It is finally done! The last week of the jam was torture and I spent many late nights and two days with no sleep up until the final submission late Sunday. It has taken some time to recover and that is why this update is a week late. Here is a video of some random gameplay from the final version of LOST LOOT. It is rather long, but as a reward you get to find… Continue reading
So we have reached the end of week two. Things have been a little crazy – I am getting rather exhausted and turning nocturnal. The game is coming along, but still not anywhere near complete. I was able to complete the basic gameplay of diving for and recovering loot. This is my official milestone 2 progress video for LOST LOOT, which is just some gameplay segments diving for loot! Current gameplay involves parachuting… Continue reading
My entry in the Oculus and IndieCade VR Jam is taking shape. I am creating a casual treasure diving game designed specifically for VR. Here is the official description: “LOST LOOT: A casual exploration game designed for VR and the Oculus Rift. It combines relaxing gameplay with an interesting environment and a touch of adventure. Dive for lost treasure! Search submerged ruins and ancient shipwrecks for gold, jewels, and artifacts. Watch your air supply and… Continue reading
Well, it has been about two weeks since the Oculus Rift arrived. I have spent many hours with the device glued to my face, exploring what it feels like to be inside a computer generated world instead of looking at it through a flat window. The experience can best be described as stunning, with a sense that this is the beginning of a new paradigm for anything involving three dimensional graphics, especially games. There is… Continue reading
Well, it seems VR has made a comeback with the Oculus Rift HMD Kickstarter. Inspired by a dedicated hobbyist named Palmer Luckey and supported by John Carmack from Id, it seems we are going to have something very special in the coming year. The Oculus Rift is unique with a wide field of view and low latency tracking. It will be a consumer version of a true immersive stereoscopic HMD. The hype level surrounding the… Continue reading
