Facebook Buying Oculus VR For $2 Billion

Several readers sent word that Facebook will acquire Oculus VR for $2 billion. Mark Zuckerberg says the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset is the beginning of something big: "This is really a new communication platform. By feeling truly present, you can share unbounded spaces and experiences with the people in your life. Imagine sharing not just moments with your friends online, but entire experiences and adventures." The obvious question is: why Facebook would buy a company focused on VR gaming? The Oculus team says, "But when you consider it more carefully, we're culturally aligned with a focus on innovating and hiring the best and brightest; we believe communication drives new platforms; we want to contribute to a more open, connected world; and we both see virtual reality as the next step. ... It opens doors to new opportunities and partnerships, reduces risk on the manufacturing and work capital side, allows us to publish more made-for-VR content, and lets us focus on what we do best: solving hard engineering challenges and delivering the future of VR." Put more simply: money and connections.

Comments

Re:Kickstarter is not an investment

[Jmc23]

How is dumb illogical shit like this always getting modded up??

They've fulfilled every part of their kickstarter. The only reason you should be pissed is because you're an idiot.

Re:Problem with Kickstarter

[Jmc23]

You don't understand kickstarter do you?

I hope your parents still take care of you.