It may not have the bombastic reveals of E3 or the public accessibility of conventions like PAX, but the Games Developer Conference is always a thought-provoking time of year for gamers. If you’re unfamiliar with GDC, it’s where developers, artists, and experts of all kinds – from massive studios to the latest indie startups – get together to give talks that elucidate the fascinating craft of making games. It’s also a perfect opportunity to show off upcoming games in development – and clearly, GDC 2016 is ushering in the Year of VR.
All the heavy hitters of VR will be at GDC next week, including PlayStation VR, HTC Vive, Oculus, and tons of third-party supporters. On top of that, we’ll get the chance to see games that don’t involve strapping gear to your face, as well as learn behind-the-scenes secrets about how some of your favorite games came to be. We’ll be bringing you plenty of coverage from GDC 2016 next week, but for now, here’s what we’re most looking forward to.
PlayStation VR
It’s funny to think that only a year ago, at GDC 2015, we were demoing Project Morpheus, which we now know as PlayStation VR. In the months since, Sony’s done an excellent job of drumming up hype for its incoming headset, with the upcoming PlayStation VR games looking full of promise. But we still don’t know crucial specifics like the price, exact release date, and the lineup of games at launch. That could all change next week, as Sony’s hosting a dedicated event to showcase PlayStation VR in all its senses-immersing glory.
The PS VR price point is what we’re waiting on with bated breath, as it’s the make-or-break metric for the success of new hardware and the number of early …
