Ep.122 – Making a VR Game Success Story – Ben Markby

The potential of Virtual Reality has been a promise for a long time, but through the convergence of tech and the rise of the gaming industry, it’s looking more and more of a reality. Facebook’s shift to Meta and focus on the metaverse has reignited interest in the space amongst other players like Microsoft and Nvidia, but it’s not just the Silicon Valley tech giants that are shaping the future. A VR game developed out of New Zealand has been taking the world by storm.

Wanderer is a time travelling adventure game that allows players to not only immerse themselves in an alternate future, but also famous moments from history, including the moon landing. It’s been a labour of love for the people behind Wanderer, including co-directors Euge Eastlake, Sam Ramlu, and Ben Markby, but they have taken a great story and grand vision and executed it into a VR experience that has achieved global acclaim. Ben Markby takes us behind the scenes.