Research suggests that a new type of immersive storytelling about nature told through virtual reality (VR) can both build empathy and inspire us to act.

Dark Trip is a Psychedelic VR escape room where the protagonist is forced to consume drugs while solving puzzles in a sadomasochistic laboratory.

The VR Games Showcase just happened, folks, and all you VR heads out there should be stoked! In case you missed it, don’t worry. Here’s a rundown of the games and announcements you should check out.

From an elusive science fiction dream in the 1980s, to very real headsets in homes across the world today, virtual reality is making a genuine impact on our lives and social interactions.

We spoke to Alekxander Nasonov, the game's producer at iTales VR, to talk us through this bold, yet vindictive puzzle experience.