One of the things I’m hoping to do this year at Comic-Con is take a look at all the upcoming Virtual Reality games. It’s a chance to get a glimpse at the future of gaming and I’ll get to talk to this guy.
R CON, a hub for all things virtual, will launch its inaugural event this week at Comic-Con International: San Diego, July 20–24, 2016.
VR CON was created to celebrate the boldest and coolest in the exploding areas of Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Mediated Reality (MR), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Wearable Computing. VR CON, which will travel to cities around North America and beyond, covers entertainment, gaming, education, travel, design and more.
VR CON @ COMIC-CON is Comic-Con International’s officially-sanctioned event that showcases the latest from the leading equipment makers, film studios, television networks, game builders, publishers, brands, designers, influencers and innovators. The event will be held at the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter hotel, which directly faces the San Diego Convention Center, home of Comic-Con International.
An early sneak preview of world renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson’s upcoming game Space Odyssey is expected to be a highlight attraction for attendees. The multiplatform game will allow players to travel through space, build their own spacecraft, and explore the cosmos. The game will include virtual reality missions, available on home and mobile devices – and eventually at museums, space centers, and classrooms.