Green around the gills

Despite developer Evolution Studios being one of the frontrunners in Sony’s ill-fated 3D push on the PlayStation 3, the studio has opted not to support the platform holder’s latest gimmick – virtual reality headset Project Morpheus – in its upcoming game DriveClub. Legend has it that the company did build a compatible demo for the racer, but it caused Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida to feel sick, so support was scrapped.

However, speaking as part of an interview with Red Bull, game director Paul Rustchynsky admitted that he’s personally very excited for the technology – and the developer’s definitely experimenting with it behind-the-scenes. “Project Morpheus is a fantastic piece of hardware, and it’s something that really excites me as a gamer,” he said. “Evolution Studios has a dedicated team who have been working on it from day one, so we have a keen eye on it.”

Alas, what kind of game would you like the British-based outfit to make with the wearable device? The manufacturer’s said that the fast-paced nature of racing titles don’t necessarily work well in virtual reality, so it may need to step out of its comfort zone. Either that, or it could concoct some kind of seriously effective motion sickness simulator.

[source redbull.com]