The Desert Bus Game Can Now Be Played in Virtual Reality
Rahul Kalvapalle — January 21, 2016 — Tech
References: desertbus.org & dailymail
The game Desert Bus has been praised by many for its simplicity and derided by many others as being the worst and most boring game in the world, but the latter won't have a case anymore once they try out the new virtual reality version of the game.
Indeed Desert Bus is being made available as a new version that will work with the Oculus Rift and Playstation VR virtual reality formats. The game retains its original concept, which requires players to drive a bus from Tucson, Arizona to Las Vegas, Nevada and keep the bus on the road. Like the original, this game requires players to play for eight hours straight, although it's now a whole lot more fun in immersive virtual reality.
If you wonder how anyone could have liked such a game in the first place, it's important to note that Desert Bus has long been used to raise money for charity -- only now money will be raised in virtual reality to make a real-world difference.
Indeed Desert Bus is being made available as a new version that will work with the Oculus Rift and Playstation VR virtual reality formats. The game retains its original concept, which requires players to drive a bus from Tucson, Arizona to Las Vegas, Nevada and keep the bus on the road. Like the original, this game requires players to play for eight hours straight, although it's now a whole lot more fun in immersive virtual reality.
If you wonder how anyone could have liked such a game in the first place, it's important to note that Desert Bus has long been used to raise money for charity -- only now money will be raised in virtual reality to make a real-world difference.
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Reality Gaming - The availability of virtual reality content for popular games like Desert Bus presents an opportunity for immersive gaming experiences.
2. Long-form Gameplay - The requirement to play for eight hours straight in Desert Bus highlights the potential for innovative games with extended playtimes.
3. Charitable Gaming - The incorporation of charity fundraising within virtual reality games like Desert Bus opens up avenues for impactful fundraising experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - The gaming industry can leverage virtual reality technologies to enhance gameplay experiences for popular titles and attract a wider audience.
2. Virtual Reality - The growth of virtual reality as an industry is fueled by the availability of immersive games like Desert Bus, leading to increased consumer adoption.
3. Charity - The use of virtual reality gaming for charity fundraising, as demonstrated by Desert Bus, can revolutionize the way nonprofits engage with donors and raise funds.
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