Open source project retrofits Oculus Rift for older games
An open source project is adding Oculus Rift functionality to older games like Mirror's Edge, Portal 2, and Skyrim.
Oculus Rift promises to bring virtual reality to games like Hawken. But what about games that are already out? An open source project is proposing its own solution. The "Vireio Perception" project provides a stereo 3D driver with head tracking that can match the Oculus Rift optics. It already works with a handful of games ranging from Left 4 Dead to Mirror's Edge.
Rock Paper Shotgun reports that the tool set is free and open source, so Oculus Rift owners will be able to start trying it immediately. Mirror's Edge is just one of the hurk-inducing experiences. The full list of playable titles so far includes Portal 2, AaaaAAaaAAA!!!, Half-Life 2, Skyrim, Unreal Tournament 3, Dear Esther, and Dirt 2.
The creators have been sharing details on the Meant To Be Seen forums, if you're interested in taking it for a spin.
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replySteve Watts posted a new article, Open source project retrofits Oculus Rift for older games.
An open source project is adding Oculus Rift functionality to older games like Mirror's Edge, Portal 2, and Skyrim.-
Damn those are some old games!
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I have one of the prototype/early units on order. So far hands-on reaction has been very good. I hope Garnett got to try it out at CES and can give us his thoughts. It looks like at least March before the Kickstarter orders will go out but I'm anxious to see what I can do with it from a development standpoint.
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Guys, playing Mirror's Edge on a TV made me throw up... I'm not playing it with VR goggles.
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