CC ones.
Vanishing Realms has a trailer now up on SteamVR: http://store.steampowered.com/app/322770/
This is the 1st person Zelda/RPG game by ex-Valve.
This is the 1st person Zelda/RPG game by ex-Valve.
We'll see on that, I guess
He's made some definite statements, so he's not deflecting - he's either outright lying or he's trying to give better information.
We'll know more by tomorrow morning, I think
Yeah, I was waiting to use PayPal, too. Argh, if it isn't back up soon I'll be so disappointed.
Guardian Monkey
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I am not sure what people are expecting as it doesnt matter when the charge comes out. They can send it to you and you can have it and the charge can show a week later. As long as they have a preauth that has gone through regardless of dropping or not they can present the receipt and it will go through. Meaning once they have the preauth the money is guaranteed either way credit card or debit card. Even if you have gone over your limit or not enough money it will be paid you will just have to pay it back. That is through VISA, Mastercard, other card etc agreement guidelines. So don't worry if the debit is out or not.
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