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Looks like another game dev is tossing oculus out: https://vine.co/v/MOm3tMtuVwQ

 

Lots of concerned and pissed off kickstarters since its out of the backers hands now. 

 

Source: http://www.theverge.com/2014/3/26/5549108/will-facebook-ruin-oculus-kickstarter-backers-voice-concerns

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I don't understand why people are already hating on Oculus Rift, maybe this will improve the Rift a lot. We'll just have to wait for any changes.

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I would be sad to. People invested in this small company to make something great then they sell out. Scumbags 

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I don't understand why people are already hating on Oculus Rift, maybe this will improve the Rift a lot. We'll just have to wait for any changes.

I agree, if Facebook doesn't implent anything Facebook related functions or requirements in the OR it's all fine.

They will just finance the OR and help them developing the ultimate VR solution ( affordable ) and for everyone.

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Oculus fucked up big time.

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This has gone way too far.

 

Its not even been a day. People just heard the news and then freaked out.

Wait for more news, and read the stuff that is out.

 

This should allow more investments into software, custom hardware, cheaper overall HMDs, more staff, larger/easier production and distribution.

 

Everyone has taken the news and in less than a day written off a company that has been building up its reputation for what, 2 ish years?

Facebook wont kill Oculus, its all the people over reacting and abandoning it that will harm it.

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All explain please why the OR would be a fail or anything is there aren't going to be any Facebook-things in it?

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this is like EA purchasing Star Citizen. 

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the internet is acting like it's end  of the world.

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This has gone way too far.

 

Its not even been a day. People just heard the news and then freaked out.

Wait for more news, and read the stuff that is out.

 

This should allow more investments into software, custom hardware, cheaper overall HMDs, more staff, larger/easier production and distribution.

 

Everyone has taken the news and in less than a day written off a company that has been building up its reputation for what, 2 ish years?

Facebook wont kill Oculus, its all the people over reacting and abandoning it that will harm it.

I'm not saying its a good or bad thing, people have the right to react the way they want to, to the news. Original Backers especially have the right to angry. 

 

Most people aren't scared Facebook will kill Oculus their scared facebook will taint it down the line. If Oculus ends up not going downhill then great, but if it does everyones fears will be confirmed. 

 

There are many valid points to why Facebook isn't a good company for buying VR. They don't have the best track record. 

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the internet is acting like it's end  of the world.

Lol I'm sure it would be far worse if it was the end of the world. The internet is just doing what it does best, spreading the news everywhere. 

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this is like EA purchasing Star Citizen. 

 

Don't toy with me...

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I would be sad to. People invested in this small company to make something great then they sell out. Scumbags 

 

 

You're telling me if someone offered you TWO BILLION dollars for something you wouldn't sell it? Lol.

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You're telling me if someone offered you TWO BILLION dollars for something you wouldn't sell it? Lol.

I would ask the backers what they wanted since they are the investors. 

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Because no one believes it won't be tainted by Facebook monetization. If it doesn't, that's great, but the odds are probably the same as winning the lottery.

They will compromise their independence because giant corporate money.

All explain please why the OR would be a fail or anything is there aren't going to be any Facebook-things in it?

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2b cash sure, not mostly fb shares. Though I would cash them out immediately.

You're telling me if someone offered you TWO BILLION dollars for something you wouldn't sell it? Lol.

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You're telling me if someone offered you TWO BILLION dollars for something you wouldn't sell it? Lol.

If I had millions of supporters and a bright future for the company I would not... :/

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Looks like another game dev is tossing oculus out: https://vine.co/v/MOm3tMtuVwQ

 

Lots of concerned and pissed off kickstarters since its out of the backers hands now. 

 

Source: http://www.theverge.com/2014/3/26/5549108/will-facebook-ruin-oculus-kickstarter-backers-voice-concerns

 

 

 

 

 

shit like this is happening in the reddit forum

not sure who is doing it

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this is like EA purchasing Star Citizen. 

no, just no, you don't say this even as a joke 

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All explain please why the OR would be a fail or anything is there aren't going to be any Facebook-things in it?

I think they will eventually add something. Why wouldn't they want to put some sort of Facebook thing on it? Your telling me Google bought all those robot companies and they are not going to put Google or use it for Google? But only time will tell I guess.....

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shit like this is happening in the reddit forum

not sure who is doing it

Why are you asking me?

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Why are you asking me?

not asking telling

just info about the subject

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