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Hello everyone! Fully expecting a lot of details to drop regarding the Oculus Quest and Rift S today, so expect a lot of chatter around that this week. Personally, I am very excited for the Oculus Quest to come out, and think it will make a (small) step to making VR mainstream. But hey, we shall see! Why Brie Larson playing Beat Saber is important for VR

Last night at the Jimmy Fallon Show, the host and Brie Larson played Beat Saber, one of the most popular VR games today. It was an entertaining watch, with millions of people watching the show as they get ready for the Avengers: Endgame hype. It was an entertaining segment, and Brie Larson enjoyed playing the game.

At the risk of expanding on something which may turn out to be small or insignificant, I believe the segment is a twist-point for VR being more accepted in the mainstream.Everything you need to know about the Oculus QuestIn 2019, Facebook’s Oculus will launch the Oculus Quest, a standalone 6DoF virtual reality (VR) headset for consumers. With its lack of wires, lower price point, and six-degrees-of-freedom controllers, the Oculus Quest is seen by many as the next step immersive gaming and experiences.

But what’s the Oculus Quest and its features? What will the headset be capable of? Is it worth it to buy the Oculus Quest, compared to other headsets? And does the Oculus Quest represent the future of VR.How much does graphics matter with the Oculus Quest?Like many, I am looking forward to the release of Oculus Quest later this spring. With a slew of ports and original titles coming to the system, and its standalone 6DoF specs, the excitement feels palpable. Yet it also felt like a dent hit Oculus recently when footage of Robo Recall released, showing downgraded graphics with flat textures and lighting.

Members of the VR community reacted with disdain. Why should they play an inferior version of a game that is already out? How powerful can the Oculus Quest actually be if it cannot handle the power of some titles?

Such allegations are well-founded, but otherwise misled. While graphical fidelity matters, gameplay will ultimately prevail when the VR headset releases.

As always I am open for a chat, so feel free to fling me an email!See ya,Tom Ffiske

Editor, Virtual Perceptions