Travel the World from Your Couch: The Wonders of VR
| September 24, 2018
The Grand Canyon VR Experience
You could fly out to Nevada, strap on your hiking boots, and walk the wonderous Grand Canyon in person. Or, you could pay $2.99 and experience it with slippers on.
The Grand Canyon VR Experience was designed by developer Immersive Entertainment and released on the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift in January 2017 and it’s been garnering praise ever since. And rightfully so! You can actually hop in a virtual kayak without the risk of getting soaked. Plus, you don’t have to worry about twisting an ankle or getting bit by a rattlesnake. Score one for VR!
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