VR (virtual reality) gaming is the utilization of a three-dimensional (3-D) created environment to computer games. Virtual reality environments are created with VR software and presented to the player in such a way that they overlap the real-world space, creating a feeling of mirage and helping the user experience the VR environment as real. You can play VR games at home but, usually, the hardware that are available for regular individual clients is not very good. Good VR equipment is expensive , that’s why there are locations that offers VR play on extremely good equipment. Think about it like the today’s internet caffee’s of the past.

At its simplest, a VR game might involve a 3-D image that can be explored interactively on a computing device by manipulating keys, mouse or touchscreen. More sophisticated and immersive examples include VR headsets, wrap-around display screens and VR rooms augmented with wearable computers and sensory components, such as scents and haptics devices for tactile feedback.

Now let’s talk about games with VR support. Budget Cuts: Will you let robots take your all-important paper-stamping and document-filing job? In this game, cost-cutting robots try to terminate your employment by any means necessary. You must fight your way through an office environment to save your job (and your life) using stealth tactics or by resorting to aggressive violence. AI and automation technologies are certainly poised to take over some real-world jobs previously filled by humans, so this game’s hook is all too real. If you want to play VR games with your friends in Toronto you may want to check LevelupReality. Read more details on VR Arcade.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR (Oculus Rift; PS VR; HTC Vive): A full VR translation of 2011’s single-player, open-world epic, Skyrim VR gives players a much closer look at the world of Tamriel. The game features fully tracked motion controls for your left- and right-hand equipment, so you’ll be able to swing your sword and block incoming attacks using realistic gestures. You move through the game world via teleportation, direct input on a controller or walking around using a room-scale setup if you have a room big enough to spare. All previously released DLC expansions, like Dawnguard and Hearthfire, come with this version of Skyrim. The graphical upgrade seen in Special Edition is unfortunately missing from the VR version of Skyrim, so some visuals may look a bit dated.

Eve: Valkyrie is set in the world of Eve Online, but has only competitive multiplayer spaceship combat. There is no single-player mode that’s offline or features a traditional campaign; instead, you’re placed in large battle arenas and must shoot down the opposing team’s spaceships. You have a selection of ship classes, each with its own specialties and roles to play during a match. You have five different multiplayer modes to choose from. This game is designed for a seated experience and for play using either a traditional controller or a keyboard and mouse. Eve: Valkyrie tracks your head movements to help give you visibility around your ship from inside the cockpit, but the game otherwise does not rely on motion-controller input.

LEVELUP REALITY is downtown Toronto’s virtual reality (VR) arcade and event venue. We take you beyond the limits of reality into a rich immersive experience, where you can connect with others while engaging all of your senses. Visit: https://levelupreality.ca/