Racket Club is a brand new racket sport built from the ground up for VR. While there are similarities to other racket sports like tennis and pickleball in physical reality, Racket Club is a brand new racke This is great news for all of us that use VR headsets to exercise or just for fun. Castelli and I talked off-camera about VR, esports tennis, and a racket game that they may be developing. I had hoped they would emphasize the social atmosphere possible with immersive tech and thankfully that seems to have been a big part of the plan.
In fact, according to Jim Squires, Director of Games PR at Resolution Games, “Racket Club aims to capture the general feeling of being in a real racket club — right down to strolling the grounds, spectating other players, and meeting up with other competitors before you step onto the court and start a match.”
Social Atmosphere
Castelli and his team wanted to recreate an authentic club experience where players feel as if they’re in a place that feels familiar. You can hang out, watch matches or meet friends in a virtual club. You can watch the interview below. You can check out that interview below.about Blastonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta4Joz5B_Ag
Fitness
According to the
, the game “employs physics and interactions as close to real life racket sports as you can imagine.” Pickleball and tennis are considered moderate to high intensity aerobic activities in physical reality, but with the limited play space of VR and court size of Racket Club, the game will likely be a light to moderate workout, depending on individual play styles and intensity.
For those new to the concept of exercise in VR, if you’re wondering whether these games/workouts can truly contribute to a quality fitness program, I’d encourage you to read other articles on VR Fitness Insider or visit the
to see how some of the most popular VR games compare to traditional workout activities.
Esports
For those who want to pursue the competitive aspect of the game, since it’s a cross-platform multiplayer game with opportunities for social engagement, it seems well-designed for esports.Meta Quest page for Racket ClubIt’s unclear whether there’s a spectator bot that would allow casters a bird’s eye view, but a courtside view is built into the game so at the very least casters will be able to commentate on the action from there.
Either way, players can partner up for doubles or compete in singles matches so it’ll be interesting to watch the development of the competitive scene for Racket Club. The game is sure to attract players interested in organizing tournaments or leagues and with Resolution Games’ previous interest in the tournaments and events, I’m sure they’re also looking into options.Virtual Reality Institute of Health and ExerciseHow to Order
Racket Club will launch in December for $24.99 and is available now on the Quest Store with a 12% limited-time discount on pre-orders.
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Final Note
Although I was invited to the Racket Club beta, I haven’t been able to play yet, thanks – ironically – to a concussion I received earlier this month in a car accident while driving home from playing pickleball. It will also be
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