David Bolton, Author at immersed.io

Why Multiplayer Is Key to Location-Based VR Success

Posted by David Bolton | Arcade, Virtual Reality

Numerous VR venue operators are looking to combine social interaction and immersive experiences together and multiplayer VR experiences could be the answer.

Ready Player One Ticks Some Of The Virtual Reality Boxes

Posted by David Bolton | Virtual Reality

Ready Player One was a polarizing book for the virtual reality industry. The movie version is likely to prompt the same reactions.

Why GDC 2018 Showed That Virtual Reality Is No Longer A Novelty

Posted by David Bolton | GDC, Virtual Reality

GDC 2018 dedicated more floor space to virtual reality, a clear sign that immersive entertainment experiences are ready for a bigger stage.

GDC 2018: New HMDs, Next-Gen Motion Capture & Location-Based VR Wow XR Developers

Posted by David Bolton | Arcade, GDC, Virtual Reality

As a top gathering for some of the most creative minds in media & entertainment, the annual Game Developers Conference is both a chance for the immersive entertainment community to experience the next big thing in gaming and interactive media, as well as gauge the progress of VR/AR technology innovation. With more than 26,000 people descending on the Moscone Center in San Francisco, the five-day conference featured several important product announcements, panel sessions and, inevitably, exhibitors - all competing to rock the worlds of developers and content studios. And while not every experience or game is a must-see at...

Regulating Virtual Reality: How Policy Makers Can Learn From An Age-Old Debate On Video Game Violence

Posted by David Bolton | Arcade, Policy, Virtual Reality

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of immersed.io or its affiliates. As game developers and content studios prepare for the release of new experiences, the immersive entertainment industry finds itself in a familiar spotlight. With the recent mass shooting at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, supporters of gun control laws asked for a ban on weapons designed for military use and more background checks. Defenders of the Second Amendment, such as the National Rifle Association (NRA), vehemently oppose most proposals resulting from...