Three experts discuss new games and gear that are ratcheting up the intensity of immersive games.

Gaming as we know it is about to change. New visual computing advancements and gear such as Oculus Rift engage players with immersive, interactive and intense sensory experiences. It’s like super realistic science fiction playing out right before your eyes.

“Virtual Reality (VR) is a set of technologies that are aimed at fooling your senses into believing that you’re in a different environment than the real world,” said Kim Pallister, Director of Content Strategy for Intel’s Visual Computing Group, explaining how virtual reality works.

Edge of Nowhere is just one example of a new wave of computer games that will use the Oculus Rift headset in the coming months. In this case, the game brings players to a monster-ridden version of South Pole.

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