Norm and Jeremy play Superhot VR, a virtual reality shooter that turns the concept of bullet time into almost a puzzle game. We show how the innovative mechanic seens suited for VR, discuss our different play styles, and then chat with the game’s developer about the scope of Superhot VR.
Tested: Hover Camera Passport Drone Review
We review the Hover Camera Passport, a lightweight foldable quadcopter that uses computer vision technology to track your face and body as it flies around you. We love its compact design and ease of use, and take the drone out for test flights around the city. Here’s what we think of the resulting footage.
Episode 371 – Fireproof Baggage – 10/13/16
Jeremy, Kishore, and Norm team up to discuss a what’s going on in the world of technology, pop culture, and virtual reality. We recap the events and annoucements from New York Comic Con, the new Star Wars Rogue One trailer, Samsung’s disastrous Note 7 recall, and the many problems with Siri. Plus, surprising VR news from Steam Dev Days!
Adam Savage Incognito as Totoro at New York Comic Con!
Adam Savage walks through New York Comic Con in his newest cosplay: the titular forest spirit from the film My Neighbor Totoro! In portraying this friendly and fuzzy character, Adam strolls through the convention floor receiving hugs and warming hearts. Plus, check out Adam’s perspective from a camera mounted on the costume!
Adam Savage Meets Mouse Guard Creator David Petersen!
Adam Savage meets David Petersen, the creator, author, and artist behind the Mouse Guard comic series. Adam and David chat about David’s use of self-made scale model miniatures in his art process, and how he builds a realistic world around his fictional and fantastical characters.
Live From New York Comic Con – Still Untitled: The Adam Savage Project – 10/11/16
Oculus VR ‘Santa Cruz’ Prototype Impressions
We go hands-on with Oculus’ new ‘Santa Cruz’ standalone VR headset prototype, and share our thoughts and impressions from the demo. We also chat with Oculus’ Nate Mitchell about the future of virtual reality and rate our favorite games from Oculus Connect!
Hands-On: Lone Echo for Oculus Touch
At this year’s Oculus Connect, we played a new VR game that may be our favorite virtual reality experience yet. Lone Echo is the first game we’ve played that lets us travel in real-time around its world without getting us sick. Its movement mechanic is ingenious!
Episode 370 – The VR Minutes – 10/6/16
Hands-On with Epic Games Robo Recall for Oculus Touch
Epic Games–the makers of Unreal–have just announced their first full VR game: Robo Recall. We playtest a demo of this virtual reality shooter at Oculus Connect, using the new Touch motion controllers. After chatting with Epic Games about the gameplay design ideas in Robo Recall, Jeremy and Norm share their impressions.