Insomniac Games to release a trio of VR games in 2016

This image provided by Insomniac Games shows a scene from the video game, "Edge of Nowhere." Insomniac Games is ratcheting up work in virtual reality. The developer best known for the "Resistance" and "Ratchet & Clank" franchises is set to release three VR games, including "Edge of Nowhere," for the Oculus Rift system in 2016. (Insomniac Games via AP) This image provided by Insomniac Games shows a scene from the video game, "Edge of Nowhere." Insomniac Games is ratcheting up work in virtual reality. The developer best known for the "Resistance" and "Ratchet & Clank" franchises is set to release three VR games, including "Edge of Nowhere," for the Oculus Rift system in 2016. (Insomniac Games via AP)

By Associated Press April 18, 2016 3 min read

BURBANK, Calif. (AP) – Insomniac Games is ratcheting up its work in virtual reality.

The developer best known for the “Resistance” and “Ratchet & Clank” franchises is set to release three VR games for the recently released Oculus Rift system in 2016.

After four years in development, the Oculus Rift began shipping to consumers March 28. Despite the technology’s untested position in the marketplace, Insomniac Games is moving full force into the emerging 360-degree interactive medium.

“We went in with open eyes,” said Insomniac Games President and CEO Ted Price. “We knew, at first, that the install base would be low. At the same time, we have a lot of passion for and faith in the growth of VR looking ahead to the future.”

Insomniac’s VR games set to debut later this year include: