Happy Saturday 3.5 Readers.
Virtual reality. How big do you think it will get?
One of BQB’s 3.5 readers reads Bookshelf Battle in VR.
A lot of articles in the news. Seems like every tech company from Facebook to Google is getting in on the action.
VR was dabbled with in the 1990s but the graphics weren’t that good. Community had an episode last year where they made fun of it. (Why would you want to put o a pair of VR goggles and search through a virtual filing cabinet to find a file when you could just point and click your mouse?)
I think it all depends on the quality of games and/or experiences that can be made. If they can make something that truly immerses you and allows you to pretend to do something you could otherwise never do then they might be onto something.
At any rate, the last big tech innovation was the iPad/tablets. Now it seems like all the tech companies are going full force into Virtual Reality.
What say you, 3.5 readers? Would you like to read this horrible blog through VR glasses?
Bookshelf Battle 
I think tech companies plan to do more with VR than play games. They are investing in creating experiences for all – like visiting the Louvre via VR. Imagine that – being able to look at a painting from all sides and seeing the depth of brush strokes etc. Or a cooking VR experience where you can pick up the knife and practice chopping. I think it’s great and just around the corner for all.
Eh…but I could just chop my own real vegetables or save money on not buying the VR headset and take a trip to France and visit the Louvre.
Now if they can make a virtual hot chick that doesn’t complain all the time and thinks I’m awesome then we’re onto something.
They have to focus on making experiences you could never get on your own.