PSVR needs more games that simulate low-tech social spaces

I’ve put a lot of time into PlayStation VR, HTC Vive, and Oculus Rift (and compared them to one another), and I’ve learned that I don’t want these headsets to try to re-create the kinds of experiences I play on a TV. Instead, I have the most fun when I play a VR game that emulates real-world social meeting spots.

PSVR will debut October 13 for $500 (my impressions), and its launch includes games like Batman: Arkham VR, Driveclub VR, and Rigs: Mechanized Combat League. That’s wonderful for anyone who wants to pretend that they’re the Dark Knight, a race car driver, or a future-sport athlete, but nothing in that launch lineup puts you in a shared online space with other PSVR owners. Those games are coming, but Sony needs more of them to show off the true magic of its latest gaming product because they are the future of VR.