As game designers map the uncharted territories of VR/AR game design, it can be useful to study what modern neuroscience knows about how people take in and understand the world around them.

At GDC 2017, game dev veteran Noah Falstein tried to do just that by providing an overview for game designers of the basic neuroscience of immersion, motion, and emotion. He also provided context (from an experienced game designer's viewpoint) and explanations for the science necessary for effective use of VR.

He went on to offer techniques that VR game designers can employ to take their work to new heights, and provided practical advice for VR developers looking to design better VR experiences.

It was a practical, approachable talk about a very complicated (but fascinating and useful!) subject. If you didn't make time to see it in person earlier this year, don't miss your chance to now watch Falstein's talk for free via the GDC YouTube channel!

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