10-Minute Tech Talks: How Tech Entrepreneurs Fail & How You Can Avoid It
10-Minute Tech Talks: How Tech Entrepreneurs Fail & How You Can Avoid It
Jonathan Kersting
VR Isn't Dead. It's Growing Up!
9 minutes Posted Oct 25, 2026 at 4:58 pm.
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Is virtual reality fading away or preparing for its next big breakthrough?

Schell Games founder Jesse Schell has been developing VR experiences since the early 1990s, long before consumer headsets became mainstream. Now he believes virtual reality is entering a fascinating new phase.

In this episode of 10 Minute Tech Talks, Schell explores why younger gamers are embracing VR as a social playground, how professional and hardcore gaming applications could reshape the market, and why immersive entertainment must offer experiences people simply can't get at home.

From the future of VR headsets to the spectacular possibilities of interactive attractions, discover why one of the gaming industry's most experienced innovators believes the best experiences start with understanding human behavior.

Get Jesse's full TechVibe interview here.

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