Show Notes

What separates a good VR experience from a great one?

In this deep-dive session from the 2024 VR Summit, legendary game designer Eugene Jarvis (Raw Thrills) shares the creative process behind Godzilla Kaiju Wars VR—a next-gen, unattended arcade experience inspired by cinematic storytelling and decades of arcade innovation.

A follow-up panel discussion featuring indie developers and operators adds valuable perspective on what defines a great VR game, and what operators should look for when evaluating attractions.

Featuring:

• Eugene Jarvis – Raw Thrills

• David Illes – World’s Beyond

• Joe Mares – Games Designer & former Jurassic VR Expedition dev

• Jim Bennington – Veteran operator, arcade buyer, gamer

Topics include:

• Experience design vs. gameplay design

• Why immersion is about sensory critical mass

• Framing, choreography, and the 30-seconds-to-fun principle

• Replayability, story branching, and player comfort

• What makes a good unattended game for arcades

Whether you're designing, buying, or operating VR attractions, this session is a must-listen playbook.