Microsoft Job Posting Hints At VR MMO (roadtovr.com)

sqorbit writes: Microsoft has posted a job opening for a Senior Design Manager for a mixed-reality team. The posting states they are "looking to build a massively social gaming and entertainment experience for both the PC and the console." It looks like they are targeting both PC and Xbox Platforms for a VR socially geared development project. The requirements: "The Xbox Mixed Reality team is looking for an experienced senior design manager with deep expertise and passion around crafting immersive social systems and experiences. [...] Here is an opportunity to join a fun and collaborative team that experiments with the latest toys, works with state of the art tech, and crafts the future of entertainment." Road to VR notes that the company says they're looking for someone who has "Shipped at least 3 AAA consumer entertainment products" and has 7+ years using design tools; bonus points if they've got experience in "NUI, VR, AR, game design, art direction, and video storytelling."

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Re:Great

[Dunbal]

It's called sarcasm. Perhaps the lowest form of wit, yet wit nonetheless. VR sales have been quite underwhelming - even according to VR gear manufacturers. While early adopters jumped on it quickly it seems that not everyone wants to pay $1000 or more (when you consider you probably need to improve your video card too) just to give yourself a migraine. Perhaps if and when the price comes down and more software gets written, but then it's a catch 22 isn't it? Prices would come down if they sold more units, software would get written if they sold more units, but no units will get sold until prices come down and/or more software gets written.