IBM teases alpha test of Sword Art Online: The Beginning

Victor Barreiro Jr.

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IBM teases alpha test of Sword Art Online: The Beginning
(UPDATED) The prototype alpha test will be held from March 18 to March 20

MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – As Japan gears up for the prototype alpha test of the Sword Art Online: The Beginning virtual reality experience, IBM Japan is also whetting fans’ appetites with some savory content.

The company provided the Japanese press Thursday, March 17, with some promotional screenshots and information on the devices to be used for the alpha test.

WITHIN THE GAME. This promotional screenshot shows someone reaching for a jug in the virtual reality space. Image from Inside Games

Inside Games reported that the equivalent version of the Sword Art Online NerveGear immersive virtual reality headset is based on the Oculus Rift DK2, and is equipped with sensors that detect foot movement. It will also be taking advantage of a Kinect V2. (READ: Virtual reality girds for test in marketplace)

The prototype alpha test will be held from March 18 to 20 in Tokyo. Out of over 100,000 applicants, Kotaku added, only 208 were selected to participate.


 


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Victor Barreiro Jr.

Victor Barreiro Jr is part of Rappler's Central Desk. An avid patron of role-playing games and science fiction and fantasy shows, he also yearns to do good in the world, and hopes his work with Rappler helps to increase the good that's out there.