http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/07/paperdude.pngOne sad aspect of modern tech is that it’s all but ruined our dreams of slinging dead trees for comic book money after school. However, gizmos have enabled a killer sequel to the best paperboy simulation ever. Using a smattering of electronics – and a real bike! – PaperDude *VR *is the followup we never knew we wanted. Joining an Oculus Rift VR headset, Microsoft Kinect and Wahoo Fitness KickR into a sweat-drenched union, PaperDude *VR *creates an almost zen-like experience of tossing newspapers, knocking down road barriers and busting windows.
Nostalgia’s a powerful drug, and we’d love a ride to see if chasing the dragon of our youth is as good as we remember. Given developer Globacore’s history though, the chances of seeing this outside a specialized kiosk are slim to none. Regardless, we have one niggling question: Do pixelated paperdudes dream of 8-bit dogs?
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