IDG Contributor Network: The all-out battle for game realism takes two dramatic steps forward
Gamers will be faced with a tough decision soon.
On the one hand, there’s the graphics realism of Battlefield 1, the incredible WWI first person shooter that puts you in the boots of a soldier on the front lines of combat. It is immersive because of the narrative arcs and fine attention to detail, but it is not “virtual reality” in the true sense. Electronic Arts deserves immense credit for making what I consider to be the most realistic and authentic video game ever released, one that can restore your faith in the FPS genre.
On the other hand, there’s the incredible virtual reality of the Sony PlayStation VR, which costs $400 for the main headset or $500 for the headset, the required camera, and a Move controller. (If you already own the camera and controller, you only need the headset.) The immersive games available for the PS VR, including Driveclub VR, Batman: Arkham VR, and Eve: Valkyrie, beat anything I’ve tried on the Oculus Rift or the HTC Vive, transporting you to another realm that is difficult to explain until you have donned the goggles yourself.
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